CORA

SUMMER SANTMAN
269-501-5952 | corasantman@yahoo.com | 11108 Higley Cir. E., Schoolcraft, MI 49087
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Certifications

Elementary Education, All Subjects (K-5) (ZG)

Learning Disabilities Endorsement (K-12) (SM)

(Expected April 2016)

(Expected April 2016)

East Lansing, MI
April 2016

Education
Michigan State University



TEACHING CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

12 credit hours towards Masters degree

Collaboration and Consultation in Special Education, Assessment of Students with Mild Disabilities,
Reflection and Inquiry in Special Education, Literacy Instruction for Students with Mild Disabilities
4.0/4.0 GPA

Full time teaching internship within Lansing School District

BACHELOR OF ARTS, SPECIAL EDUCATION (LD), LANG. ARTS TEACHING MAJOR May 2015
Specialization in Urban Education (Urban Education Cohort Program)
With Honors: 3.7/4.0 GPA

Experience
Centria Healthcare









Novi, MI
BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN





May 2015 August 2015
Implemented in-home Applied Behavior Analysis Therapies for a 2 year-old girl with Autism
Utilized Pivotal Response Therapy (PRT) to target pivotal areas of childs development to increase
appropriate behavior
Executed Discrete Trial Training (DTT) for behaviors that were not successfully learned
Motivated child by selecting appropriate reinforcements based on Preference Assessment
Collaborated with Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to evaluate effectiveness of various programs
Trained parent in therapies to increase generalization of behaviors
Organized home environment for successful utilization of natural reinforcers
Collected data using interval and frequency recording
Tracked and analyzed Antecedent/Behavior/Consequence (ABC) data
J.W. Sexton Academy







Lansing, MI
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TEACHING INTERN 7 grade Resource Room



January 2016 - Present
Taught differentiated lessons in math, language arts and study skills
Managed caseload of 13 at-risk students to ensure goals in students IEPs were being met
Actively participated in IEP meetings
Created IEPs for students using IlluminateEd program
Differentiated assignments from students general education curriculum with necessary
accommodations
Collaborated with staff to design IEPs on IlluminateEd software
Adapted curriculum to meet needs of students in resource room
Pattengill Middle Years








Lansing, MI
TEACHING INTERN 4th Grade General Education


September 2015 - December 2015
Taught a diverse, at-risk classroom with 28 students in literacy, mathematics and science

 Differentiated small group math and ELA lessons based on student ability level
Designed lesson plans aligned with Common Core State Standards and district I Can statements
Differentiated lessons for small groups for English CAF and guided math stations
Implemented Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) with individual students
Designed an assessment report for student receiving Tier 2 reading services
Conducted AIMSWeb assessments followed by late late-fall progress monitoring
ASPPIRE of Mid Michigan








Lansing, MI
ASSISTANT FACILITATOR






September 2015 - Present
Facilitated discussion to social skills among a group of 8 adults with Autism
Supervised group during social outings in various environments to increase pro social behavior
Utilized social stories to illustrate appropriate behavior in different environments
Assisted individuals with ASD in group in identifying personal, realistic and measurable social goals
College of Education at Michigan State University





East Lansing, MI
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH VOLUNTEER



December 2015 - May 2015
Created data recording sheets for study working with students with ASD and reading skills
Pattengill Middle Years Project Unified





Lansing, MI
ASSISTANT TEACHER



September 2015 December 2015
Taught lessons to 4th, 5th and 6th grade students to build an inclusive environment building wide
Facilitated discussion with students about various disabilities

Related Experience
Special Olympics Michigan State







East Lansing, MI
EXECUTIVE BOARD






January 2015 Present
Participated on the executive board in founding Special Olympics Michigan State
Evaluated behaviors of Special Olympic athletes by placing them on appropriate teams
Participated in sporting leagues in Project Unified to promote inclusion
Organized and promoted events for the campaign Spread the Word to End the Word
Wexford Montessori








Lansing, MI
ASSISTANT TEACHER






September 2014 May 2015
Facilitated book club with students at varied reading levels
Administered student interest inventories to motivate student learning
Designed a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) for an
individual student
Mount Hope Elementary








Lansing, MI
PRE-SERVICE VOLUNTEER




September 2012 December 2012
Focused on increasing a positive relationship between students home and school context
Designed and facilitated a Family Math Night
EDUStaff









Lansing, MI
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER






May 2014 - Present
Performed all required duties of the general education and special education teacher
Zacharias Family









Portage, MI
CARETAKER







May 2015 August 2015
Assisted with activities of daily living for a 9-year-old boy with a rare chromosome disorder

Skills

Pediatric and Adult CPR and First Aid Training; Culturally Relevant Positive Behavior Intervention
Support and CHAMPS classroom management; IlluminateEd technology; ELMO projector; Dropbox;
AIMSWeb