EDUCATION
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
2018- 2020
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Master of Arts in Education , May 2020
Concentration: Literacy
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
2011- 2015
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts, May 2015
Major: Elementary Education
Teaching Major: Language Arts
Teaching Minor: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
CERTIFICATIONS AND ENDORSEMENTS
State of Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate, May 2016
State of Michigan Elementary Professional Certificate, June 2022
Elementary K-5 All Subjects
Elementary K-8 Self- Contained
Language Arts K- 8
English as a Second Language K- 8
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TEACHER
August 2017 - Present
Richland, Michigan
Grade Level: 4
• Cultivated a nurturing environment by leading daily community meetings
• Conducted and analyzed benchmark assessments
• Collaborated with a professional learning community to assess data and compose lesson plans
• Implemented tiered interventions daily in reading and mathematics
• Recorded student academics and goals in student leadership binders
• Promoted the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People through the Leader in Me Program
• Communicated with parents directly or via email, phone calls, and blog posts
TEACHER
August 2016 - May 2017
Sturgis, Michigan
Grade Level: 4
• Fostered student growth with customized center activities and hands-on tasks
• Differentiated instruction using the SIOP model to 33% Hispanic student population
• Monitored student progress with iReady program
STUDENT TEACHER INTERNSHIP
August 2015 - May 2016
Vandenberg World Cultures Academy
Southfield, Michigan
Grade Level: 3
• Worked closely with a diverse student population, including 55% ESL students
• Produced lesson and unit plans with experienced teachers and instructors
• Administered assessments to track student learning
• Joined the Parent-Teacher Association and volunteered at meetings and events
URBAN IMMERSION FELLOW
May 2015 - July 2016
Detroit, Michigan
Grade Level: 5
• Developed and delivered instruction to 14 bilingual students
• Discussed urban education topics in weekly seminars
• Aided in community-based service projects in Detroit
ESL PLACEMENT
September 2015 - December 2015
East Lansing, Michigan
Grade Levels: K - 5
• Observed and co-taught ESL students
• Implemented techniques for English language learners
TECHNOLOGY AND SKILLS
I use Screencastify as a creative, interactive way to communicate and engage students.
I earned this badge from the Peardeck platform.
I use Peardeck as an interactive presentation tool to engage students, formatively assess their learning, and introduce new information.
I use Flipgrid for students to share their ideas and learn together. They record summaries, book reviews, and demonstrate their mathematics knowledge all on this platform. I also have students reflect and respond to their learning on Flipgrid.
Quizlet is an app that I use to promote student collaboration and to share in their learning of new vocabulary and terminology.
I use Quizziz to develop free gamified quizzes for every subject to play in class and at home.
Classkick is an app and web-based instructional tool. I love utilizing Classkick because it allows me to see students working in real-time and support kids with immediate feedback.
I use ClassDojo to motivate students, track their behaviors, connect parents, have students share their work, and post announcements.
Image Credits
“Class Dojo.” Class Dojo, https://www.classdojo.com/.
“Classkick.” Classkick, https://blog.classkick.com/.
“Flipgrid .” Flipgrid , https://blog.flipgrid.com/downloads.
"Peardeck, "https://www.peardeck.com/googleslides
“Quizlet.” Quizlet, https://quizlet.com/login.
“Quizziz.” Quizziz, https://quizizz.com/.
“Screencastify .” Screencastify , https://www.linkedin.com/company/screencastify.