Alissa Wilcox

Email: wilcoxa9@msu.edu
(517) 648-5283
Link to online portfolio: https://awteach.weebly.com/
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Certification
 Elementary Education K-5
 Adult and Pediatric CPR/ First Aid/ AED

Education
Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education May 2017
Teaching Major: Language Arts
12 Post-Graduate credits April 2018

Teaching Experience
Schavey Road Elementary, DeWitt, MI August 2017-April 2018
Student Teaching Internship- 1 Grade
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 Planned lessons and full units in all subject areas using grade level standards and creative
strategies
 Collaborated with grade level teachers and other interns for planning
 Evaluated and assessed student work using both formal and informal assessment strategies
 Taught and worked with students of diverse academic needs using differentiated instruction
when needed
 Performed all teacher responsibilities during a two month period of lead teaching; including,
teaching all subject matters, parent-teacher communication, parent teacher conferences,
completed report cards, etc.
 Worked as a part of the Reading Month committee to coordinate activities to involve and
encourage student participation in various activities throughout March
 Trained in NWEA, DIBELS, and DRA assessments and running records
 Attended monthly staff meetings and professional development seminars as well as any IEP or
SST meetings

Cornell Elementary, Okemos, MI September 2016-May 2017

Elementary School Field Experience- 4th Grade
 Planned and executed small and whole group hands-on lessons in science, social studies,
math, and literacy
 Observed classroom management techniques

St. Thomas Aquinas, East Lansing, MI June 2016-July 2016

Elementary School Field Experience- 3 Grade
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 Facilitated one-on-one with a student on reading strategies and administering frequent

assessments to better target learning needs
Post Oak Elementary, Lansing, MI September 2015- December 2015
Elementary School Field Experience- 2nd Grade
 Observed classroom management techniques
 Planned and implemented arts integration lesson
 Worked one on one with students in math and literacy

Teaching Related Experience

Donley Elementary, East Lansing, MI January 2016-May 2016
Classroom Volunteer- 1st Grade
 Worked with small groups in literacy and math

Michigan State University Friendshop, East Lansing, MI September 2014-May 2016

College of Education Club
 Worked with children of all ages at the East Lansing Public Library leading arts and crafts
 Held the position of Treasurer from September 2015-May 2016
 Planned activity days as well as the expenses for the year

Teachers’ PET (Program for Emergent Bilingual Teaching) September 2017-April 2018
 12 hours of participation
 Focused on lesson planning in a general education classroom

Other Work Experience

Year-round Caretaker for the Watters Family, East Lansing, MI September 2013-August 2017
 Supervised and entertained 4 children
 Drove children to sports and afterschool/summer activities

Yoga State Mind, Body, Soul, East Lansing, MI April 2014-Present

Yoga Teacher
 Taught hot vinyasa yoga to multiple classes ranging from 4-54 people
 Lead teacher training every January-April
 Implement marketing campaigns
 Study yoga philosophy and theory
 Practiced mindfulness strategies to bring back to my classroom

References

Erin Sermak Leigh Volkers

Mentor Teacher Team Teacher
sermake@dewittschools.net volkerslei@dewittschools.net

Jill Van Hof PhD Emily Palmatier

Field Instructor Principal
micklash@msu.edu palmatiere@dewittschools.net