Certifications
Provisional Teaching Certificate
Elementary K-5 all subjects
6-8 Social Studies
K-12 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
First Aid, CPR, and AED Certificate
Giving CPR and using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) can greatly increase a victim's chance for survival
Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan
June 2019 - Present
Master of Arts in Education Technology
This masters program prepares students to support teaching and learning through the lens of technology.
Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan
August 2012 - August 2016
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Teaching Major: Social Studies
Teaching Minor: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Teaching Experience
3rd Grade Teacher, CA Frost Environmental Science Academy
Grand Rapids Public Schools
Grand Rapids, MI
August 2019 - Present
Collaborated in a professional learning community with the 3rd grade team and colleagues weekly in all subject areas.
Created Individualized Reading Intervention Plans (I-RIPS) as deemed necessary
Plans and implements daily lessons for 26 students
5th Grade Teacher, CA Frost Environmental Science Academy
Grand Rapids Public Schools
Grand Rapids, MI
August 2017Â - August 2019
Planned and implemented daily lessons for 25 students.
Collaborates with others to design a year-long curriculum in all subjects.
Uses assessments to drive instruction.
Differentiates work in literacy and math to meet the needs of all students.
5th Grade Student Intern, CA Frost Environmental Science Academy
Grand Rapids Public Schools
Grand Rapids, MI
August 2016 - April 2017
Completed a year-long internship where I co-planned and collaborated with the 5th grade team
Co-planned and taught a diverse class of 28 students in all content areas aligned with Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards during a six week lead teaching period
Differentiated instruction by working with small groups and one-on-one with students
Participated in parent-teacher conferences.