MICHAEL LAWRENCE

(714) 904-6518 Michaellawrence90@att.net Fullerton, CA mclawrence.weebly.com

SUMMARY
I am 6th grade educator with a multiple subject teaching credential, seeking a full-time teaching position in
elementary education. I enjoy developing and implementing new and innovative tools, resources, and practices that
will stimulate and excite the minds of my students, in the hope that they will become life long learners.
EDUCATION
University of California, Irvine July 2015 August 2016
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Master of Arts in Teaching
California State University, Fullerton August 2008 May 2012
BA in Communications (Radio-TV-Film)
Magna Cum Laude

EXPERIENCE
Walt Disney School (Anaheim, CA) March 2016 Present
Magnolia School District
6th Grade Teacher
Designed and implemented systematic and rigorous lessons, which aligned with Common Core standards.
Utilized a variety of technology to differentiate and adapt instruction to support all levels of learners (i.e.
Chromebooks, iPads, Smart Board, Google Classroom, Nearpod) in order to enrich and extend student
learning experiences.
Implemented and created lessons for Benchmark Language Arts curriculum, during first year of adoption.
Served as a co-advisor for Walt Disneys Student Council, by providing students with leadership and
collaborative opportunities; while creating and maintaining inclusive and fun school community.
Engaged in data drive discussions and decision making, during grade level RTI meetings in order to create
solutions to support the needs of students.
Co-coordinated the 6th grade Physical Education program and served as a coach for the track team.
Attended 6th grade Outdoor Science Camp with students and led hikes related to ecology.

Davis Magnet School (Costa Mesa, CA) March 2016 June 2016
Newport Mesa Unified School District
Student Teacher (2nd grade)
Planned and taught lessons for a 2nd grade class in a STEM magnet school.
Co-developed and piloted a school wide robotics program using Wonder Workshop Dash robots, serving
grades Preschool - 6th. Created challenges that integrated block coding, engineering, writing, and
mathematics. Lessons were designed to strengthen students collaboration and problem solving skills.

Palm Lane Elementary (Anaheim, CA) September 2015 February 2016

Anaheim City School District
Student Teacher (6th grade)
Prepared and instructed lessons for a 6th grade GATE class in a Title 1 school consisting of predominately
English Language Learners.
Differentiated materials specific to each student and assisted them in reading, writing, and speech.

City of Fullerton: Parks & Recreation (Fullerton, CA) January 2015 - May 2015
Community Service Specialist III
 Designed lesson plans for after school learning and enrichment opportunities for 2nd and 3rd graders daily
for a group of 20 students. Provided supplemental learning materials and assistance on homework for
students.
Set up and assisted in the operation of various community events for the City of Fullerton: including
farmers markets, museum exhibits, and local events.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Training for Thinking Maps and Write from the Beginning instructional programs
(Magnolia School District 2016-17 School year)
Orange County Department of Education: 1st Year Induction Candidate (BTSA)
Benchmark Language Arts instruction training (August 2016)
Google Certified Educator: Level 1
Newport Mesa Unified School District Digital Learning Day (May 14, 2015)
o Co-presenter Robot Playground: Integration and implementation of robotics into elementary
education and curriculum.
Attended OCMC Symposium Rethinking the Status Quo in Math Education (February 29, 2016)
Attended EdCamp North Orange County (November 7, 2015)