Kelsey

Lafferty
417 Harbor Way Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Phone: (989) 284-7394 Email: laffertyk@a2schools.org
Portfolio: laffertyfifthgrade.weebly.com and kmlaffs.weebly.com
Certification
Building-Level Administrator Certification In Progress

Michigan Provisional Elementary Certificate June 2015

Elementary K-5 All Subjects, K-8 All Subjects Self Contained Classroom, 6-8 Mathematics

Education
University of Michigan School of Education Fall 2017-Present
M.A. in Educational Studies
Educational Leadership and Policy

University of Michigan School of Education April 2015

B.A. in Education with Elementary Certification Ann Arbor, MI
Teaching Major: Mathematics

Teaching Experience
Elementary Teacher August 2015- Present
Eberwhite Elementary, Ann Arbor Public Schools, 5th Grade
• Designed, taught and lead guided Mathematics groups to fit the needs of all students at their personal differentiated levels
• Differentiated instruction by developing and leading instruction for Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and Language Arts unit
lesson plans to accommodate students of varied learning abilities
• Integrated lesson plans about cultural, socioeconomic, and racial diversity to create an inclusive classroom through interactive
read-alouds, discussing wording in story problems and whole class discussions
• Maintained a positive and encouraging classroom atmosphere by utilizing Responsive Classroom, as well as a morning and
afternoon meeting
• Held leadership roles at school, such as the Equity Team, Leadership Team, Safety Patrol Captain, and Girls On The Run Coach
• Planned lessons that met Common Core State Standards as well as report card standards students must meet for their grade level
• Communicated with parents weekly on child’s academic and social growth, class activities, parent-teacher conferences and one-
on-one meetings to keep an open line of communication between classroom families
• Generated creative lessons and managed activities to create opportunities for children to practice social interaction and skills
through partner and group work

Team Member
District Committees: Curriculum Instructional Specialist and Guided Mathematics
Ann Arbor Public Schools September 2016-Present
• Created and taught professional development to peers on differentiation of mathematics curriculum to meet all student needs
• Teaching and coaching peers on the proper use of the guided mathematics model to best individualize lessons for all students

Summer Learning Institute and Fractions Academy Teacher July 2016-August 2017
Ann Arbor Open, Logan Elementary, Summer School, Ann Arbor Public Schools, 2nd-5th Grades
• Implemented Project Based Learning lessons centered around birds to teach reading workshop, science and mathematics
• Focused differentiated lessons on fraction work through small group lessons and hands on learning with the use of manipulatives

Summer School Teacher June 2015-August 2015

Washington Writer’s Academy Elementary, Kalamazoo Public Schools, 5th Grade Kalamazoo, MI
• Enhanced learning of at-risk students’ mathematics skills by leading small group instruction and making content relatable
• Redirected students exhibiting behavior problems by replacing disruptive, unproductive patterns with positive behavior plans to
create a more cooperative learning environment for all students
• Planned and executed lessons directly correlating to the Common Core State Standards for fifth grade mathematics by
scaffolding material based on the needs of the variety of diverse learners to best fit their needs
• Evaluated data to assist in grouping based on achievement ability to accommodate students with similar mathematic abilities

Student Teacher August 2014-May 2015

Burns Park Elementary, Ann Arbor Public Schools, 4th Grade Ann Arbor, MI
• Incorporated technology into the general curriculum and social studies interdisciplinary unit of study by having students research
regions of the United States, and present on each region to the class and families
 • Took on six hours per week of additional leadership opportunities to serve as an afterschool reading instructor, an afterschool
math club supervisor, and a lunch monitor
• Worked bi-weekly with students outside of school from Fall 2011 to Spring 2015 to assist in homework, prepare for tests, and
improve in academic skills in areas of improvement

International Teaching Intern May- June 2012

Global Intercultural Experience for Undergrads, University of Michigan Shigaraki, Japan
• Taught English as a second language to children, focusing efforts on overcoming diversity and communication barriers
• Facilitated art therapy workshops for individuals with physical and mental disabilities to enhance creative thinking
• Developed lesson plans for multi-language students; accommodating and encouraging diverse learning and language skill

Student Intern Fall 2013- Winter 2014

Bryant Elementary School, Pattengill Elementary School, Mitchell Elementary School, Scarlett Middle School Ann Arbor, MI
2nd Grade, 5th Grade and 7th Grade
• Incorporated language arts and social studies curriculums into a lesson plans on social justice and equality to foster a classroom
community that is accepting of all differences
• Held digital safety seminars for parents and children to understand the importance of digital activity and their online presence
• Created and instructed interdisciplinary lessons of Physical Education with core content to enhance students physical activity
• Designed a lesson on multiplying fractions based on students individualized needs while eliciting student’s thinking
• Wrote and conducted a guided reading lesson plan focused on word recognition, vowel-consonants pronunciation and vocabulary
• Led a discussion about family differences and the many family types students could have, as well as how we accept everyone for
their differences by a facilitated Interactive Read Aloud

Relevant Experience
4T Virtual Conference Moderator January 2015-June 2015
University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI
• Assisted with a virtual session with 79 participants focused on STEAM education programs and how it can be easily
incorporated into all classrooms
• One of the nine selected students to oversee professional development sessions geared towards educators supporting technology
in the classroom

Title I, Afterschool Program Assistant Volunteer, One-on-One Tutor Fall 2013- Summer 2014
Bryant Elementary. Peace Neighborhood Tutoring Center Ann Arbor, MI
• Peace Neighborhood provides programs for students affected by social and economic problems
• Tutored lower elementary children using intensive reading and mathematics intervention to prepare them for grade level
appropriate understanding of concepts
• Adapted daily activities to changing needs of the students while executing after school program assistance

Program Volunteer June 2013

Elementary Mathematics Laboratory, University of Michigan, 5th Grade Ann Arbor, MI
• Chosen as one of fifteen volunteers to provide one-on-one tutoring in the renowned Elementary Mathematics Laboratory
conducted by Dean Deborah Ball

Leadership Experience
Executive Board Literacy Alive Chair September 2013-May 2015
Kappa Delta Pi, Education Honors Fraternity, University of Michigan
• Organize and facilitate school supply as well as book drives for surrounding schools, to bring literacy into the classroom
• Lead discussions and collaborate on topics of academic and social change in the educational community

Tour Guide and School of Education Ambassador Fall 2013– May 2015
University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI
• Lead groups of 30+ students and parents; inform about U of M attributes in an enthusiastic and engaged manner
• Act as subject matter expert and representative for U of M and the School of Education regarding Michigan academia and
student life

Vice President of Finance, Continuous Open Recruitment and Rho Omega, Greek Week Planning Committee 2011-2014
Alpha Gamma Delta at the University of Michigan
• Managed $800,000 annual financial budget; created monthly billing cycles, developed payment plans, forecasted spending
• Planned and implemented creative and inspiring recruiting events for potential new members
• Selected to be one of the elite sorority representatives; mentor and guide new students through the recruitment process