Dedicated Teacher eager to contribute over 10 years of experience to an Elementary Education opportunity.

• Recognized for ability to simplify complex concepts and design innovative strategies to promote student growth and development.
• Regarded for strength in science and mathematics; skilled in identifying individual needs and developing specialized action plans.
• Working knowledge of Spanish, French and German languages.

Dr. Martin Luther King Elementary School, Muskegon Heights, MI 2013-2015

Resource Teacher, 2nd-6th Grades

• Thoroughly assessed students and developed individualized plans to promote growth and development.
• Monitored student progress; maintained open lines of communication with parents to relay pertinent information.
• Continually developed and implemented measurable objectives and IEP goals.
• Utilized tools, including thinking maps and multiple forms of multi-media, to encourage student engagement.
• Leverage positive reinforcement strategies throughout daily interactions with students.
• Administered MSTEP and Educational Performance Series tests.

Muskegon Heights High School Academy, Muskegon Heights, MI 2012-2013

Resource Teacher, 7th-12th Grades

• Developed highly effective curriculum and maintained caseload for 30+ students in grades 7-12.
• Identified individual weaknesses and implemented action plans to promote growth; monitored student progress and set measurable goals.
• Streamlined existing special educating filing processes; resulting in increased efficiency.
• Implemented innovative strategies to increase student engagement; utilized various pieces of literature and culturally appropriate multi-media.

Professional Educational Services Group 2008-2011

Substitute Teacher, Fifth Grade Teacher

• Fulfilled short term and long term substitute teaching roles for various grades.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills, along with an ability to adapt quickly and remain flexible.

Bingham Farms Elementary School, Bingham Farms, MI 2010

Resource Room, 4th and 5th Grades

• Recognized for development of innovative strategies continually promoting student growth; created a mnemonic rap to improve fluency and spelling, as well as multiple choice vocabulary activities based on classroom basal stories.
• Simplified complex math concepts.

Bingham Farms Elementary School, Bingham Farms, MI 2009

Teacher, 3rd and 4th Grades

• Designed motivating, engaging curriculum to increase student knowledge.
• Originated cloze activity with cut and paste science vocabulary, employed first, then picture cue strategies and used craft materials for life skill lessons.

Hamlin Elementary School, Rochester, M 2008

Teacher, K-5th Grades

• Successfully completed a learning disabilities practicum; simplified complex reading concepts to promote overall growth.
• Maintained open lines of communication with team of teachers and parents.

Academic Success Services, Clinton Township, MI 1996-2010

Tutor

• Provided academic support to students ranging from kindergarten through grade 12 on various subjects, including foreign language, writing and math.
• Utilized innovative tactics to assist students with letter formation, test preparation and memorization.

Martin Luther King Educational Center and Academy; Detroit, MI 2001-2002

Self Contained/Co Teacher, 2nd Grade, Science Teacher, 5th Grade

• Gained valuable exposure to effective teaching strategies; incorporated sensory materials throughout lesson plans.
• Developed effective curriculum to promote student growth.

Master of Arts in Special Education with LD Endorsement, Oakland University, Rochester, MI; 2008

Master of Arts in Curriculum and Teaching, Michigan State University, Birmingham, MI; 1999

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, Minors in Earth Science and Environmental Science,

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI; 1995

National LDA Member; 2017

Michael Golds AD/HD Conference, Oakland Community College; 2011

Strategic Co-Teaching K-12 Seminar; 2011

Michigan Reading Association Conferences; 2010

Learning Disabilities Association Conference; 2009

CIMS Training; 2008

Member, CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder); 2007

MRA (Michigan Reading Association) Member; 2009-2012