Kathryn K.

Stein

Kathryn K. Stein
katiekstein@gmail.com

kathrynsteinmatc.weebly.com

Objective

67 Eaststand Apartments
Highbury Stadium Square
London, N5 1FF
United Kingdom

To obtain an elementary teaching position to enrich the lives of children through a motivating and engaging education.

Certification

Michigan Elementary Provisional Teaching Certificate

Early Childhood Education (ZA)
K-5, All Subject Areas (ZG) | Grades 6-8, Language Arts (BX)

Education
Michigan State University
Fall 2010-Spring 2011/ Summer 2014-Fall 2015
College of Education
Masters of Arts in Teaching and Curriculum
Concentration: Socio-Cultural Perspectives

Michigan State University

Fall 2006-Spring 2010
College of Education & Social Science, Honors College
Bachelors of Science in Child Development, May 2010
GPA: 3.9/4.0; Deans List: All 8 Semesters

Work Experience
Marshall Upper Elementary School, Wayne-Westland Community Schools
August 2011-June 2015
Elementary Classroom Teacher: 5th Grade
set high expectations, cultivated independence, and promoted time management skills through dedicated
routines and strategic classroom management
created interactive units adhering to best practices based on state and Common Core standards
differentiated instruction by adapting materials and lessons and provided individualized supports
created authentic diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments in all subjects areas
collaborated with the special education teacher consultant to provide optimal support for students
integrated the latest technologies such as the SMARTboard, iPads, MOBI Learners, online publishing sites and
video conferencing
practiced timely parental communication via email, positive phone calls, Remind app, and classroom blog
Gompers Elementary School, Detroit Public Schools
August 2010- May 2011
Student Teaching, Fifth Year Internship: Full Day Kindergarten
collaborated and co-taught in a team-teaching setting
managed behavior by establishing daily routines, rules, and individual behavior charts
managed a safe classroom environment and assumed full responsibility during the second semester
planned effective lessons to reflect state standards, district pacing guide, and the approved curriculum
maintained a balanced literacy program through daily journals, guided and shared reading, read alouds, and
interactive writing
differentiated instruction in literacy centers, math instruction, and daily homework; also led Burst intervention
designed and managed March is Reading Month program to increase reading skills through parental
involvement
Child Development Laboratory, Michigan State University, Haslett, Michigan
January 2010- May 2010
Student Teacher: Early Childhood Program, 4 and 5 year old students, Special Education Inclusion Program
assumed responsibility for teaching in an inclusion classroom: NAEYC Accredited and Head Start funded
coordinated with special education staff to develop goals for children with special needs
adapted classroom for diverse learners through implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum
supervised and assisted adult volunteers and parents

Related Experience
Reading Helper, Beanstalk Charity, London
biweekly sessions with three primary school students
develop literacy skills and help to increase their confidence and a love for reading
Summer School Teacher, Wayne-Westland Community Schools
Substitute Teacher, Professional Education Services Group (PESG), Metro Detroit Schools
Tutor, Recreation and Tutoring, Dearborn Public Schools

September 2015- Present

Summers of 2012, 2013

May 2010- June 2011
January-March 2011

Collaborative Initiatives and Leadership

Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports Team Member, Marshall Upper Elementary September 2012-June 2015
March is Reading Month Committee Member, Marshall Upper Elementary
March of 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Yearbook Advisor, Marshall Upper Elementary
September 2013- June 2015
Mentor Teacher, hosted an EMU student teacher, Marshall Upper Elementary
September 2014-December 2015
Teacher to Teacher, Planning Committee and Mentor Teacher, Wayne-Westland Schools September 2013-June 2014
English Language Arts District Committee, Wayne-Westland Schools
September 2012-June 2014
School Improvement Team Member, Gompers Elementary School
September 2010- May 2011

Honors and Achievements

National Student Teacher/Intern of the Year, Association of Teacher Educators
February 2012
Michigan Student Teacher/Intern of the Year, Michigan Association of Teacher Educators
April 2011
Tour Director, Green and White Days Program, Office of Admissions, Michigan State University
Summer 2010
Homecoming Court Student Ambassador, MSU Alumni Foundation
2009-2010
Spartan Ambassador, Tour Guide/Host, Michigan State University
August 2007- May 2010
Study Abroad, MSU English Department, Dublin and Western Ireland, Michigan State University
Summer 2009
Flute Section Leader, Concert Band, Michigan State University
August 2006-December 2008

Professional Development
Cultural Competence, Wayne-Westland Community Schools
Fall and Spring 2015
Numeracy Training, Wayne-Westland Community Schools
February & March 2014
Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference
August 2012
Association for Teacher Educators National Conference, San Antonio, Texas
February 2012
Kindergarten Teacher Conference and Literacy Professional Development, Detroit Public Schools
March 2011
American Red Cross: First Aid and CPR Certified, Detroit, MI
March 2011

Conference Presentations
Spring Conference, Michigan Association for Teacher Educators
co-presented: Beyond Brain Breaks: Arts Integration
March 2015
presented: 1-2-3 Eyes on Me: Does it Really Work?
March 2014
presented: Got Partners
March 2013
co- presented: What they didnt tell you about your first year
April 2012
Kappa Delta Pi Conference, Eastern Michigan University
September 2013
presented: Aligning to the Common Core
I Am a Teacher Conference, Michigan State University
September 2013
presented: Advancing Knowledge and Transforming Lives: at MSU and in the classroom
Kappa Delta Pi Conference, Eastern Michigan University
November 2011
presented: Love your student teaching & first year
American Alliance for Theatre and Education, National Conference, San Francisco, CA
August 2010
co-presented two sessions: Creative Dance: Making Movement Phrases and Nurturing the Creative Process

Technology
Experience using: SMART Board, iPads, MOBI readers, Elmo Document Camera, SKYPE, Microsoft Office- Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
ZANGLE, webpage development, video conferencing, developed distance learning curriculum

References
Kelly Kaminski
Principal of Marshall Upper Elementary
Wayne-Westland Community Schools, Michigan
School: +1 (734) 419-2276
Email: KaminskiK@wwcs.k12.mi.us

Sarah Oxley
Former Colleague, 5th Grade Teacher
Zionsville Middle School, Indiana
Cell: +1 (231) 631-7552
Email: soxley3@gmail.com

Joni Starr
Assistant Professor
Department of Theatre, Michigan State University
Cell: +1 (360) 317-5944
Email: starrj@msu.edu

Dr. Susan Florio-Ruane

Professor Emerita
Michigan State University
Cell: +1 (248) 761-7912
Email: sfruane@yahoo.com

Linda Mangiapane
Mentor Teacher
National Board Certified Teacher
Cell: +1 (248) 408-2262
Email: llmangiapane@comcast.net

Letters of recommendation available upon request