Objective To obtain a position as an elementary or middle school teacher.
Education Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Master of Arts in Teaching and Curriculum, December 2018 Fifth Year Teacher Intern Program, August 2013 - May 2014 Bachelor of Arts, Education, May 2013 Teaching Major: Mathematics Teaching Minor: Spanish
K - 5 all subject areas, 6 - 8 Mathematics, May 2014 Teaching Experience Elementary Teacher, Grosse Pointe Community Schools, October 2016 – Present • Participated actively in district wide initiatives such as the Leader in Me, a technology cabinet, and Every Day Math trainings • Implemented district wide initiatives while also sharing and collaborating with co-teachers and administrators to ensure success • Initiated the use of research-based programs in my classroom for a more effective and collaborative learning environment • Wrote multiple grants for flexible seating with co-teachers to create a student- centered classroom for student success and independence • Partnered with teachers and administrators throughout the district to join and participate in different interview committees • Planned and differentiated instruction around students’ test scores and interest • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to strengthen curriculum to best meet student needs and to promote a positive school environment • Encouraged a ‘parents as partners’ atmosphere by frequently communicating with families regarding their child, our classroom, and our school • Provided continuous feedback to students to be able to monitor personal and educational achievements in the classroom KinderConnect, Romeo Community Schools and Warren Con., July 2015 – August 2017 • Prepared preschool students for kindergarten by using research-based strategies • Promoted an engaging atmosphere by implementing daily centers which included math, language arts, and fine motor skills • Targeted language arts skills by focusing on a balanced literacy approach • Strengthened relationships with families to those new and familiar with the school district Kindergarten Teacher, Amanda Moore Elementary School, August 2014 – October 2016 • Assessed students in a summative and formative way in all subject areas throughout daily lessons and units to make curricular adjustments • Focused classroom management on positive reinforcement and self-regulation • Explored a wide variety of district implemented curriculum, such as readers and writers workshop through MAISA and Engage NewYork • Participated in the Public Relations and Technology Committee to help unify school staff and to showcase how Amanda Moore uses technology • Joined the Formative Assessment for Michigan Educators group to discuss and implement different formative assessments in the classroom to guide instruction • Contributed ideas to the report card committee to create a new standards based report card that was implemented at the elementary level Teaching Internship, Webster Elementary School, Kindergarten, August 2013 - May 2014 • Developed lesson and unit plans for all subjects throughout the school year • Differentiated instruction to meet needs of all students with different abilities • Communicated with parents about student progress and achievements • Worked on the Reading Committee to advance reading abilities along with planning family nights to inform parents of the importance of reading • Reflected on my instruction independently and collaborated with other teachers to improve my future teaching and to achieve student success Forest View Elementary School, First Grade, September 2012 – May 2013 • Conducted a lesson study in mathematics to grow professionally • Recorded student assessments and data to observe educational growth Professional Development Kevin’s Song, Plymouth, 2018 Formative Assessment for Michigan Educators, 2016 Implementing Math Standards in K-2, MISD, 2016 Writer’s Workshop MAISA Curriculum Training, RCS, 2015 Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL), Detroit, 2015 Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, MISD, 2015 Growing Good Readers, MISD, 2015 Engage NY Math Curriculum Training, RCS, 2015 Classroom Instruction that Works, MISD 2014 Student Engagement, Hazel Park, MI, January, 2014 Michigan State University Technology Conference, East Lansing, MI, November, 2013 SOAR to Success, Student Success, Hazel Park, MI, November, 2013 Technology Skills Google Classroom, Google Drive, Microsoft Office, Twitter, Prezi, Weebly, iPads, Interactive Whiteboards, Smart Notebook
Honors Deans List, 2009 – 2013
Kappa Delta Pi, 2009 - 2013 National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2009 – 2013 References
Lisa Rheaume Roger Bennett
Principal at Defer Elementary Principal at Amanda Moore