Andrea Mercer

5779 Brilliant Circle Howell, MI 48855 248.470.3950 Aejirasek@gmail.com

Highly experienced, hands on, caring and energetic teaching professional; certified teacher with proven track record of
increasing fluency in core subjects. Enjoys working with a diverse student population, promotes inclusiveness and sharing cross
cultural experiences.
Certification K-5 all subjects (K-8 all subjects, self contained classroom) Language Arts BX (6-8)
Education Oakland University - Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, December 2010 GPA 3.52
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Student teaching 2 grade, Donelson Hills Waterford, MI

Professional Experience
Lansing Public Schools teacher current (Lansing, MI) 6th grade
Earned Highly Qualified on Teacher Evaluation
Implemented Caf reading strategies to increase reading fluency and comprehension
o Fall: 78% below reading level Spring: 46% below grade reading level 32% gain
Used Guided Math to differentiate math curriculum and increase fact fluency
o Created multi-skilled worksheets for skills practice
o Used technology, Ipads and computers, to enhance lessons
o Created math games to align with unit of study
Created units, for all subjects, to include a project based approach
o Included technology for each project
o Created innovative Genius Hour projects
Multi-subject research projects
Allows a student lead project with multimedia presentation
o Integrated Reading and Writing units into Social Studies and Science projects
On the Climate and Culture Committee
o Fundraised over $400 in door prizes
o Created a video to show at the event
Caniff Liberty Academy 6, 7 and 8 Grade English Language Arts teacher 2013/2014 (Hamtramck, MI)
Teach reading and writing to Middle School students at DRA levels A-80
Differentiate instruction to students at varied ranges for both reading and writing
Fluent in Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) lesson planning/ implementation
Use Making Meaning to increase and instruct reading levels
Integrate project based learning into daily curriculum
Certified in WiDA testing and implements; ESL instruction and support
Construct and implement Middle School behavior plan based on Positive Behavior Support methodology
Create individualized plans to maximize instruction at students learning types and levels
Effective at raising students reading levels through Directed Reading Approach
o September 69% at or below reading levels
o December 75% of all students grew one level or more
o June 98% of all students grew one or more reading levels
Caniff Liberty Academy Fourth Grade Teacher 2012/2013 (Hamtramck, MI)
Taught all core subjects to students at varied leveled by using differentiate instruction
98% of students are English Language Learners
Achieved 85% student fluency in core subjects
o Math: Fall 23% Spring 87%
o Literacy: Fall 47% Spring 85%
o Science: Fall 9% Spring 89%
o Social Studies: Fall 15% Spring 85.5%
Tutored students for reading and math support afterschool
Implemented level reading program for 3rd, 4th and 5th grades
Actively participated in mentor/mentee program
Collaborated with staff daily
Burt Elementary third grade long-term position from 3/2012 -6/2012 (Waterford, MI)
Implemented lesson plans, assigned student class work, maintained classroom control and discipline
Used technology to promote reading techniques and strategies
Completed assessments for marking periods inclusive of report cards
ewrIntegrated technology into daily math menus