740 Fulton Street East, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

cramerer@mail.gvsu.edu
(269) 512-5338
OBJECTIVE

To obtain a Special Education or Elementary teaching position.

EDUCATION

Grand Valley State University

Bachelor of Science
Major: Comprehensive Science and Arts of Teaching
Certification: Elementary Education
Endorsements: Cognitive/Emotional Impairments

Allendale, MI
2012-2016

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Harrison Park Elementary
Grand Rapids, MI
3rd/4th grade classroom for students with Emotional Impairments
Long-Term Substitute
Winter 2016
I obtained special accommodation by the president of the college of education at Grand
Valley State University to obtain a teaching position for the rest of the academic year.
Referred to position by the special education Teacher Consultant at Harrison Park
Middle School.
Fully taught a
self-contained
classroom for 12 weeks in all content areas including math,
science, social studies, reading, writing and social skills
PLACEMENT EXPERIENCE
West Godwin Elementary
Wyoming, MI
2nd grade general education classroom
Student Teaching
Fall 2015
Provided daily instruction in math, reading, writing, science, social studies and positive
relationships for 16 weeks in the general education classroom.
Educated ELL students.
Participated in parent-teacher conferences.
Participated in TAG meetings.
Participated in an entry IEP of a student with learning disabilities.
Wrote and taught a 6 week science unit plan.
Created and implemented several integrated and collaborative activities.
Created standards-based assessments in science for the 2nd grade classrooms of the
Godwin Heights Public School District.
Participated in Math and Science Night for the district.
Created and implemented individualized behavior plans for students.

Westwood Middle School

Grand Rapids, MI

6-8th grade classroom for students with Cognitive Impairments

Student Teaching
Winter 2015
Successfully led and met standards in academic areas of writing, reading, math,
science, social studies and technology for 20 weeks in a s
elf-contained
setting.
Involved in writing and monitoring IEP goals.
Co-lead transitional IEPs.
Co-lead field trips to Tuhsmeheta Camp for students with visual impairments in
Greenville with Kent ISD and to a Grand Rapids Drive game for students with perfect
attendance.
Participated in manifestation determination reviews.
Completed a Vineland assessment.
Created and taught differentiated math lessons.
Organized Authors Tea for students to present stories they have written and
published with peers, staff, friends and family members.
Created and implemented individualized behavior plans for students.
Portage North Middle School
Portage, MI
6-8th grade classroom for students with various disabilities.
Teacher Assisting
Fall 2014
Completed a case study on a student with cognitive impairments.
Lead daily interventions in reading and math for 16 weeks.
Brought in goats and chickens from the family farm to pair with a science research
project.
Created and taught math lessons that implemented cooking and life skills.
WORK EXPERIENCE
EDUStaff
Kent/Allegan County, MI
Substitute Teaching
Winter 2016
General substitute taught in general education and special education classrooms.
Sought out opportunities in self-contained, push-in or pull-out, resource room, early
childhood education and post-secondary education in a community-based center.
My Best Friends Inn
Otsego, MI
Kennel Manager
August 2010 to Present
Daily monitoring of facility and staff.
Integration of Special Education students to gain work/real-life experience.
HONORS
Grand Valley State University Deans List
Berkowitz Scholarship for students with disabilities
ACTIVITIES
Grand Valley State University Study Abroad in Cape Coast, 2013
Volunteer work in general and special education classrooms Ghana, 2013-2015
Grand Valley State University Deans List
Completed introductory certification for CPI.
Attended CEC conferences, meetings, professional development.
REFERENCES

Jim Parker
Field Coordinator/Associate Professor Grand
Valley State University
616-942-7190
moraud@comcast.net

Lucinda Charles
Field Coordinator
Grand Valley State University
616-283-5035
charlelu@gvsu.edu

Cindy Moore
Special Education Teacher
Westwood Middle School
616-644-1874
mooreci@grps.org

Jason Hoogenstyn
Associate Professor
Grand Valley State University
616-485-6245
jhoogenstyn@nvps.net