Katelyn

S uski
suskikat@msu.edu

2850 N Sheridan, Chicago, IL 60657

734-558-4176


O B J E C T I V E
To obtain a full time position as a primary special education teacher in a school
community that enables me to be an advocate for my students academic, social, and
emotional needs.


EDUCATION
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Deans List, GPA 3.6
Bachelor of Arts
May, 2014
Major: Special Education Learning Disabilities
Teaching Major: Language Arts


TEACHING/INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
John A. Walsh Elementary School
Teacher Intern, K-3 Self-Contained Classroom
Aug 2015 Dec 2015
Planned and implemented reading comprehension lesson plans for students
with multiple impairments using Orton Gillingham Phonics
Developed and organized math and literacy centers for students based on
assessment data
Worked and supported students with development delays, other health
impairments, a range of hearing losses, and autism spectrum disorder
Created picture exchange communication symbols for daily schedules and
individualized student binders
Composed and attended Individuated Education Plan for autistic student,
including providing appropriate modifications and accommodations


John A. Walsh Elementary School
Teacher Intern, 2nd grade Bi-Lingual Classroom
Jan 2015 Present
Planned, differentiated, and taught lessons in all core subject areas based on
Common Core State Standards using engage NY
Attended grade level meetings, flex professional development days, and
Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) meetings
Collaborated with neighboring 2nd grade teacher for mathematics and
science
Administered easy CBM progress monitoring to support a students referral
process for special education services
Co-Planned with Childrens Literary Initiative (CLI) coach literacy lesson
plans and structure of guided reading groups



TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Wexford Montessori School, Lansing, MI
6-8th grade Co-teaching classroom
Sep 2013 - May 2014
Planned and taught lessons in science and social studies for the whole class
Observed and assisted students with daily activities and general classroom
management

Beekman Center School, Lansing, MI
K-3 Speech-Pathology inclusion, Grades K-2
Sep 2012 - Dec 2012
Worked with speech-pathologist helping small groups of students in areas of
speech and language
Helped implement the Boardmaker Communication Program


TEACHING RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Full-Time Nanny
Private Residence, Brownstown, MI
May 2014 Aug 2014
3 year old with Down Syndrome, 6 month infant, 10 year old boy
Supported and cared for childrens daily needs
Prepared meals daily

Tutor
Pinecrest Elementary School, East Lansing, MI Dec 2013 May 2013
Tutored a second grade student in reading and writing
Planned lesson plans and assignments for the student
Conducted DOLCH site word list assessments

Youth Camp Counselor
Camp Pa Wa Pi, East Lansing, MI
May 2013 - Aug 2013
Supervised small groups of campers each day
Planned lesson plans and activities for campers
Lifeguarded during pool activities
Helped integrate special-need students into daily group activities


PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Childrens Literacy Initiative
Dec 2014 - Feb 2015
Cloze Reading
Jan 2015

CERTIFICATIONS
Special Education-Learning Disabilities Certification, Grades K-12
Elementary Education Certification, Grades K-5
American Heart Association, Child, Adult AED, CPR and First AID



TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
IMPACT (SSM and Grade book)
iPad
GoogleDoc
Elmo
Weebly
Microsoft office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)


HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Volunteer, Special Olympics
2015
Member of Read to Succeed
Jan 2013 Dec 2013
Member of Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC) Aug 2011- Dec 2013
Volunteer Capital Area Syndrome Association 2012-2013
Community Service Boca Del Toro Schools, Central America Spring 2013
Community Service at elementary Schools, Jamaica
Spring 2012

REFERENCES

Francine Williams
MSU Field Instructor
Cell Phone: 773.330.0523
Email: francinewilliams939@yahoo.com

Haidee Gonzalez
John A. Walsh Elementary School
2nd Grade Bi-Lingual General Education Teacher
Cell Phone: 773.544.6148
Email: hgonzalez2@cps.edu

Eron Easter
John A. Walsh Elementary School
K-3 Self-Contained Cluster Special Education Teacher
Cell Phone: 773.406.2765
Email: eneaster@cps.edu

Lana Brown
Chicago Public Schools Internship Director
Cell Phone: 815.325.6929
Email: lanabrown@comcast.net