Nicole Messina

1768 East 13 Mile Road, Madison Heights MI, 48071

248.885.2213
messinan7@gmail.com

Objective

To obtain an elementary or middle school teaching position

Education

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Fifth Year Teaching Intern Program August 2015-May 2016
12 Graduate Credits, May 2016
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts, May 2015
Major: Child Development
Teaching Major: Social Studies
GPA: 3.8

Certification

Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate

K-5 All Subject Areas, 6-8 Social Studies, May 2016
Early Childhood Endorsement, May 2016

Teaching
Experiences

Intern Teacher, Hazel Park Public Schools, Kindergarten,

August 2015-May 2016
planned units to meet district and common core standards for all subject areas
initiated various whole classroom and individual behavior strategies
modified lesson plans to accommodate for social, linguistic, and academic needs of all
students
applied research based practices in lesson activities to enhance student learning
outcomes
led mathematics and literacy intervention groups
utilized appropriate technology to instruct students in all content areas
organized school wide family event
participated in Parent Involvement Committee
Substitute Teacher, Hazel Park Public Schools
2015-2016
Student Intern, Child Development Laboratory- Michigan State University
January 2015-May 2015
managed daily classroom schedule, activities, routines, and adult involvement
designed daily lessons to meet program goals and Michigan Department of Education
standards
collaborated with ancillary staff to support students with individualized education plans
documented and monitored student learning through various assessments
reviewed data in support for the Multi Tiered Support System and developed childrens
programming based on the results of assessments
conducted teacher research on stages of writing development
Student Intern, Dewitt Public Schools, First Grade
September 2014-May 2015
guided small group mathematics centers
created and taught lesson based on common core standards and district
curriculum requirements

Teaching Related
Experiences

Nanny, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

May 2015-August 2016
Volunteer Camp Counselor, The Childrens Center, Detroit, Michigan
July 2015
Volunteer, Operation Breakthrough, Kansas City, Missouri
December 2013
Camp Counselor, Huntington Woods Parks and Recreation, Huntington Woods, Michigan,
June 2013- August 2013
Capital Area Literacy Corps Tutor, Lansing, Michigan
September 2012- April 2013
Student Aide, Child Development Laboratory- Michigan State University
August 2012-December 2012 & January 2014-May 2014
Nanny, Royal Oak, Michigan
June 2011-August 2011, June 2012-August 2012
Catechism Aide, St. Vincent Ferrer Church, Madison Heights, Michigan
November 2010-April 2011

Professional
Development

Central Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children, Coming Together for
Children Conference, 2016
Poverty and Homelessness, Oakland County Schools, Hazel Park, Michigan, 2016
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, Detroit, Michigan, 2016
Self Regulation: Emotions, Hazel Park, Michigan, 2015
Touch Math, Hazel Park, Michigan, 2015
Detroit Area Council Teacher of Mathematics Annual Conference, 2015
Behavior Management Strategies, Hazel Park, Michigan 2015
Member, National Association for the Education of Young Children, 2015-present
Central Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children, Coming Together for
Children Conference, 2015

Technology

Powerpoint, Keynote, Pages, Microsoft Word, Excel, Numbers, Google Earth, Three Ring
Behavior Tracker Pro

Honors

Michigan State University Deans List

December 2011-May 2015
Michigan State University Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honor
May 2015

Interests

History, reading, cooking, travel, health, environmentalism

References
Leslie Baker
Hazel Park Schools
Principal
248.660.3796

Doreen Beller
Hazel Park Schools
Teacher
586.665.4277

Erica Colon
Child Development Laboratory
Head Teacher
609.202.8802

Molly Diemer
Child Care Client
248.854.4918

Laurie Linscott
Child Development Laboratory
Director
517.420.2256

Cierra Presberry
Michigan State University
Field Instructor
313.283.9382

Portfolio will be provided at interview, upon request