Kristine

M. Cooney
517-879-7259
kristine.kmc@gmail.com
Portfolio Website: http://cooneyportfolio.weebly.com

Education

Master of Arts in Teaching and Curriculum (MATC)
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
January 2015 August 2016
Specialized in multicultural education and socio-cultural perspectives
Program focused on critical inquiry and leaders in education

Post Bachelors Teaching Certification in Secondary Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
August 2012 April 2014
Teaching major: History (endorsement in Social Studies RX)
Teaching minors: English, Sociology
Graduate coursework in social studies education
Program ranked #1 in the nation for Secondary Education by U.S. News and World Report
Awarded Student Teacher of the Year by the Michigan Council for the Social Studies for 2013-2014

Bachelor of the Arts
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
August 2008 May 2012
Degree Majors: History (B.A), Communicative Sciences and Disorders (B.A.), Sociology (B.A.)
Minor: Women and Gender Studies
Cumulative GPA: 3.72/4.0
Awarded:
o Andrews Undergraduate Fellowship, 2011-2012
o J. Morgan Sweeny Memorial Scholarship, Spring 2011
o M. Peter McPherson Study Abroad Scholarship College of Social Science, Spring 2011
o Provosts Undergraduate Research Incentive (PURI), Spring and Summer 2010


Teaching Experience

Social Studies and English Teacher/Facilitator
Niles New Tech Entrepreneurial Academy Niles Community Schools, Niles, MI
August 2014 present
Courses: American History and Literature, Modern Humanities, Global Studies, Civics and Literature, and
Economics and Sociology
Project-based learning model, focused on 21st century skills, and relevant, real-world connections
Creates classroom culture of empowerment, using a growth mindset to promote student centered inquiry
Engages with community partners to link the classroom content and the world
Collaborates in a co-teaching environment
Designs integrated curriculum and projects for all courses taught
Experience with teaching with technology (designed resource website:
http://teachingsocialissues.weebly.com)
Knowledge of curriculum design, literacy programs, SAT/ACT preparation, online educational platforms
Please see professional portfolio for more information and current projects
(http://cooneyportfolio.weebly.com)


Year Internship as a High School U.S. History Teacher
East Jackson Secondary School, Jackson, MI
August 2013 April 2014
Developed and modified a personal approach to the curriculum, focused on creating and implementing
interdisciplinary units centered on overarching social studies themes, using a variety of instructional
strategies, and were designed to be relevant, manageable, and authentic
Incorporated a variety of technology platforms including the development of a classroom website
(http://cooneysocialstudies.weebly.com)
Collaborated with other teachers and support staff in the implementation of student IEPs
Designed and implemented a case study to address behavior and management issues in my classroom
Worked as an assistant coach for the 8th grade girls basketball team and the H.S. track team

Other Work Experience

Footprints, Co-Creator
Niles Community Schools, Niles MI
September 2015 June 2016

Volunteer Walk Coordinator for the Niles Team Hope Walk
The Huntingtons Disease Society of America (HDSA)
October 2014 June 2016

Girls Basketball Coach
Niles Community Schools, Niles MI
November 2014 March 2015 (Freshman)
November 2015 March 2016 (8th Grade)
November 2016 March 2017 (8th Grade)

Departmental Aid in the College of Education
Michigan State University Confucius Institute, East Lansing, MI
June 2008 August 2012
May 2013 August 2013

Peer Educator for the Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence (SARV) Prevention Program
Michigan State University Student Life, East Lansing, MI
September 2010 May 2012

Undergraduate Research Assistant for Professor Lisa Fine
Michigan State University College of Social Science, East Lansing, MI
May 2010 September 2010
Awarded the Provosts Undergraduate Research Incentive to assist in the publishing of the 50th anniversary
Norton Critical edition of Betty Friedans The Feminine Mystique (published in 2013)

Female Night Counselor (South Korean Middle School English Immersion Program)
Lansing School District, Lansing MI
July 2009 August 2009

Volunteer Work

Yoga Instructor
Training through Yoga Fit Level One
October 2016 present

Therapy Dog Owner and Handler
Certification through the American Kennel Club (expected May 2017)



References

Jerry Holtgren, Director Lisa Payne, Administrative Assistant
Niles New Tech Academy Michigan State University, Confucius Institute
1441 Eagle Street 620 Farm Lane, Rm 230
Niles, MI 49120 East Lansing, MI 48824
(269) 683-6031 (517) 355-3801
jerry.holtgren@nilesnewtech.org lapayne@msu.edu

Mike Vota, Assistant Director Jeth Kyles
Niles New Tech Academy Niles New Tech Academy
1441 Eagle Street 1441 Eagle Street
Niles, MI 49120 Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-6031 (269) 683-6031
michael.vota@nilesnewtech.org jeff.kyles@nilesnewtech.org