Education
Michigan State University
Master of Arts in Education- May, 2017
Concentration- Literacy & Technology
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education- May, 2012
Teaching Major: Language Arts
Teaching Minor: Early Childhood Development with Special Education (ZS Endorsement)
Teaching Experience
Bemis Elementary School (2013-present)
1st Grade Teacher
Troy School District
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Providing best practice instruction for a variety of learners
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Co-development of school-wide Multi-tiered Systems of Support structure
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Active member of Critical Thinking Leadership Team (focus on Visible Thinking)
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Building Technology Chair
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Implementation of intensive behavior plans for students with a variety of special needs
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Differentiated instruction for large ESL population
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Co-facilitator of Visible Thinking Workshops for teachers around the state
Vandenberg World Cultures Academy (August 2012-May 2013)
Full Year Internship- 2nd Grade Teacher
Southfield Public School District​
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Demonstrated creative classroom management techniques including “Whole Brain Teaching”
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Co-coordinator of AP program
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Using assessment to drive instruction
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Experience with a variety of demographics
Professional Development & Leadership
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Extensive training in Harvard University's Project Zero in the area of Visible Thinking & The 8 Cultural Forces with Ron Ritchhart & Mark Church
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"10 Things to Say to Your Students Everyday... and Why They Matter" -Ron Ritchhart
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Cultures of Thinking in Math Learning Institute by Mark Church
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Reading & Writing Workshop Training by Teacher's College
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Math Content Area Team Leader
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Illuminate Education National Conference
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MACUL (Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning) Conference
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Elementary Technology Chair
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Teacher Lab Host- Cultures of Thinking
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Innovation & Growth Mindset with George Couros
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Facilitator of building-wide monthly technology training
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Facilitator of district-wide Office 365 & SeeSaw trainings
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CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Training, 2016
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Co-developer of building wide implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Model
