Hillary E.

Satkowiak
Contact Information: 8514 Lost Creek Lane Freeland, MI 48623 (989) 989-2840574 hillarysatkowiak@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE
To obtain an elementary school teaching position that will utilize my diverse experience and education.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI August 2009 May 2013 Major: Language Arts Minor: Teaching English Speakers of Other Languages Specialization: Global Education GPA: 3.4/4.0 Deans List for Academic Achievement 3 semesters China Study Tour Beijing, Shanghai, and Chongqing, China May 2011 Observed classrooms in several schools in three Chinese cities Planned and implemented lessons focused on art and language arts Certifications Elementary Education MTTC April 2013 Language Arts (Elementary) MTTC March 2014 Elementary Education ILTS March 2014 Language Arts (Elementary) ILTS March 2014 First Aid/CPR/AED Certified by the American Red Cross January 2014

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching John Walsh Elementary School Chicago, IL: August 2013 Present Instructed kindergarten grade curriculum for mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies Designed and developed lesson plans to meet the academic, intellectual, and social needs of students using the Common Core State Standards Attended parent-teacher conferences, faculty and teacher meetings, and professional development days Participated in grade-level meetings Assisted with progress monitoring using DIBELS Coordinated field trips to the Field Museum and the Navy Pier Childrens Museum Developed PowerPoint presentations to enhance various science units

INTERACTIVE FIELD EXPERIENCE

Pre-Internship Field Placement Post Oak Elementary School East Lansing, MI: September 2012 April 2013 Taught 23 kindergarten students in math, reading, social studies, and science Developed and instructed lesson plans over force, maps, and non-standard units of measurement Conducted group and individual math and reading lessons Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Field Placement East Lansing High School East Lansing, MI: January 2013 April 2013

Tutored students ages 14-18 one-on-one in all subject matter Developed a grammar lesson with differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students Built rapport with students through academic and personal mentorship

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
K-2 CCSS Literacy Grade Release Day Service Learning Seminar ODLSS Disability Awareness Training January 2014 October 2013 December 2013

LEADERSHIP
Alternative Spartan Breaks, May 2012 May 2013 Position: Site Leader Coordinator Oversaw the development of 20 winter and spring break service trips for more than 200 volunteers Developed curriculum and led weekly meetings to effectively train 50 students for leadership roles, in addition to planning a leadership retreat and fundraisers Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, January 2011 May 2013 Position: Active Member Participated in community service and raised awareness of organizations, including Relay for Life, Boys and Girls Club, and Reading is Fundamental Attended weekly chapter meetings and participated in the decision-making processes for the organization of more than 100 members

VOLUNTEER INVOLVMENT
John Walsh Middle School Volleyball, Coach, January 2014 Present Autism Speaks, Volunteer, November 2013 Resurrection Catholic School, Teachers Assistant, September 2011 May 2012 Alternative Spartan Breaks International Site Leader, September 2011 March 2012 Participant, October 2009 March 2010 Refugee Development Center, Tutor, September 2009 December 2009

Please see my online portfolio for more information: http://hillarysatkowiakportfolio.weebly.com/

REFERENCES

Mrs. Audrey Benes Mentor Teacher Kindergarten Teacher John Walsh Elementary 2015 South Peoria Street Chicago, IL 60608 Email: arbenes@cps.edu Mrs. Marianne Flanagan Field Instructor Michigan State University Email: mhogan10182003@gmail.com Mrs. Judith Whitcomb Instructor of Education Michigan State University 220 Trowbridge Road East Lansing, MI 48824 Email: judyanneliz@gmail.com

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