OBJECTIVE To obtain an elementary teaching position that will allow me to inspire and help children grow.
EDUCATION Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 2011-2013 Masters of Arts in Education, August 2013 GPA: 4.0
The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 2000-2004 Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education, December 2004 GPA: 3.902
CERTIFICATION Michigan Professional Certification: Elementary Education (K-6) Montessori 3-6 Certification (2009) Ohio Certification: Early Childhood Education (PreK-3)
TEACHING AND RELATED EXPERIENCE American Montessori Academy, Livonia, Michigan June 2009 - present Kindergarten Teacher
created and implement kindergarten curriculum by creating lesson plans that follow common core standards; created assessments to measure students' understanding of common core standards
connected Montessori philosophy, sequence, and materials together with common core standards to create lessons and units that would be sure to target each student at their individual level
worked together to create a new report card for the Kindergarten team, focusing on making sure that all common core standards are represented
achieved highly qualified status 3 years in a row (2011-2014)
worked within the leadership team, including administration, on the internal School Improvement Plan (SIP) and District Improvement Plan (DIP) providing support and creative ideas on how to improve the culture and academic growth of our school
organized annual Talent Show and school Auction
gave tours to prospective parents, educating them about our school and philosophy
organized yearly service learning projects including a community wide winter clothing drive
Private Tutor, Livonia, Michigan 2009 - present
every summer I tutored 8-10 students two days a week (ages 5-14)
taught students who needed extra help or wanted to get a jump start for their next school year
Proactiv Solutions, East Coast, USA 2005 - 2009 Divisional Training Director – Regional Manager
taught and trained new management and staff
traveled across the country training others on POS system, new procedures, product information, computer software, etc
Substitute Teacher, Ohio 2005-2006
Silver Lake Elementary School, Cuyhoga Falls, Ohio August 2004 - October 2004 Student Teacher, Second Grade
taught in a second grade classroom, experienced teaching a child with Asberger's syndrome, and became familiar with the use of a Cochlear implant for another child
created an integrated social studies unit on Christopher Columbus based on Ohio content standards
Smith Elementary School, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio October 2004 - December 2004 Student Teacher, Kindergarten
taught a morning and afternoon Kindergarten class for eight weeks
piloted a new language arts program called Fundations
put together an entire Thanskgiving bulletin board and weekly thematic units
Forest Hill Elementary School, Akron, Ohio June 2002 - June 2004 Field Experience Student, First Grade
volunteered in a first grade classroom for 2 years
taught, composed lesson plans, tutored in math and reading, planned field trips, and completed many other duties around the classroom
Ohio Reads Program, Akron, Ohio 2001-2003
tutored children who needed extra help in reading; grades K-6
Windemere Elementary School, Akron, Ohio January 2003 - May 2004
tutored a third grade student with ASD who was having trouble with his writing
developed integrated lesson plans and performed an in-depth assessment using multidimensional fluency scales and a Flynt Cooter assessment
Arnold Center - Headstart, Barberton, Ohio 2003
taught in a preschool classroom for eight weeks
developed integrated lesson plans two days a week, based on weekly themes
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Dr. Jean – No More Worksheets!, 2013 and 2014
Marzano Research Training; The Art and Science of Teaching & Learning Goals and Objectives, 2012
Lucy Calkins Writer's Workshop, 2011
Morning Meeting Training, 2010-present
Education Through Music, 2010-2012
MLPP Training – DRA, 2010
Red Cross First Aid Training, 2010
HONORS AND LEADERSHIP
Highly Effective Teacher Evaluation, 2011-2012, 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 school year
Graduation with High Honors; Michigan State University (Graduate), August 2013
Honor Scoiety.org Member July 2013
Lead Kindergarten Teacher, American Montessori Academy, 2013 - present
Mentor Teacher, American Montessori Academy, 2012 - present
Technology Committee, American Montessori Academy, 2010 – present
Talent Show Committee, American Montessori Academy, 2011 - present
Golden Key National Honor Society, 2004 - present
National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2001-present
Graduate Summa Cum Laude (Undergraduate), 2000 - 2004
Girl Scout Gold Award, 2000
Girl Scout Silver Award, 1998
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Experienced in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Internet, Email, Google Apps, Google Drive, Goodgle Docs, Google Maps
Digital Camera, Slideshow Creator, Document Camera/Elmo, Digital Storytelling (PhotoStory), IPad Apps and IPods, EReaders, MP3 Players
Building Websites (Weebly), Online Portfolios, Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest), Screen Capturing Tools (Camtasia)