Kyle Michelle Rushton

1200 Lauren Place, Midlothian, VA 23114 | kmr3vv@virginia.edu | (571) 276-4969

Education Master of Teaching in Special Education (K-12) and Elementary Education (PreK-6)
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
Expected Graduation: May 2018 Current GPA: 3.97
Bachelor of Science, Human Development Major, Psychology Minor
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia
Graduation: May 2016 GPA: 3.49

Professional Special Education Teacher, C.C. Wells Elementary School

Experience Chesterfield County Public Schools, VA, February 2018 – June 2018
• Provide instructional support in 3rd and 4th grade classrooms
• Adapt lesson plans to accommodate specific learning disabilities of students
Student Teacher, C.C. Wells Elementary School
Chesterfield County Public Schools, VA, August 2017 – December 2017
• Taught 4th grade in a collaborative classroom
• Planned and taught lessons in Language Arts, Math, Science, and Virginia Studies
Classroom Tutor, America Reads
Albemarle County Public Schools, VA, August 2016 – May 2017
• Tutored and supported students in a 3rd grade classroom and a 12th grade VA/US
Government classroom
Practicum Student, Fluvanna Middle School
Fluvanna County Public Schools, VA, January 2017 – May 2017
• Observed and taught in a 7th grade math collaborative classroom for 30 hours during the
spring semester
Practicum Student, Crozet Elementary School
Albemarle County Public Schools, VA, August 2016 – December 2016
• Observed and taught in a 5th grade general education classroom for 30 hours during the
fall semester

Other Work Special Olympics Student Intern, Special Olympics Virginia

Experience Blacksburg, VA, January 2015 – January 2016
• Coordinated registration and supervised programs in New River Valley area
• Planned events in NRV area including Color Me Rad 5K and Polar Plunge
• Led a Young Athletes workshop for Elementary School teachers in NRV area
Internal Philanthropy Chair, Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA, December 2014 – December 2015
• Planned sorority’s annual philanthropy event, Crescent Classic
• Received participation from 19 various organizations at Virginia Tech
• Raised $18, 665 for Girls on the Run and Building Strong Girls, doubling funds in 2014
Rec-PAC Program Leader, Fairfax County Park Authority
Fairfax, VA, June 2014 – August 2014
• Planned gym exercises, art activities, and camp games for children ages 5-12
• Supervised meal times and provided necessary first aid
Special Olympics Program Leader, Special Olympics Virginia
Blacksburg, VA, March 2013 – December 2015
• Supervised check-in and registration for various Unified Sports programs
• Engaged with athletes of all ages and built connections as a community
Independent Provider, PCG Public Partnerships, LLC
Fairfax, VA, January 2013 – August 2017
• Cared for individual with autism, 18 years of age at beginning of job
• Engaged in developmental activities and daily exercise routines
 Memberships & • Robert Septimus Pace, Jr. Scholarship, The University of Virginia, 2017
Affiliations • Rho Gamma for Panhellenic Council at Virginia Tech, 2015 – 2016
• Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Active Member, 2013 – 2016
• Hospitality and Tourism Management Study Abroad Program, May 2014 – June 2014
• Virginia Tech On-Campus Transition Program for Students with Disabilities, 2014
• Autism Speaks U at Virginia Tech, Marketing Chair, 2013
• Residential Leadership Community at Virginia Tech, 2012 – 2013
• Recipient, Leslie G. Sherman Academic Scholarship, West Springfield High School, 2012

Related Skills & • Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certified

Certifications • Proficient in using Promethean Board, AverVision, Kahoot, and Google Classroom
• Skilled at differentiating life skills instruction
• Knowledge of various current research techniques and methods
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Access