Brittany Lane
E LE M E N T A RY E D U C A T O R
Contact
630.800.6466
lanebri7@msu.edu
Chicago, Illinois
http://mslaneportfolio.weebly.com
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Certifications
Michigan Standard
Certificate
K-5 All Subjects (K-8 All
Subjects Self-Contained)
K-8 Mathematics (EX)
K-8 English (BA)
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Elementary Education
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
May 2017
Graduated with High Honors
from the Honors College
GPA: 3.98
Distinguished Alumni
Scholarship (Scholarship
equivalent to full tuition and
fees associated with a 4-year
bachelor’s degree)
Summary
A passionate and charismatic elementary educator seeking to obtain a
position as a primary (K-2) teacher in Chicago Public Schools.
Teaching Experience
STUDENT INTERN
Ray Elementary School, Chicago, IL
Aug 2017 - Present, Grade Level: Kindergarten
 Created and delivered engaging lessons plans and activities, increasing
 Engaged students in discussion to effectively build students’
communication and critical thinking skills
 Commended by colleagues, peers, and instructors for creative, well-
constructed lesson plans and lesson delivery
 Utilized positive behavior management techniques to create a safe,
supportive classroom environment for 27 students
 Implemented individualized behavior plans for particular students,
leading to reduced behavioral issues
 Designed differentiated activities for small groups in literacy and math
centers, leading to student academic growth
 Consistently communicated with parents using email, phone, and Class
Dojo
 Promoted excellent student/teacher relationships by actively getting to
know each student as an individual and consistently seeking to develop
deeply personal connections
 Applauded for ability to develop excellent rapport and strong
relationships with students
 Employed assessment tools to inform instruction and to determine
areas of necessary differentiation
 Participated in regular professional development sessions set by the
school, grade-level meetings, & individualized coaching sessions with
school’s principal
Pre-Internship Field Experience
STUDENT TEACHER
North Elementary School, Lansing, MI
Oct 2016 - April 2017, Grade Level: 3rd
 Planned and implemented hands-on lessons in science (NGSS aligned)
and social studies (GLEC aligned)
 Planned and delivered engaging lessons aligned with the CCSS in
mathematics & literacy
 Collected and organized student assessment data
 Adapted lessons to meet the needs of a high percentage of emerging
bilingual students (52% of students were emerging bilinguals (ELLs)
speaking over 30 different languages)

Brittany Lane
630.800.6466
lan eb ri 7@m s u. edu
Chicago, Illinois
http://mslaneportfolio.weebly.com
/ student growth in mathematics
Organizations &
Leadership
Member, Kappa Delta Pi (April 2015-
Present)
Alumnae Engagement Director, Kappa
Alpha Theta, Dec 2014-2015)
Member, Urban Educators Cohort
Program (Aug 2013-May 2017)
Pre-Internship Field Experience (continued…)
STUDENT TEACHER
Mt. Hope STEAM School, Lansing, MI
Jan 2015 – April 2015, Grade Level: 6th
 Provided individualized support to small groups in literacy and
mathematics
 Organized a Family Math Night for 6th grade students and their families
Related Experience
LEAD MATH INSTRUCTOR
Informational Technology Empowerment Center, Lansing, MI
Oct 2016 – May 2017
 Tutored for the iMath program at the Village Network Center, leading to
 Assisted K-8th grade students multiple times a week in completing online
math program
 Supervised a diverse group of 25 students for two hours per day after
school
 Consistently gathered student assessment data to write student reports
and evaluations and inform practice
Learning, Culture & Technology in Europe
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
May 2016-June 2016
 Attended a 3-week education study abroad program in the Netherlands,
Germany, and Belgium
 Built repertoire of instructional practices and classroom management
techniques through close observation of classrooms in other countries
 Initiated effective discussion regarding best teaching practices and
education policy with various administrators and teachers

Member, Honors College (Aug 2013-
May 2017)
LITERACY TUTOR
Read to Succeed, Lansing, MI
Sept 2014 – Dec 2015, Grade Level: 2nd, 3rd
 Tutored a second-grade and a third-grade student through the Read to
Succeed program
 Utilized a variety of literacy assessments to directly inform individualized
lesson development
 Tailored one-on-one lessons and activities to meet child’s unique needs,
interests, and strengths

PROFESSORIAL ASSISTANT
Anne-Lise Halvorsen (Project PLACE)
Professional Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Development Aug 2013-Sept 2015
 Assessed second grade students on social studies content to inform
Network 9 PD Sessions curriculum development
Ray Elementary  Collected demographic, motivational, and assessment data
Sept 2017, Nov 2017
 Analyzed data and research gathered from assessments
I AM a Teacher Expo  Developed lesson materials for project-based social studies curriculum
Michigan State University
Feb 2016
AOP STUDENT ASSISTANT
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
May 2014-Aug 2014
 Introduced incoming freshman to the university and enrolled students in
classes
 Provided console and guidance to students in the Honors College