Summary
My objective is to provide a positive learning experience in which the students not only learn the curriculum, but find pleasure and enthusiasm in the learning process. During this process, the students will learn through a multiple intelligences curriculum providing hands on lessons to enhance learning.
Professional Experience
Creative Montessori Academy, Dearborn Heights, MI August 2010 to June 2012
Head Teacher
- Trained to use Scranton series to develop curriculum and assess student progress in the classroom using computers.
- Created curriculum to support both Montessori and Michigan standards for all three grade levels in all subject areas.
- Performed student background reviews in reading using DRAs to develop guided reading groups based on student needs.
- Set up center-based learning for Math, Science, Language Arts, and Geography using Montessori and other classroom materials.
- Participated in PLC with other 1-3rd grade teacher to collaborate and develop lesson plans that correspond in each classroom.
- Attended RESA sponsored 21st Century Skills training for the classroom.
- Set up field trips
- Volunteered on committee to help promote the school for various family nights.
- Used Curriculum Crafter to research subject matter that incorporates Montessori and Michigan Standards in learning.
- Worked with my assistant to provide a positive, structured, and serene learning environment where all students could thrive.
- Attended several conferences throughout the year, including MC3 curriculum, BER conferences on Writing with 6 1 traits and Using Technology in the Elementary Classroom
Assorted Schools, Dearborn Heights, MI 7/11/2009 to 4/30/2010
Long Term Substitute Teacher
- Implemented daily activities of physical education for grades K-5.
- Developed lessons and taught Health grades 4-5.
- Created Brain Gym activities for kindergarten students.
Dearborn South, Dearborn Heights, MI 1/5/2009 to 4/17/2009
Student Teacher
- Created and taught daily lesson for Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
- Taught Everyday Mathematics lessons using the curriculum developed for the district.
- Worked for Dearborn Heights District 7 as a long term substitute teacher for 6th grade science, and 1st grade.
- Participated in SIOP training and writing workshops with classroom teachers.
Education and Training
2009 Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI
Bachelors of Science Elementary Education
Certifications
- Provisional Elementary Certificate K-8
- Montessori Certificate 6-9 (1st-3rd grade)