Elizabeth F.

Rhein
2174 Arapahoe Road
Holland, Michigan 49424
517-282-5517___

rheinelizabeth@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE________________________________________________
To obtain an elementary (K-8) teaching position where I can create a positive and safe classroom
community that builds on students strengths, develops life long learners, and promotes collaboration
among students. I am also interested in coaching and have experience in tennis and swimming.

CERTIFICATION____________________________________________

K-5 all subjects; 6-8 self contained all subjects

6-8 Mathematics and English/Language Arts
American Red Cross First Aid and CPR (infant, child, and adult)
Diocese of Grand Rapids Catechetical

EDUCATION_______________________________________________
2010-2016 Michigan State University
Masters Degree
Curriculum and Instruction
Emphasis in Literacy

East Lansing, Michigan

2006-2010 Michigan State University

Bachelor of Arts
Major: Elementary Education
Minors: Mathematics and English

East Lansing, Michigan

Cumulative GPA: 3.69
Graduated with Honors

Cumulative GPA: 4.0

TEACHING EXPERIENCES_____________________________________
Classroom Teacher- Grade 5-8
2011-Present
St. Marys Catholic School
Spring Lake, Michigan
Teach English Language Arts (reading, writing, and grammar) to all students grades 5th
through 8th.
Teach religion and spelling/vocabulary to 6th grade homeroom students.
Utilize whole class instruction, small groups in terms of differentiated MAPs groups and
book clubs, and one on one instruction.
Developed classroom routines, procedures, expectations, and instructional goals.
Utilized technology as an instructional tool by creating and maintaining a classroom
website, using EasiTeach technology, guiding students in use of new technologies
including Padlet and Weebly, and utilizing Google Docs on a daily basis.
Employ classroom management skills including a positive behavioral plan in order to
maximize instructional time where students are recognized as students of the week for
going beyond the expectations of our class.
Assess students using both formative and summative assessments.
Collaborate with staff members and parents on a regular basis. Attend staff meetings,
grade level meetings, parent meetings, professional development, and fall and spring
parent teacher conferences.

Elementary School Year Long Internship- Grade 5

2010-2011
Sept.-Dec. Whitehills Elementary School
East Lansing, Michigan
Dec.-April Kinawa Middle School
Okemos, Michigan
Participated in setting up the classroom prior to the first day of school.
Worked with students one on one, in small groups, and as a whole class for the duration
of the year.
Co-planned and co-taught with collaborating teacher to develop classroom routines,
expectations, and instructional goals.
Independently planned, taught, facilitated, and assessed mathematics, poetry, literature
book clubs, writing, inquiry based science, and integrative social studies units.
Utilized technology as an instructional tool by incorporating online exploration in Social
Studies, Qwizdom assessment tools in Language Arts, online simulations in Science, and
SMARTBoard software across content areas.
Developed classroom management skills and successfully implemented a positive
behavioral plan in order to maximize instructional time where students were recognized
as students of the week for going beyond the expectations of our class.
Collaborated with staff members and parents on a regular basis. Attended staff
meetings, grade level meetings, parent meetings, professional development, and fall
and spring parent teacher conferences.
Executed all teacher responsibilities in a two-month lead teaching period.

RELATED EXPERIENCES_____________________________________
Volunteer
2005-2006 Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Lansing, Michigan
Met with a first grade student weekly and developed a positive relationship with her.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT________________________________
August 2010
November 2010
November 2010
November 2010
February 2011
August 2013
March 2014
March 2015

RTI Fluency Training

Educational Strategies for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Capital Region
Autism Network
Teacher Laws and Rights Seminar
Michigan State University Educational Technology Conference
Mathematics in Action/ Conversations Among Colleagues
6+1 Traits in Writing- Teach the Traits in Effective Writing
NWEA MAPs Training
NWEA MAPs Training- Interpreting Data and Setting Goals

TECHNOLOGY______________________________________________

Microsoft Office Software

SMARTBoard and EasiTeach Software and Applications
Various online collaboration systems including Wiki Spaces, PBWorks, Weebly, and VoiceThread
Online instruction tools including United Streaming, Brain Pop, Google Software and Applications,
Geogebra, and Qwizdom
PowerSchool

HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS_________________________________

Deans List, Michigan State University, 6 Semesters

Jack and Ingrid Walash Endowed Scholarship, 2010

REFERENCES_______________________________________________
Steve VanHammen
Principal
St. Marys School
(616) 842-1282
svanhammen@slstm.org
Robb Shubel
5th Grade Collaborating Teacher
Kinawa Middle School 5/6
(517) 420-6037
robb.shubel@okemosschools.net
Judith J. Oesterle
Field Instructor, Michigan State University
(517) 699-0843
oester20@msu.edu
5096 Killarney
Holt, MI 48842
Randi N. Stanulis, Ph.D.
Field Instructor, Michigan State University
(517) 432-9112 (office phone)
(517) 339-7728 (home phone)
randis@msu.edu
Associate Professor
Department of Teacher Education
306 Erickson Hall
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824