Michelle Petti

1031 N Park Ave. Tucson, Arizona 85719 Phone: 847-502-1325 E-Mail:

michellepetti@email.arizona.edu

Education
University of Arizona Tucson, AZ
Major: Elementary Education

Graduating May 2016

Endorsement: English as a Second Language

Cumulative GPA: 3.56

Honors: Outstanding Student Teacher Nominee, Deans List, Deans List with Distinction

Educational Experience
Student Teacher, Sam Hughes Elementary School, Tucson, Arizona; January 2016-April
2016
Designed and used formative and summative assessments to drive instruction
Collaborated and created Common Core aligned lessons for 4th grade students in all
subject areas
Provided hands on opportunities for students of varied ability levels and multiple
intelligences
Communicated regularly with families as needed, through conferences, and bi-weekly
newsletters
Attended grade level PLC meetings and professional development meetings weekly

Practicum Observer and Teacher, Raul M. Grijalva Elementary School, Tucson,

Arizona; August 2015-December 2015

Assisted teacher in daily classroom activities

Observed third grade classroom
Led small group instruction in writing
Worked with small groups and one-on-one with students
Created and taught lessons in math and writing

Practicum Observer and Teacher, Frances J Warren Elementary School, Tucson,

Arizona; January 2015-May 2015

Assisted teacher in daily classroom activities

Observed fifth grade classroom
Led small group instruction in reading and writing
Worked with small groups and one-on-one with students
Created and taught lessons in reading, science, social studies, and integrating
academics with physical education

Observer, Miles Exploratory Learning Center, Tucson, Arizona; September 2014December 2014
Observed a combined third, fourth, and fifth grade classroom with hearing impaired
students
Worked with small groups of children, checked on assignments, graded papers, and
helped with classroom management.
Worked in literature groups with deaf and hard of hearing students.
Worked with a diverse group of students: Native American, Asian/Pacific Islander,
Hispanic, White, non-Hispanic, deaf and hard of hearing.

Observer and Volunteer, Sam Hughes Elementary School, Tucson, Arizona; September
2013-May 2014
Volunteer and observe a second grade classroom
Worked with small groups of children, checked on assignments, prepared bulletin
boards and copied papers.
Worked with a diverse group of students: Native American, Asian/Pacific Islander,
Hispanic, White, and non-Hispanic.

Other Experience
Server, An Apple a Day, Glencoe, Illinois; May 2015- August 2015
Delivered friendly and efficient service with quality presentation to ensure a pleasant
dining experience for all guests suggesting menu items and specials.
Server, Little Szechwan, Highland Park, Illinois; May 2014- August 2014 and December
2014
Familiarized guests with the detailed menu and accurately took their food and drink
order.
Ensured customers had the best and friendliest customer service possible to
guarantee a good experience at the restaurant.
Intern, Atlas Billiard Supply, Skokie, Illinois; May 2013- August 2013
Got a feel for an office environment as well as a warehouse.
Put together orders in the warehouse, packaged, and labeled them using UPS
WorldShip.
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Assistant, Sunshine Arts and Crafts, Highland Park, Illinois; June 2009-August 2012
Assisted in helping elementary aged children with various activities such as: birthday
parties, camps, groups, and walk-ins with pottery painting.
Obtained the skill to have control and give directions to a large group of children.

Server Assistant and Cashier, Levy Restaurants, Highland Park, Illinois; May 2012August 2012 and May 2011- August 2011
Made sure customers had the best experience possible at our restaurant.
Worked as a team with fellow employees.
Cashier, Halloween Express, Northbrook, Illinois; September 2011- October 2011 and
August 2010- October 2010
Successfully sold individual products when asked.
Handled all cash transactions, checking daily cash accounts, guiding and solving
queries of customer.

Scholarships
Arizona Excellence Award, Fall 2012
Nancy Evanoff Zahn Memorial Scholarship, Fall 2014