Molly M.

M c Cain
Elementary | Special Education Teacher

248.520.6506

OBJECTIVE
mccainmo@mail.gvsu.edu
I would like to obtain a teaching position in a cognitive impairment,
emotional impairment or elementary general education setting. I
http://mollymccain.weebly.com
will focus on using my abilities to actively engage all children, to
/ integrate technology and other resources, and to create a safe and
4176
Blue Heron Dr.

Auburn Hills, MI 48326 welcoming learning environment.


EDUCATION
INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE


West Ottawa High School -Grand Valley State University

Holland,
MI | January 2017 - June 2017 -Bachelor of Science in
th
Student Teacher (9-12 grade Moderate Cognitive Impairment)
Organized work studies and community based instruction
Comprehensive Science and Arts for
Teaching and Special Education
around Holland and GVSU
-Graduation: April 2017
Administered ESTR-III Adaptive Behavior assessment

-GPA: 3.683
Reviewed behavior assessments and collected data to create and
support IEP goals C E R T I F I C A T I O N S
Created a classroom/evaluation data plan for writing -MTTC Elementary Education
Led Individualized Education Plan meetings -MTTC Emotional Impairment
Made a differentiated math unit for 9-12 grade CI
-MTTC Cognitive Impairment (4/22)
Wrote students IEP report cards
Monitored Read Naturally and Edmark reading tasks -Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Facilitated lessons on Google Classroom Certification (CPR) (2017)
-Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
Stocking Elementary School ACHIEVEMENTS
Grand Rapids, MI | September 2016 December 2016 -2017 GVSU Academic Excellence
Student Teacher (1st grade General Education) Award in Special Education
Developed intriguing and differentiated lessons that met Michigan
-Deans List (8 semesters)
and national standards
Gained knowledge on how to teach the Everyday Mathematics - 2012 Magna Cum Laude and
and Reading Street curriculums National Honors Society
Co-led parent-teacher conferences PROFESSIONAL
Reviewed M-STEP data and coordinated instructional groups
Integrated music and technology into every subject area DEVELOPMENT
Utilized PBIS and True Success target behaviors -Michigan Council for Exceptional
Familiarized myself with reading programs such as PALS and Children Conference (2016 & 2017)
Secret Stories -Social Justice Conference (2017)
Used apps such as FrontRow, Seesaw, Xtra-Math, and
-Fire Up Conference (2016)
Spelling City
Conducted STEM projects through the Project Lead the Way -Kent County ISD IEP Boot Camp
curriculum (2015)

 Molly M. M c Cain
Elementary | Special Education Teacher

INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE EMPLOYMENT

ROBINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL -Nanny for 9 year old and 11 year old
Grand Haven, MI | January 2016 - June 2016 (September 2016 Current)
Student Teacher (K-4th grade Emotional Impairment) -Nanny for 4 year old and 2 year old
Co-Led two Individualized Education Plan meetings
(Summer 2016 & Summer 2017)
Administered Vineland Functional Behavior Scale assessment
Developed ideas and strategies on how to manage behaviors -Gymnastics coach at FlipSpot
Attended parent-teacher conferences Gymnastics and Cheer
Took part in Behavior Intervention Plan meetings (January 2011 January 2017)
Observed school social worker and school speech language -Daycare teacher assistant at
pathologist Everyday Wonders Educare
Visited special education classrooms at White Pines Middle School (June 2015 - June 2016)
-Testing proctor at GVSU
COOPERSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
(September 2014 December 2014)
Coopersville, MI | September 2015 December 2015
Student Teacher (6-8th grade Moderate Cognitive Impairment)
Led writing, reading, and math centers
VOLUNTEERING
Expanded my instructional strategies, techniques, and resources -Assistant leader at Autism Support
Gained knowledge on the n2y Unique curriculum of Kent County- Puzzle Partners
Coordinated field trips within the community (August 2013 January 2016)
Promoted life skills and adaptive behaviors -Volunteer at Kids Food Basket
Developed behavior plans while utilizing PBIS expectations (January 2013 April 2015)
-Special needs support staff at Camp
ASSUMPTION PRIMARY SCHOOL
Barnabas
Arusha, Tanzania | May 2015
3rd, 4th & 5th grade English and Math Teacher (July 2012)
Gained flexibility and patience skills -Volunteer kids leader at Kensington
Developed cross cultural instructions Community Church
Integrated games and music into lessons (December 2010 December 2011)
Immersed myself in an unfamiliar language and culture -Mission trip to Haiti
(April 2011)
STOCKING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grand Rapids, MI | January 2016 March 2016 LEADERSHIP
ELL Tutor for
four
various
grade level students
POSITIONS
ROBINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL -Panhellenic Association- Vice
Grand Haven, MI | September 2014 December 2014 President of Recruitment
Reading Tutor for two 4th grade students (January 15 January 2016)
-Delta Zeta Sorority- Greek Relations
SIBLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grand Rapids, MI | January 2014 April 2014 Chair
Math Tutor for two 3rd grade students (January 2014 - January 15)

 Molly M. M c Cain
248.520.6506


mccainmo@mail.gvsu.edu

http://mollymccain.weebly.com
/

4176 Blue Heron Dr. Elementary | Special Education Teacher

Auburn Hills, MI 48326





REFERENCES

MARTY
ALEXANDER

Retired 6-8th Grade C.I. Special Education Teacher

Coopersville Middle School
martinalexanderand@gmail.com

(616) 514-0231


ANGIE PRIEDITIS
Current: High School Counselor
Grand Haven High School
Previous: K-4th Grade E.I. Special Education Teacher
Robinson Elementary School
prieditisa@ghaps.org
(616) 283-5538

TRACY CARPENTER
First Grade Teacher
Stocking Elementary School
carpentert@grps.org
(616) 204-5907

JENNIFER DeWAARD
9-12th Grade C.I. Special Education Teacher
West Ottawa High School
dewaardj@westottawa.net
(616) 836-9328

MEGAN FREUDIGMANN
Professor and Field Coordinator
Grand Valley State University
freudigm@gvsu.edu
(616) 970-5614

DIANA FERGUSON
Faculty Operations Manager at FlipSpot Gymnastics and Cheer
233 Kay Industrial Drive, Orion Township, MI 48359
dianaferguson@flipspotgym.com
(248) 340-0910