Lauren McCormick

2004 Tiffany Ct, Holland, MI, 49424

mccor236@msu.edu (616) 610-3339

Certifications
Michigan Elementary Standard Certificate May 2019
K-5 All Subjects (K-8 All Subjects Self Contained)
Adult and Child First Aid & CPR

Education
Teacher Certification May 2019
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Completed 12 graduate level credits
GPA: 4.0
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education May 2018
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Teaching Major: Social Studies
GPA: 3.8
High School Diploma May 2015
West Ottawa High School, Holland, MI
GPA: 3.8

Teaching Experience
Year-Long Teaching Internship - 1st Grade August 2018-April 2019
Delta Center Elementary, Grand Ledge Public Schools, Lansing, MI
 Designed, co-planned, and taught core subject lessons often utilizing a variety of curricula
 Implemented and built upon daily classrooms routines and management strategies
 Performed and evaluated assessments to collect data, guide instruction, and further learning
 Planned and directed the first school wide science night to enhance enthusiasm for science
 Fostered a positive student-teacher relationship by eating lunch with students once a week
 Communicated with staff and parents regularly to maintain needs of students and care of school
Field Placement - 4th Grade September 2017-April 2018
Explorer Elementary, Williamston Public Schools, Williamston, MI
 Created and taught whole and small group lessons in math, literacy, science, and social studies
 Directed math and literacy small group centers
 Reflected upon teaching and modified lesson plans based on feedback and research
Field Placement - 1st Grade January 2016-April 2016
Averill Elementary, Lansing Public Schools, Lansing, MI
 Observed the classroom environment, management strategies, and teaching practices
 Conducted read alouds and lead math lessons to small groups
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Teaching Related Work Experience

Writing Consultant September 2018-May 2019
Michigan State University Writing Center, East Lansing, MI
 Reviewed MSU students’ papers and literacy related assignments
 Assisted ELL students with their understanding and production of the English language
Student Athlete Tutor September 2016- May 2018
Michigan State University Student Athletic Support Services, East Lansing, MI
 Implemented individualized strategic plans to help student athletes navigate coursework
 Encouraged students to maintain motivation and organization throughout the semester
Literacy Tutor Summer 2017
Michigan State University College of Education, East Lansing, MI
 Administered assessments to a second grade student to create appropriate literacy lessons
 Prepared and enacted interactive read alouds and writing assignments
Full Time Day Camp Counselor Summer 2016/2018
Great Escape Summer Day Camp, Holland, MI
 Planned and taught educational, physical, and religious activities for K-5 children
 Maintained the safety and care of all children at camp and on public outings

Professional Development
 Attended all professional development for Grand Ledge Public Schools 2018-2019
 PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support Team) member at Delta Center Elementary 2018-2019
 Michigan Reading Association member 2019-present
 National Social Studies Council member 2019-present
 Emergent Bilinguals Training, MSU College of Education 2018
 Kappa Delta Pi, International Honors Society in Education, member 2016-2018
 Kappa Delta Pi Michigan State University Annual Teacher Expo 2016

Honors & Awards

 Hilda F. Mitchell Internship Fund Award in Education Fall 2018
 Michigan State University Dean’s List Fall 2015-Spring 2018
 John and Joanne Fuller Scholarship in Education Spring 2017

Skills & Technology

 Proficiencies: Apple products, Windows, Elmo, Document Camera, Chromebooks
 Experienced in: Microsoft Office, Excel, Google Docs, iRead
 Curricula: Journeys, Reading Street, Go Math!, Everyday Math, Next Generation Science Standards
(NGSS), Social Studies Alive!