Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Masters of Arts in Education (2014) Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Concentration: Literacy
Fifth Year Internship Program (2009) Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Lansing Public Schools, Lansing, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts (2008) Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Major: Child Development
Concentration: Language Arts, Early Childhood (ZA)
Certification
K-5, all subject areas
ZA, early childhood endorsement
CPR/First Aid
Teaching Experience
Robbie Hall Parker Elementary, Clinton Township, MI
Elementary School Teacher, Grades 5th, 2nd and Preschool, August 2010-Present
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Managed Second Grade classroom during the 2010-2011 and 2012-2013 School Year and Fifth Grade classroom during the 2011-2012 School Year
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Currently Teaching Preschool for the 2013-2014 School Year
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Independently create Authentic, Standard-Based Lessons for all subject areas
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Differentiate lessons and activities to support and build strengths and interest of all students
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Incorporate Highscope’s Key Developmental Items into daily learning routine
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Lead Home Visits with each of my students' families discussing the child, learning and building appropriate family-school bonds
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Encourage discovery-based learning during work time and follow the Highscope Curriculum
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Manage students and assistant teacher as a Great Start Readiness Program Director
Professional Development
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New Teacher Academy Courses, 2010-2013
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Literacy Training by Deonna Montei, 2010-2013
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MAISA Common Core Writing Units Training, 2011-2013
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SmartBoard Basics Training, 2011
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Polyvision Technology Training, 2012
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New Teacher Academy Advisory Board, 2012
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Data Director, 2012
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Everyday Math, Common Core Alignment, 2013
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Great Start Readiness Program Director Training
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Children's Resource Network, 2013-2014
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Michigan Collaborative Early Childhood Conference, 2014
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Making Macomb Transitions: Preschool to Kindergarten, 2014
2010 - present
2010 - present