Michel Padilla

5837 Powderhorn Ct SW
Wyoming, MI 49418
616-889-5435
padillm@ferris.edu

Objective

To obtain a teaching position where I can utilize my university degree and teaching
experience in order to implement innovative strategies, support diverse students, and
communicate effectively with parents and staff.

Education
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
Education Candidate, December 2014

Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education with honors, December 2014

Minors in Integrated Science and Math
Cumulative G.P.A: 3.93

Certifications and Endorsements

Elementary Education Certification grades K-5 (April 2013)

Integrated Science Endorsement grades 6-8 (July 2013)

Professional Development and Training

First Aid and CPR (November 2014)

Fire Up Conference (October 2014)

Professional Experience
West Elementary, Wyoming, MI

August 2014-December 2014

Grade Level: 3rd
Student Teaching
*Provided CCSS aligned instruction to students in all core areas
*Progress monitored and collected data for all students
*Participated in child study decisions and implemented individual behavior plans
*Responsible for implementing new Ipad apps for math curriculum
*Conducted Delta Math, Scholastic Reading Inventory, and DRA assessments
*Created lessons using Lucy Caulkins and Reading Caf curriculum
*Administered DIBELS and DAZE assessments

Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy, Grand Rapids, MI

January 2014- May 2014
Grade Level: 6th
80 hours of pre-student teaching
*Experienced teaching and learning in an urban classroom
*Created hands on social studies and math lessons that were aligned to the
6th grade CCSS
*Administered timed readings and completed running records of students
oral reading
*Supported behavioral expectations and appropriate discipline for misbehavior

Harrison Park Elementary, Grand Rapids, MI

August 2013-December 2014

Grade Level: Kindergarten
40 hours of pre-student teaching
*Administered pre-reading assessments to determine the literacy skills of
kindergarten students
*Implemented best practices in early childhood education
*Created hands-on learning opportunities, multisensory activities, and
promoted learning through active play

Kent Intermediate School District, Grand Rapids, MI

Substitute Teacher, August 2009-June 2012

Mars Hill Bible Church, Grandville, MI

Small Group Leader, August 2001-June 2008

Work Experience
Premier Painting of West Michigan, LLC, Jenison, MI
Owner, March 2004-August 2014

Awards
Deans List

Ferris: Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014

GRCC: Winter 2012, Winter 2011, Fall 2010, Winter 2010, Fall 2009

Nominated for the GRAHEN Outstanding Adult Learner Award

February 2014

Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society

March 2014-present

References
Shannon Hendges
West Elementary* 3rd Grade Teacher *616-560-0883(cell)*
hendges@wyomingps.org
Amy Kavanugh
Associate Professor at Ferris State University*616-643-5733* kavanaua@ferris.edu
Julie Anderson
Ferris State University* Field Supervisor* 616-450-6812* cajaaple@prodigy.net
Chasiti Jackson Bell
Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy* 6th Grade Teacher*616-427-8486*
Elizabeth Hoeksema
Harrison Park Elementary* Kindergarten Teacher* 616-819-3799*
hoeksemae@grps.org