​Professional Objective

To enrich and inspire my students with a love for learning



Education​​

​​Masters of Art in Education, Spring 2013

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Concentration in Science and Mathematics Education



Fifth Year Teacher Intern Program, August 2008 – May 2009

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

12 Graduate Credits

 

Bachelor of Arts, May 2008

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Major: Elementary Education

Minors. English and Mathematics

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Certification

Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate, May 2009
K – 5 All Subject Areas,  6 – 8 Mathematics

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Basic Catechist Certificate, September 2012
K – 8 Religion

Teaching Experience

Second Grade Teacher, Our Lady Star of the Sea, Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan
August 2010 – Present

   • Developed, adjusted and taught daily lesson plans based on the curriculum and the Michigan GLCEs in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies 

   • Implemented classroom management techniques to build a strong classroom community

   • Designed daily lessons and activities in religion to prepare students for First Communion and Reconciliation

   • Designed original lesson plans for social studies and science concepts to connect to students’ real-world experiences

   • Updated classroom grades weekly to Grade Quick and Ed-Line program to keep parents aware of their students’ grades

   • Provided analysis and interpretation of school data to track student achievement and progress

   • Presented on behalf of the school for continued accreditation with NCA (North Central Association)



Substitute Teacher, St. Joan of Arc School, St. Clair Shores, Michigan
Kindergarten – Eighth Grade, September 2009 – June 2010
   • Assumed full responsibility for general education classrooms, providing a consistent learning environment
   • Implemented grade level curriculum and followed lessons and activities set by the classroom teacher

Fourth Grade Teacher Intern, William Davison Elementary, Detroit, Michigan
August 2008 – May 2009
  • Managed a class of thirty multicultural and multilingual students in an urban environment
  • Motivated students learning with real-world connections in mathematic units



Professional Development

Memberships/Conferences

 • MANS Conference, Grand Rapids, October 2012

 • Differentiating Instruction In-Service, Grosse Pointe, November 2011
 • Being A Writer Seminar, Grosse Pointe, August 2011
 • Improving Student Achievement In-Service, Detroit, April 2008
 • First Aid and Adult, Child and Infant CPR Certified, August 2011

Technology

Microsoft Office, Word, Explorer, Excel, PowerPoint, Email, Digital Camera, Document Cameras, Kidspiration, Projectors, NOW Board, Accelerated Reader



Honors

Dean’s List, Michigan State University
MEAP Scholarship



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​References and letters of recommendation are available upon request.