Resume
Education
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
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January 2015-Present: Master of Arts in Education
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24 Credits Completed, Anticipated Completion August 2016
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July 2008-May 2010: Master of Arts in Literacy Instruction
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18 Credits Completed
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August 2008-April 2009: Elementary and Special Education Internship
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24 Graduate Certification Credits Completed
August 2004-May 2008: Bachelor of Arts in Special Education
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129 Credits Completed
Teaching Experience
Lansing Charter Academy
Lansing, MI
December 2013- Present
Special Education teacher for grades K-3 and 6th grade
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Experience working in an inclusive setting
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Coordinating intial special education evaluations
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Collaborating on functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs)
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Experience with school-wide positive behavior supports
- Intervention Assistance Team (IAT) committee chairperson for 2 school years
Professional Education
Service Group (PESG)
Lansing, MI
April 2009- May 2010
April 2012-October 2013
Substitute Teacher
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Grades K-8 in Greater Lansing Area
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6-week long-term position at the Capital Area Career Center in the school to work transition program for special education young adults
National Heritage Academies
Lansing, MI
September 2009- May 2010
Substitute Teacher
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Grades K-5 at Lansing Charter Academy and K-8 at Windemere Park Charter Academy
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9-week long-term in a 3-5 resource room at Windemere Park
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Elementary Education K-5
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Special Education-Learning Disabilities K-12 Endorsement
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Social Studies 6-8 Endorsement
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Highly Qualified Status in Math and English Language Arts
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Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification
Field Experience
Explorer Elementary
Williamston, MI
September 2008- May 2009
Teaching Internship Fourth grade general education classroom and 3-5 resource room setting
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Planned and taught lessons in all subjects (general education)
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Planned and taught lessons in reading and math corresponding to students' Invidialized Education Plan (IEP) goals
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Wrote IEPs and ran IEP meetings
Clovelly Public School
Clovelly, NSW, Australia
July – August 2008
Study Abroad Placement: Grade: 1-2, General Education
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Planned and taught lessons relating to the Olympics
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Assisted with classroom activities and planning
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Co-taught a physical education lesson
Post Oak Elementary
Lansing, MI
September 2007-May 2008
Senior Field Placement- Fourth grade general education classroom
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Conducted a Functional Behavior Assessment
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Planned and implemented a Behavior Intervention Plan
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Planned and taught lessons in all core subjects
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Collaborated with parents to coordinate classroom activities.
Certifications and Endorsements
Photo Credits: Michigan State University image retrieved from Michigan State University College of Education website.
Michigan Department of Education Image retrieved from Michigan Department of Education website.
