Teacher

• Aug 2021 - Present

Teacher, 5th Grade

• Aug 2018 - Aug 2020

Douglas Elementary School, Saugatuck Public Schools- Douglas, MI •Differentiated instruction in response to the social, linguistic, and educational needs of diverse learners •Created and implemented innovative, rigorous, and engaging lesson plans and activities, increasing student learning motivation and effectiveness •Integrated the use of technology to manage classroom behaviors and to enhance students’ learning experiences (i.e. Google Classroom, Class Dojo, Skype-the-Author) •Cultivated a quality classroom environment based on optimism, flexibility, resilience, persistence, and empathy modeled through A Mindset for Learning resulting in positive interactions •Prepared and managed class PBL Projects (Market Day, Warm Hearts, Beach Cleanup), field trips (Outdoor Discovery Center, Eloquence Day, Mountain Film Festival, Michigan Adventures), and visits by guest speakers (Author Jack Cheng) •Facilitated students in developing and understanding multiple perspectives on local and global issues utilizing higher order thinking techniques and cross curricular connections •Demonstrated commitment to continued learning through active participation in professional development opportunities, staff, and departmental meetings •Administered testing, progress monitored, and analyzed class performance to inform instruction •Collaborated and communicated with colleagues and parents to foster strong and constructive relationships Show less

Teacher Intern, 3rd Grade

• Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

Chrysler Elementary, Detroit Public Schools Community District-Detroit, MI •Devised and implemented lesson plans for the four core subject areas, utilizing authentic contexts and audiences for students’ academic work •Modified instruction in response to the data obtained from the myriad of assessments used to diagnose evidence of individual students’ learning •Established efficient classroom routines and procedures to maximize instructional time Chrysler Elementary, Detroit Public Schools Community District-Detroit, MI •Devised and implemented lesson plans for the four core subject areas, utilizing authentic contexts and audiences for students’ academic work •Modified instruction in response to the data obtained from the myriad of assessments used to diagnose evidence of individual students’ learning •Established efficient classroom routines and procedures to maximize instructional time

Team Leader

• May 2017 - Aug 2017

•Supervised and led a team (Water) of 5 adolescents aged 14-17 at a variety of County Department work sites located throughout the greater Boulder area for 8 weeks •Mediated all team meetings taught and led group activities designed to encourage the development of teamwork, conflict resolution, communication, goal setting and decision making, community service, and environmental education •Cooperated with other Youth Corps staff (Program Manager, Filed Coordinator, and Rovers) to integrate job skills, life skills and service to the community with site-specific project work Show less

Substitute Teacher

• Jan 2017 - May 2017

Substitute Taught Grades K-12 throughout the Greater Lansing Area, MI. Substitute Taught Grades K-12 throughout the Greater Lansing Area, MI.

Teacher Intern, 4th Grade

• Aug 2016 - Jan 2017

Dimondale Elementary School, Holt Public Schools- Dimondale, MI •Designed units and lessons aligned with, or exceeding, Common Core State Standards for Elementary Mathematics, Literacy and Composition while providing accommodations, using multiple teaching strategies, for learners from varying backgrounds •Fulfilled the Every-Kid-In-A-Park Initiative supported by the National Park Foundation by providing all 75 fourth-grade students and their families free admittance passes to all parks to experience and extend upon their learning outside the classroom Show less

Summer Camp Counselor

• May 2016 - Aug 2016

•Assisted the Camp Director to provide leadership and guidance to all campers ages 6-14 •Planned and implemented activities such as, arts and crafts, skill building, outside sports, and team building games •Assisted the Camp Director to provide leadership and guidance to all campers ages 6-14 •Planned and implemented activities such as, arts and crafts, skill building, outside sports, and team building games

Spartan Success Coach

• Sep 2015 - Apr 2016

•Coached first generation, low income and underrepresented populations in order to increase graduation rates and close opportunity gaps as part of Michigan State University’s Student Success Initiative •Contributed and co-taught with College of Education advisors to establish joint curricula based decisions for students participating in the Freshman Seminar program to facilitate and support student success •Maintained detailed and confidential contact notes on all coached students through Mapworks- a success software program used to track and report student development Show less

Senior Year Pre-Service Teaching Placement, 2nd Grade

• Sep 2015 - Apr 2016

Pinecrest Elementary School, East Lansing Public School-East Lansing, MI •Arranged and taught whole class and small group lessons, facilitating guided reading, writing workshop, and math intervention groups Pinecrest Elementary School, East Lansing Public School-East Lansing, MI •Arranged and taught whole class and small group lessons, facilitating guided reading, writing workshop, and math intervention groups

Freshman Year Pre-Service Teaching Placement, 6th Grade

• Sep 2011 - Dec 2011

Pattengill Middle School, Lansing School District- Lansing, MI •Tutored ELL youth in a one-to-one after school program covering all areas of education •Aided student learning with special and linguistic needs Pattengill Middle School, Lansing School District- Lansing, MI •Tutored ELL youth in a one-to-one after school program covering all areas of education •Aided student learning with special and linguistic needs