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Resume

Objective

 

To continue to grow in my educational experiences to provide the best learning for my students.

Education

 

Michigan State University                                                 2011-2015

Masters of Arts in Education

  • Concentration in Literacy and Special Education

 

 

Michigan State University                                                 2003-2006

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education

  • Major:  Elementary Education
  • Minors:  Mathematics and History
  • Teaching Certification: Elementary Education, grades K-5 and Mathematics, grades 6-8

 

 

Kellogg Community College                                              2001-2003

Associate in Arts

Teaching
Experience

Pansophia Academy – Coldwater, MI                       2009-present

Teacher, First grade

 

  • Created and taught lesson plans and units in all subject areas based on the First grade curriculum and the Common Core State Standards

  • Established behavior management and guidelines for classroom and established a positive learning environment

  • Used technology through projector, document camera, and online reading programs to enhance instruction

  • Tutored students grades Kindergarten through 5th grade during the after school tutoring program

  • Coordinated March is Reading Month activities for all elementary students

 

 

St. Paul Lutheran School – Coldwater, MI                     2007-2009

Teacher, Young 5’s through First grade

 

  • Created and taught lesson plans and units in all subject areas based on the Kindergarten and First grade curriculums and the state standards

  • Established behavior management and guidelines for classroom and established a positive learning environment for a blended classroom

  • Planned family fun nights for school families

 

 

Pansophia Academy – Coldwater, MI                             2006-2007

Long Term Substitute Teacher, First grade

 

  • Took over teaching responsibilities for 1st grade teacher while on a four and one half month leave

  • Established appropriate classroom management strategies and a positive learning environment for fourteen diverse students

  • Planned and taught lessons based on first grade curriculum and state standards

  • Prepared for and led parent/teacher conferences

  • Accompanied students on educational field trips to Tibbits Opera House, Kimball Camp, and Kids ‘N’ Stuff

Technology
Experience
  • Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

  • Google Applications: Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Calendar
  • PC Desktops and laptops including Windows 7
  • Digital Storytelling
  • Evernote
  • Classroom projectors and document cameras
  • Digital cameras
  • Scanners
  • Social Networking: FaceBook, Twitter, Pinterest
  • Web design: Wix and Weebly
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