TEACHING EXPERIENCES

Utica Community Schools

Sterling Heights, MI
Student Teacher (Grade 6)
09/15- 12/15
Established acceptable student behavior through the implementation
of a classroom economy management system.
Designed and implemented highly effective curriculum units in all
content areas.
Differentiated and modified general education curriculum to support
gifted learners, English language learners and students with special needs.
Communicated actively with parents in person, via email, and during
parent-teacher conferences to maintain a positive school-home relationship.
Attended student I.E.P meetings with special education staff to share student
data, review student progress and further develop classroom accommodations.
Participated in a professional learning community (PLC) to support student success.
Jenison Public Schools
Jenison, MI
Literacy Tutor (Grade 3)
02/15- 05/15
Developed assessments to evaluate reading strengths and areas of need for
two students with identified learning disabilities.
Utilized research based techniques to design a reading strategy that would
help students to decode unfamiliar multisyllabic words.
Collected student reading data across numerous tutoring sessions to track
and share student progress with grade level teacher and support staff.
Jenison Public Schools
Jenison, MI
Teacher Assistant (Kindergarten)
09/14- 12/14
Utilized Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to manage
student behavior and establish a positive classroom culture.
Maintained a structured, yet stimulating classroom to encourage academic,
social, and emotional growth among all students.
Created highly effective lessons that integrated content areas and included
activities to support students with different learning styles.
Collaborated with grade level faculty to design new developmentally
appropriate and CCSS aligned curriculum.
Provided daily, individualized assistance to support students with early
literacy skills.
Grand Rapids Public Schools
Grand Rapids, MI
Literacy Tutor (Kindergarten)
01/13-04/13
Assessed student strengths and needs to set appropriate goals for instruction.
Developed and led literacy lessons to support phonological awareness and print
awareness.
Motivated student success through the establishment of a safe tutoring environment.

Grand Rapids Public Schools

Grand Rapids, MI
Math Tutor (Grade 2)
09/11-11/11
Crafted and led math mini-lessons for an ELL student with a learning disability.
Implemented research based teaching strategies to support students specific needs.
Provided assessment data for students initial I.E.P meeting.
Mott Childrens Hospital
Ann Arbor, MI
Summer Enrichment Program Volunteer
2009-present
Participated in goal setting and progress monitoring meetings with supervisors.
Supported campers with varying physical, cognitive, and social disabilities complete
daily learning activities.