She maintained a positive learning environment in our classroom where students of all backgrounds and abilities could flourish. Kathy Fish, 2 nd grade teacher, Northeast Elementary
Objective To maintain an early childhood teaching position in which I will be able to use my skills and abilities to teach and support students while providing a safe, encouraging learning environment.
Education Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor, MI May 2014 3.9 GPA
Teacher Qualifications Provisional Certification May 2014 Early Childhood Education Endorsement (ZS) Elementary Certification (K-5) NCLB Highly Qualified Teacher
Certification Michigan Elementary Certification May 2014 First Aid/CPR (American Heart Association) May 2013 PESG Substitute Teaching Certification Oct. 2013 MLPP Dec. 2013
Student Teaching Northeast Elementary Jan.-Mar. 2014 1024 Fleming Ave. Jackson, MI 49202 Cooperating teacher: Kathy Fish Principal: Melissa Paschall
Key Contributions: Responsible for designing and implementing a variety of learning experiences based on state and local benchmark standards Collaborated with grade level teachers to plan and implement MTSS groups (Strategic Intervention Group) Worked with VI, AI, EI, CI, LD, TBI and EL students, as well as students with severe behavioral problems Differentiated curriculum for five students with IEPs
You are the best teacher I ever had, Miss Lehman. Your math facts are fun. Your science facts are fun, too. 2 nd grade student, Northeast Elementary
Attended IEP meetings for five students and was a part of the certification process of an AI student Participated in the professional learning community and school leadership team
Frost Elementary (Head Start) Mar.-May 2014 1226 South Wisner St. Jackson, MI 49203 Cooperating Teacher: Jamie Fletcher Director: Jackie Barber
Key Contributions: Responsible for planning and implementing lessons according to the Head Start curriculum and PQA Maintained a safe, warm, caring environment for preschool students Attended monthly staff meetings Participated in home visits
Other Teaching Experience Mentor for Autism (C.A.S.E.) Program, Spring Arbor University Sept.-Oct. 2013 Mentored students, led lessons, taught social skills
Preschool Co-Op Teacher Jackson, MI Sept. 2012-May 2013 Responsible for writing and preparing curriculum Taught 3 and 4 year old students once a week
Summer Camp Counselor Camp Selah, Reading, MI June-July 2010-2013 Led outdoor activities and games Wrote and presented chapel lessons Led small group discussions Cabin leader for students ages 6-18
Childrens Church Teacher Bethel Church, Jackson, MI Apr. 2012-present Responsible for preparing and teaching interactive lessons for 1 st - 6 th grade students
Library Page Jackson District Library, Vandercook, MI Aug. 2010-Dec. 2013 Taught preschoolers and toddlers in early literacy program Led/assisted with childrens story time Alison Lehman________________________________ 1505 Mound Ave. Jackson, MI 49203 (517)-945-2765 [email protected]