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Resume

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA, 2014 – 2016

Master of Arts in Education

Concentrations: Special Education and Literacy Education

 

Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI, USA, 2004 – 2007

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Teacher Preparation

Major: Teacher Preparation – Elementary Education

Minors: Elementary Mathematics, Social Studies, Structures of Disciplines

 

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA, 1986 – 1990

Bachelor of Arts Degree

Major: Marketing

Education
Teaching Experience
Frameworks and Curriculums
  • Common Core State Standards

  • International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program Scope and Sequence

  • British National Curriculum

  • Singapore Math

  • Everyday Mathematics

  • First Steps Writing and Reading Developmental Continuums

Technology
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

  • Wix Website Builder

  • Google Sites

  • Google Docs

  • Zoom

  • Skype

  • Epson Projector

  • Smart Board

  • Atlas

  • Moodle

  • Edline

Certification
  • State of Michigan Provisional Teaching Certificate, 1st Renewal June 2016 – June 2019

  • Endorsements in Elementary K-5 All Subjects (K-8 Self CC), Mathematics (EX) 6-8, and Social Studies (RX) 6-8

Profile

Enthusiastic and caring elementary educator committed to providing dynamic and differentiated instruction to students of all abilities in order to foster their lifelong passion for learning.

High Quality Practices
  • Learning Communities

  • Peer Collaboration

  • Cross-Disciplinary Studies

  • Inquiry Circles

  • Literature Circles 

  • Guided Reading

     

     

  • Writer’s Workshop and Big Writing

  • Universal Design for Learning

  • Authentic and Alternate Assessments

     

     

Stepping Stones

Shanghai, China

http://steppingstoneschina.net

Volunteer English Teacher

Huabo Lixing Hang School, Huacau Campus 

Grades 4 - 5

February 2014 – June 2015

 

Volunteer Coordinator

Huabo Lixing Hang School, Huacau Campus

September 2015 – June 2015

Concordia International School Shanghai

Shanghai, China

https://www.concordiashanghai.org​

Substitute Teacher

Elementary School

September 2014 – June 2015

Stonehill International School 

Bangalore, India

http://stonehill.in

Classroom Teacher

Grade 2 (Primary Year 5)

August 2011 – June 2013

 

Mathematics Coordinator

Primary Years Program

Pre-K - Grade 5

August 2012 – June 2013

Seoul Foreign British School

Seoul, South Korea

http://www.seoulforeign.org/page.cfm?p=334

Learning Support Teacher

Grades K - 8 (British Years 1 - 9)

August 2009 – September 2010

 

Co-Classroom Teacher 

Kindergarten (British Year 1)

September 2008 – June 2009

 

Subject Area Teacher

Social Studies, Religious Education, and Art 

Grade 1 (British Year 2)

October 2007 – September 2010

Brighton Area Schools

Brighton, Michigan, USA

http://www.brightonareaschools.com

Substitute Teacher

Elementary School

March 2007 – June 2007

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Professional Development
  • Teaching ESL Students in Mainstream Classrooms: Language in Learning Across the Curriculum Course, 2013

  • Differentiating Learning in the Classroom Workshop, 2013

  • Primary Years Programme Global Education, Participation, and Action Workshop, 2012

  • Making the PYP Happen in the Classroom Workshop, 2011

  • Project WILD, 2006

School and Community Involvement

Public Relations, Northville Rowing Club, Northville, MI, April 2016 – present 

Shanghai Expatriate Association, China, November 2013 – June 2015

American Women’s Club of Shanghai, China, August 2013 – June 2015

House Captains Mentor, Stonehill International School, August 2012 – June 2013

PYP Exhibition Mentor, Stonehill International School, School Years 2011 – 2013

Afterschool Club Facilitator, Stonehill International School, School Years 2011 – 2013 

Judge, Middle Years Programme IT Competition, Stonehill International School, May 2013

Judge, Primary Years Programme Science Fair, Stonehill International School, March 2013

Oversees Women’s Club of Bangalore, India, October 2010 – July 2013Seoul Foreign British School Representative, Dongdaemun Fundraiser, Seoul, South Korea, August 2008 – June 2010

Key Stage 1 Musical Program Designer, August 2008 – June 2009

International Fair Committee, Seoul Foreign British School, Seoul, South Korea, August 2008 – June 2009

Science Fun Day Parent Co-Leader, Lindbom Elementary School, Brighton, MI, School Years 2003 – 2005 

Walled Lake Consolidated Schools

Walled Lake, Michigan, USA

http://wlcsd.org

Guest Teacher

Employed by EduStaff

April 2016 – present 

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