Elizabeth L.

Pauly 
(248) 978 - 2635 ~ ​paulyeli1391@gmail.com 
 
Objective:  To obtain a position as an elementary teacher. 
 
Education: Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 
Master of Arts in Teaching and Curriculum, May 2018 
Concentrations: Literacy & Language Instruction, Educational Psychology 
 
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 
Bachelor of Arts, May 2013 
Major: Elementary Education, Teaching Majors: Mathematics and Language Arts 
 
Certification: Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate 
K-5 All Subject Areas, 6-8 Mathematics and Language Arts 
 
Georgia Educator Certificate 
Early Childhood Education (P-5), Middle Grades (4-8) Language Arts and Math 
 
Teaching First Grade Teacher​, Otis J. Brock Elementary, Savannah, Georgia 
Experience: July 2017 - Current, Grade Level: 1 
● developed, planned, and implemented engaging literacy, mathematics, science and social studies lessons 
and units for a class of diverse students  
● differentiated instruction to meet a wide range of learners based on careful analysis of formative and 
summative assessments 
● ensured a safe learning environment by implementing proactive classroom management strategies  
● communicated with parents regularly through daily updates, a weekly blog, formal conferences and at 
RTI meetings 
 
First Grade Teacher​, Salem Elementary School, South Lyon, Michigan 
August 2014 – June 2017, Grade Level: 1 
● collaborated with the first-grade team and support staff in the planning process to ensure that standards 
were attained by all students 
● conducted reading, writing and math workshop, which allowed for learning to occur in whole group, 
small flexible groups and individual settings 
● participated actively in staff meetings, PD opportunities and other school activities 
● incorporated technology such as iPads, Chromebooks and SMART boards into all subject areas 
 
Literacy Teacher​, Walled Lake Schools Sunshine Academy, Walled Lake, Michigan 
June 2014 – August 2014, Grade Level: Kindergarten 
● provided research-based literacy instruction for a class of fifteen, at-risk students  
● utilized a balanced literacy approach, incorporating guided and shared reading, independent and shared 
writing, word study, listening and speaking 
 
Teacher Intern, ​Dublin Elementary School, Walled Lake, Michigan 
August 2013 – May 2014, Grade Level: 1 
● responsible for extensive lead teaching in all subject areas for a class of 20 students 
● established a shared, student-friendly learning target for each lesson to inform my instruction 
● facilitated successful activities within the school and community as a student council advisor 
 
Substitute Teacher,​ Walled Lake Consolidated School District, 2013-2014 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Teaching  
Related Research Assistant​, East Lansing, Michigan 
Experience: May 2013 – August 2013, Grade Level: 1-7  
● researched different teaching methods for place value and operating with integers 
● analyzed data, looked for trends and evaluated student thought processes to draw conclusions 
 
Instructor, ​Mathnasium – The Math Learning Center, Novi, Michigan 
May 2012 - August 2012, Grade Level: Kindergarten - High School 
● advanced student understanding with a customized number sense math program  
● guided and directed students in creative techniques to think about and solve math problems 
 
Professional Scholastic Literacy Institute, Savannah, 2017- 2018 
Development: Increasing Student Engagement with Interactive Math Notebooks, Savannah, 2018 
Guided Reading: A Deeper Dive, Savannah, 2018 
Musical Explorers, Savannah, 2017-2018 
Keeping it Balanced-Balanced Literacy, Savannah, 2017 
Student Independence and Centers, Savannah, 2017 
Comprehension Clubs, Savannah, 2017 
Classroom Management: Positive Behavior Management, Savannah, 2017 
Standards Based Instruction in the Classroom, Savannah, 2017 
Co-Teaching Skinny, Savannah, 2017 
Differentiated Instruction, Savannah, 2017 
NGSX: The Next Generation Science Exemplar, South Lyon, 2017 
The Next Step in Guided Reading, South Lyon, 2016  
Engaging Students With Technology Workshop, South Lyon, 2015 
Teaching With Poverty in Mind Workshop, South Lyon, 2015 
Cultures of Thinking Workshop, South Lyon, 2015 
ESL Workshop, South Lyon, 2014 
Special Education - Tier System Workshop, South Lyon, 2014 
Michigan Reading Association 58​th​ Annual Conference, Grand Rapids, 2014 
Successful Student-Led Book Clubs, Grand Rapids, 2014 
Book Bash – Fiction, Walled Lake, 2014 
Using Running Records in the Classroom, Walled Lake, 2014 
Making Workshop Work For You and Your Students, Walled Lake, 2013 
Member, Tomorrows Educators for the Advancement of Multiculturalism, East Lansing, 2013 
 
Professional Apple Certified Teacher: iPad & Mac, Savannah, 2018 
Activities/ Google Certified Educator, Level 1, Savannah, 2018 
Leadership: Girls on the Run, Assistant Coach, Savannah, 2018 
Member, Professional Association of Georgia’s Educators, 2018 
Literacy Champion, Savannah, 2017-2018 
Model Balanced Literacy Classroom, Savannah, 2017-2018 
Member, Michigan Education Association, 2014-2017 
Member, National Education Association, 2014-2017 
 
Technology: Proficient in:​ ​Microsoft Office​, G
​ oogle, Apple products and applications, iPad, GoodNotes, Blogging,   
Document Camera, SMART board technology, Chromebooks 
 
Honors and First Aid/CPR/AED Certified, Savannah, 2018 
Achievements: Member, Golden Key International Honour Society, 2017-Current 
March is Reading Month Committee, 2014-2016 
Dean's List, Michigan State University, 8 semesters 
FM Global Foundation Scholarship, 2011-2013 
Member, Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education, 2010-2013 
Michigan State University Honors College Member, 2010 – 2014 
 
Interests:  Reading, running, crafts, tennis and traveling