Emily MacCarthy

18 Wycklow Drive, Robbinsville, NJ 08691

(609) 462-9589 emilymaccarthy@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a teaching position in an elementary setting where I can challenge and support my students both
academically and socially.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Michigan Elementary Education Certification
K-5 All Subjects
Michigan Special Education Certification in Learning Disabilities
K-12 Special Education LD

EDUCATION
Michigan State University, August 2016 - April 2017
College of Education, Post-Bachelor Teacher Certification Program
12 graduate credits

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI August 2012 - May 2016

College of Education, Teacher Certification
Bachelor of Arts, Special Education - Learning Disabilities
Teaching Major: Social Studies
Overall GPA: 3.6
Global Educators Cohort Program

Study Abroad: Social Science in Rome May 2015 - June 2015

Michigan State University
Completed courses in Geography and Global Economics while immersed in a diverse culture

TRAINING
First Aid, CPR 2017 - 2018
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) 2016 - 2018

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Explorer Elementary School, Williamston, MI January 2017 - May 2017
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Special Education Resource Room 3 - 5 grade
Instructed researched based reading interventions Corrective Reading and REWARDS
Taught Reading Street and Go Math curriculum
Conducted an IEP meeting and developed goals and objectives based on students present levels
Collaborated weekly with general education teachers regarding curriculum and student progress
Implemented IEPs and BIPs for students having a range of disabilities
Administered universal screeners in reading and mathematics using AIMSweb
Designed interactive lessons and assessments using SMART Board technology
Supervised students for school play rehearsals
David Scott Elementary School, Dewitt, MI August 2016 - December 2016
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General Education 4 grade
Taught 90-minute literacy block lessons to group of 53 students
Provided targeted small group remediation
Designed and taught social studies lessons to rotating groups of students
Collaborated daily with fellow teachers and support staff
Communicated weekly with parents

FIELD EXPERIENCE
Mercer County Special Services School District, Hamilton, NJ May 2016 - Present
Substitute Teacher

Elmwood Elementary School, Lansing, MI September 2015 - April 2016

Pre-internship Placement, 1st grade
Designed and taught multiple large group lessons
Conducted Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and designed Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)

Cumberland Elementary School, Lansing, MI January 2014 - April 2014

Pre-internship Placement, 2nd grade
Examined and assessed a students literacy development and provided targeted remediation
o Conducted formal and informal literacy assessments
o Used students current level of understanding to design and teach a literacy unit

Visitation Home Day Program, Yardville, NJ May 2013 - August 2013

Classroom Volunteer
Assisted adults with varying developmental disabilities
Collaborated with the supervisor to implement daily activities

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Childcare Provider, East Lansing, MI 2015 - Present
Lifeguard, Peddie Aquatics, Hightstown, NJ 2009 - 2017
Swim Lesson Instructor, Hightstown, NJ 2008 - 2015
o Provided swimming instruction for individuals ages 3-adult
o Specialized in working with high-needs individuals

TECHNOLOGY
SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard
Google Drive
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Illuminate Education Software (IEP data/assessment organization)

SERVICE
Chi Omega Sorority, East Lansing, MI 2012 - 2016
Executive Board Member
Relay for Life Participant, East Lansing, MI 2014, 2015
Special Olympics Volunteer, East Lansing, MI November 2014
Destination Detroit Volunteer, Detroit, MI October 2014
 Emily MacCarthy
18 Wycklow Drive, Robbinsville, NJ 08691
(609) 462-9589 emilymaccarthy@gmail.com
REFERENCES
Cynthia P. Servis
Field Instructor
Michigan State University
Cell: (517) 505-2730
servis@msu.edu

Rachel Nowak
General Education Mentor Teacher
David Scott Elementary School
Cell: (517) 281-2494
Classroom: (517) 668-3412
nowakr@dewittschools.net

Kelly Libants
Special Education Mentor Teacher
Explorer Elementary School
Cell: (517) 331-2448
libantk@gowcs.net