Certification

Provisional Teaching License

May 2012-June 2018
Elementary K-5 all subjects (K-8 All Subjects Self Contained Classroom)

Endorsements
Early Childhood Education (ZA)
English as a Second Language K-8
English (BA) (6-8)

Education
Master of Arts in Teaching and Curriculum
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Expected August 2016

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

May 2012

Teaching Experience
Kindergarten Teacher, CICS West Belden, Chicago IL

August 2012- Current

Deliver instruction utilizing ESL strategies to 29 culturally diverse bilingual

kindergarten students in an under-served community
Promote and establish a climate for learning by implementing the most accurate and
effective instructional and behavioral practices; using 1-2-3, Magic, multiple research
based interventions and positive behavior reinforcement strategies to improve academic
and behavioral outcomes
Cooperatively co-plan language arts, mathematics, science and social studies units with
primary team teachers and special education teachers that support Common Core
Standards
Integrate technology in all subject areas through QR codes, Lexia, FASTT math, Fast
ForWord and various iPad applications
Analyze NWEA, Dibels, Dibels Next and other assessment data to make informed
decisions to promote individualized student academic growth in the areas of math and
reading
Deliver daily research based interventions with fidelity and accountability to students
requiring Tier 2 and Tier 3 small group supplemental supports, in addition to core
curriculum instruction
Perform progress monitoring and analyze data weekly to ensure effectiveness of
supplemental supports provided for RTI students
Depth of understanding and experience using Daily Five, Houghton Mifflin, Michael
Heggerty, PASI, PSI, Lucy Calkins, and Write From the Beginning and Beyond

Fifth Grade, Intern Teacher, Kinawa, Okemos MI

Established a school wide Student Council
Implemented project based learning through research projects using technology as a form
of presentation
Supported the launch of RTI
Pre-School, Intern Teacher, MSU Child Development Laboratories, East Lansing, MI

Professional Development
Playing with Numbers Workshop, Parts One & Two
October 2013-May 2015
Chicago Childrens Museum
Attended workshops designed to provide teachers with mathematics content knowledge
as well as strategies to incorporate engaging literature, hands-on activities and math
workshops in the classroom
Green Light Professional Development
August 2013-June 2104
Coursework on classroom management with, and implementation of, instructional
technology. Topics included interactive whiteboards, iPads and Web 2.0 tools
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training
CPR, First Aid and AED Certified

Extra Curricular
Sunshine Committee
PRIDE Committee (PBIS Implementation)
Summer School Teacher, CICS West Belden
Summer School Advising Principal, CICS West Belden
After School Tutoring Program (K-5)

August 2015-June 2015

August 2012-June 2014
June 2013-July 2013
June 2014-July 2014
August 2011- May 2014

Member: Michigan Reading Association, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics,

Playing with Numbers through Chicago Childrens Museum