Elizabeth Bails

36949 Theodore St Clinton Township MI 48035 (586) 942-2326 eb7159@wayne.edu

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a teaching position as a Special Education Teacher for persons with Cognitive Impairments
EDUCATION
Wayne State University (WSU) Detroit, MI
Pursuing Bachelor of Science
Elementary and Special Education Major: Cognitive Impairment
Expected Graduation Date: December 2015
Saginaw Valley State University Saginaw, MI
Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI

January 2013 - Present

January 2011 December 2012

August 2009 December 2010

Stevenson High School Sterling Heights, MI

Graduated June 2009

CERTIFICATIONS

Expected December 2015:

K-5 all subject
K-8 self-contained
Cognitive Impairment K-12

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/TRAINING

Fragile X - MISD
Bullying - MISD
Edublogs - MISD
Facilitators of School Improvement
-MISD
First Aid (May 2015)
CPR (May 2015)
Bloodborne Pathogens (June 2015)

Recipient Rights/ ( June 2015)

Certified Lifeguard (2009 - 2013)
Behavior Modification (May 2013)
Seizure and Medications (May
2013)
Trained in PMT (Physical
Management Training, similar to
CPI) (June 2012)
Conflict Resolution Technique

TEACHING/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Lutz School for Work Experience Clinton Township, MI
September 2015
December 2015
Special Education Student Teacher (WSU) Community Prep Class Ages 22 - 26
Taught in a work-based education program
Served as a job coach for students at worksites
Prepared and delivered lesson plans
Encouraged socially appropriate behaviors
Instructed cognitively impaired students on a 1:1 basis
Attended professional development seminars
Accompanied mentor teacher to staff and school board meetings
Observed multiple special education classroom settings
Planned and completed paperwork for Community Based Instruction (CBI) trips
Assisted mentor teacher in creation of Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Attended multiple IEPs
Chaperoned completer field trip to Blakes Apple Orchard
Chaperoned Halloween Dance
400 hours classroom experience

Schroeder Elementary Troy, MI

June 2015
Volunteer Camp Counselor 3-Day 5th Grade Camp
Served as overnight camp counselor
Participated in camp activities including mountain biking, kayaking, grooming horses, and a
high ropes course
Hamilton Elementary Troy, MI
April 2015
Elementary Student Teacher (WSU) 4th Grade Classroom
Transitioned from observing to teaching
Instructed ESL students on a 1:1 basis
Evaluated the needs of students with varying skill levels
Prepared and delivered lesson plans
Corrected/reviewed student work assignments
Attended weekly team meetings with mentor teacher and colleagues
Collaborated with 4th grade teachers on lesson planning
200 hours classroom experience

January 2015

Hoover Elementary Hazel Park, MI

December 2014
Pre-Student Teacher (WSU) Kindergarten & 2nd Grade Classroom
Assisted classroom teacher
Attended parent teacher conferences
Recorded behavior patterns of specific student
Instructed students in small groups
Encouraged socially appropriate behaviors
Corresponded with parents

September 2014

Attended specials such as gym and computers with students

Reinforced a positive learning environment
200 hours classroom experience

Flickinger Elementary School Utica, MI

May 2014
June 2014

Volunteer (WSU) 4th - 6th Grade Classroom for students with mild cognitive
impairments
Provided assistance to teacher in a self-contained special education classroom
Presented News to You weekly to students
Planned and created bulletin board displays
Attended specials such as gym and library with students
Participated in field trips
35 hours classroom experience

Arrowwood Elementary School Saginaw Township, MI

January 2012
April 2012

Volunteer (SVSU) 5th Grade Classroom

Observed general education classroom
Provided 1:1 assistance to student with special needs
Assisted general education students with assignments/questions
80 hours classroom experience

EMPLOYMENT

Caregiver Utica, MI
May 2013 - Current
Responsible for assisting young adult with a severe cognitive disability in activities of daily
living (bathing, feeding, dressing, grooming, and changing)
Transported young adult to weekly therapies and assisted therapist when needed
Assisted in participation in recreational activities such as swimming, bike rides (in a special
needs bike carrier), watching movies, attending holiday parties, and shopping
Responsible for safety of young adult
Attended IEP

Waterfront Director, Camp Starfish Rindge, NH

May 2012
August 2012
Administrative team member responsible for supervising a staff of 60 counselors at a special
needs camp that has a 1:1 camper to counselor ratio
Responsibilities included behavior management, program direction, and logistics
management
Responsible for the safety of all campers and staff
Supervised canoe and kayak trips to small island and enforced adherence to water safety
guidelines

Assistant Waterfront Director, Camp Starfish Rindge, NH

June
2011 August 2011
Assisted Waterfront Director in supervising lifeguard staff
Served as overnight camp counselor
Taught 1:1 swim lessons
Responsible for knowing campers dietary requirements and allergens

Responsible for the safety of all campers and staff at the waterfront

Lifeguard, Camp Starfish Rindge, NH

2010 August 2010
Served as overnight camp counselor
Taught 1:1 swim lessons
Responsible for knowing campers dietary requirements and allergens
Responsible for safety of campers

REFERENCES
Cheryl Buxton
Hamilton Elementary/Troy School District 4th Grade Teacher
Cell Phone: (201) 675-0143
E-mail: cbuxton@troy.k12.mi.us
Adam Sparks
Camp Starfish Director
Cell Phone: (740) 727-4222
E-mail: adamsparks@outlook.com
Patti Hoekstra
Lutz School for Work Experience/MISD Community Prep Teacher
Cell Phone: (586) 615-7180
Rachel Weiner
Hamilton Elementary/Troy School District 4th Grade Teacher
Cell Phone: (248) 823-4412
E-mail: rweiner@troy.k12.mi.us

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