Resume

To obtain a teaching position where I can create a safe, nurturing, productive learning community where students grow while using technology and hands-on experiences that guide and develop them into lifelong learners.

Sandusky Community Schools, Sandusky, MI

Sandusky Elementary School, 3rd Grade

2011 - Present

Develop and implement units in literacy and math
Teach all 3rd grade students science
Design and implement a Non-Fiction Literacy Unit
Utilize pre- and post assessments on Data Director
Implement Tier II intervention lessons focusing on fluency
Assess reading levels with DRA and AIMS Web

Okemos Public Schools, OKemos, MI

Bennett Woods Elementary, 3rd Grade Internship

2010 - 2011

Developed and implemented units in literacy, math, science, and social studies
Utilized pre- and post assessments
Designed and implemented Teir II intervention lessons focusing on comprehension
Assessed reading levels with Reading Street Baseline Tests and AIMS Web

Michigan State University

2006-2014

2013-2014

Master in Educational Technology

Onlines courses to be completed August 2014 (GPA 4.0)

2010-2011

Fifth Year Teacher Certification Internship

12 graduate credits (GPA 4.0)

2006-2010

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Honors College

Major in Elementary Education with a teaching major in Science and a minor in Mathematics (GPA 3.5)

Okemos High School

2002 - 2006

Objective

Teaching

Experience

Education

Teaching

Credentials

Certified to Teach:

K-5, All Subjects
6-8, Self Contained Classroom
6-8 Mathematics and Science

Professional

Development

Sandusky Community Schools

Illuminate Professional Development, May 22, 2014
Google Application Training, January 21, 2013
Battle Creek Science Kit Training, 2011-2012

Ingham ISD

Anita Archer: Comprehension, March 15, 2011
Anita Archer: Active Engagement and Vocabulary (Grades 4-12), March 14, 2011

Okemos Public Schools

Biweekly Professional Learning Communities, 2010-2011
SMARTboard Technology Training, October 5, 2010
Reading Street Curriculum Training, August 31, 2010

National Science Teachers Association

2010 Area Conference in Nashville, TN, December 3-4, 2010

Experiences

After School Art Club

Sandusky Elementary School, 2012-Present

Plan and implement art projects for K-4 students

Bennett Woods Family Science Night, 2011

Discussed/dissected owl pellets with students

March is Reading Month Committee

Bennett Woods, 2011

Worked in collaboration with the Reading Resource teacher to make a spectacular month come to life
Planned and coordinated reading events

Bennett Woods Social Committee, 2010-2011

Co-Planned social events for staff
Participated in exciting social events

Technology Committee, 2010-2011

Attended meetings regarding implementation of technology
Assisted in training with C.O.W.S., Windows 7, and laptops

Technology

Proficient In:

Google Mail, Docs, Drive, and Maps
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Publisher
Computers on Wheels (C.O.W.S.) and Mobile Chrome Labs
iPads and iPods
SMARTboard Software, Interactive Classroom Response Clickers, Document Camera, and Projector
Digital Story Telling, iFlip Cameras, Digital Camcorders, Cameras, and Scanners
Social Media (Pinterest, Facebook) and Building Websites (Wix)