PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
To enrich student learning with technology and promote life-long learning as I build on my students' strengths, interests, and diverse backgrounds.
To enrich student learning with technology and promote life-long learning as I build on my students' strengths, interests, and diverse backgrounds.
EDUCATION
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Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan Master of Arts: Educational Technology, 2013 |
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Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education and English Language Arts, 2003 |
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Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan Bachelor of Arts: Business French and English Linguistics, 1990 |
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
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Elementary School Teacher, Second and Third Grade, August 2006 - Present
North Ohio Elementary School, Gaylord Community Schools, Gaylord, Michigan Substitute Teacher, Kindergarten - Twelfth Grade, May 2003 - June 2006 Gaylord Community Schools, Gaylord, Michigan Student Teacher (Intern), Second Grade, January 2003 - May 2003 North Ohio Elementary School, Gaylord Community Schools, Gaylord, Michigan |
TEACHING HIGHLIGHTS
PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
TECHNOLOGY
Proficient in:
References and letters of recommendation available upon request.
- Perform all teaching responsibilities, including parent and staff communication, behavior management, and parent/teacher conferences
- Plan and teach all subject areas in accordance with Common Core Curriculum Standards
- Differentiate instruction by setting individual learning goals for each student
- Compile and interpret data from a variety of sources to drive individualized instruction
- Work with Child Study Teams to plan and implement behavior modification plans as part of Response to Intervention process
- Work with colleagues to align curriculum and assessments with Common Core Curriculum Standards
PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS
- Serve on school MiBLSI (Michigan's Integrated Behavior and Learning Support Initiative) committee
- School Improvement Team member
- Delta Math Team Leader - attended training, coordinated, and led school-wide computerized math testing
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Data Director training, 2012
- Power Teacher training, 2011
- Delta Math training, 2011
- MACUL Conference, 2010
- DIBELS training, 2008
- DRA training, 2008
TECHNOLOGY
Proficient in:
- Building and maintaining classroom websites and blogs
- Microsoft Office, Power Teacher
- Online Course Management and Learning Management Systems
- Web 2.0 Tools, Jing, Audacity
- Apple/PC computers
- Google Drive
- For examples of my work with technology, please visit my Technology Showcase.
References and letters of recommendation available upon request.
