Katie Birchard

31435 E Wind Dr, Fraser, Michigan 48026

248-410-2662, katiebirchard03@gmail.com

Education University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas May 2022

Master of Science in Education (M.S.E.) Degree in Curriculum and
Instruction with an Emphasis in Reading Education

Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan May 2016

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

Employment
KEYS Grace Academy, Madison Heights, MI August 2021 - Present
Reading Specialist
● Use Literacy Footprints and Fountas and Pinnell to pull third grade students for
reading intervention.
● Provide assistance to teachers.
● Provide guidance, support, and data to K-3 teachers for IRIPS

KEYS Grace Academy, Madison Heights, MI August 2019 - 2021

2nd Grade Teacher
● Curriculum team member
● Student Teacher Mentor
● Taught hybrid during the pandemic.
● Administration Team
● Covid Committee
○ Worked with administration and health officials to develop the Back To
School Roadmap and Virtual Learning Option during the Pandemic.
● K-2 Mentor
● School Improvement Committee
● Created the Individualized Reading Improvement Plan template.
● Attended several IEP meetings.
● Student Leadership Mentor
● Experienced “looping” with my previous 1st graders.
● Worked with several students who speak little to zero English.

KEYS Grace Academy, Madison Heights, MI August 2016 - June 2019

1st Grade Teacher
● Attended several training sessions on “Essential Practices for Emergent
Readers.”
● Talent Show Committee
● Created KEYS Grace apparel for staff
● Student Leadership Mentor
● Adapted to a small classroom with no technology.

Skills MTTC Certified Outlook Technology

MS Excel Moodle MS Word
MS Office Inspiration Class Dojo
 Adobe Photoshop Leadership Zoom
Enthusiastic Virtual Teaching
Interpersonal Skills eSpark Ambassador
WIDA Certified (2021) KRA - Trainer of Trainers Certified

Philosophy I will strive to create a positive environment in which children feel comfortable and are
eager to learn. A positive, kind hearted, team oriented classroom will help the children
grow not only in their educational outlook but their personal outlook as well.

Reference Information provided if requested.