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“She is a delightful mix of responsibility, efficiency,
maturity, enthusiasm, and dependability and has an incredible joy for living,
sharing that with her students.”
Deb Fahr
First Grade Teacher
Pullen School, Mount Pleasant
“She individualizes her teaching methods and materials to meet
the needs of each student…she has built a rapport with the students.
They trust her.”
Deb
Kuczynski
Resource Room Teacher
Central Montcalm Public Schools
“Great Smiles, Excellent rapport. Great
positive feedback, …behavior management,…and pulling defiant students into
lessons.”
Anne Wakenhut
University Supervisor, Central Michigan University
“[Her] future is bright and the children and parents that
come into contact with her will be lucky to have her as their teacher.”
Anastasia Bristley
Lead Teacher, CMU Human Growth and Development Lab (Headstart)
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Professional
Profile
Eager to use a wide variety of methods to guide students with
special needs in academic, personal, and social development.
Hold Bachelors Degree in Elementary
Education.
Certified to teach Special Education
(Emotional Impairments--EI) and child development (ZA)
Dedicated to creative and individualized
teaching as a means of creating positive relationships and a love for
learning.
Education and
Honors
B.S. Elementary
Education, Special Education Emphasis (December 2007)
Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Overall Grade Point Average: 3.81 Within Major: 3.94
Dean’s List: all
semesters of attendance
CMU Board of
Trustees Honors Scholarship
CMU Leadership
Scholarship
Dept. of Human
Environmental Studies Helen Lohr Scholarship Award
Ruby Leora Balduf
Scholarship
National Society of
Collegiate Scholars Member
Michigan Merit
Award
Key Qualifications
Certified in Elementary (K-5), Child Development, and Special
Education (b-26).
Ability to plan and instruct subject areas using broad variety
of teaching aids, motivational and individualized strategies to engage all
students in active learning.
Employ Developmentally Appropriate activities, instruction, and
assessment to reach students at their level.
Exhibit creativity, flexibility, and tenacity when working with
students, staff, and parents. Serve as a mentor and advocate to students with
special needs.
Experienced
Computer Educator
Designed and conducted various public workshops for training in
computer software and use. Instructed library patrons in basic computer
skills, Internet navigation, editing digital graphics, and spreadsheet
software.
Computer Skills
Software: Microsoft Windows, WordPerfect,
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher. Working knowledge of HTML,
MS Access, Adobe Photoshop, GIMP
Expert knowledge of information
technology related to the Internet
Peripheral Communication, Terminal-printer operations,
Smart Board, Scanning hardware and software
Teaching Experience
Student Teacher, Kindergarten, October 2007 to November 2007
Renaissance Public School Academy, Mount Pleasant, MI
Student Teacher, First Grade, August 2007 to October 2007
Pullen Elementary, Mount Pleasant, MI
Student Teacher, Resource Room, January 2007 to May 2007
Central Montcalm
Upper Elementary, Stanton, MI
Classroom Assistant, Head Start
Preschool, August 2006 to December 2006
Human Growth and
Development Lab, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI
Classroom Assistant, Hillside Elementary, May 2006
to June 2006
Center-based severe
emotional impairment program, Midland County ESA, Sanford, MI
Computer Training
Position
Computer Page, August 2005 to present
Chippewa River
District Libraries, Veterans Memorial Library. Mount Pleasant, MI
Mentor Related
Positions
Orientation Mentor, May 2005 to June 2005
Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI
Resident Assistant, August 2004 to May 2005
Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI
References
Anastasia Bristley, (989) 774-1775.
169 Wightman Hall, CMU, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.
Lead Teacher, CMU
Human Growth and Development Lab (Headstart)
Deb Kuczynski, (989) 831-2300. 1488 S. Sheridan Rd SW, Stanton, MI 48888
Resource Room, Central Montcalm Upper Elementary.
Deb Fahr, (989) 775-2270. 251 S. Brown St, Mt Pleasant , MI 48858
First Grade Teacher, Pullen Elementary
Rachel Biedenbender, (989) 773-9889. 2797 S. Isabella Rd, Mt
Pleasant, MI 48858
Kindergarten Teacher, Renaissance Academy.
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