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Tracie J. Whelan has extensive education and teaching experience. She received her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Master's degree in Teaching and Curriculum from Michigan State University. She holds teaching certifications in Arizona and Michigan. Whelan has taught first and second grade, and completed internships in Michigan. She is currently a first grade teacher in Arizona, where she utilizes data-driven instruction and differentiated teaching.

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T Whelan Resume

Tracie J. Whelan has extensive education and teaching experience. She received her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Master's degree in Teaching and Curriculum from Michigan State University. She holds teaching certifications in Arizona and Michigan. Whelan has taught first and second grade, and completed internships in Michigan. She is currently a first grade teacher in Arizona, where she utilizes data-driven instruction and differentiated teaching.

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Tracie J.

Whelan
Education:
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, July 2014 Present
Masters in Teaching and Curriculum
Program Concentration: Literacy & Language Instruction
Expected Graduation: December 2015

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, August 2012 May 2013
5th Year Teacher Certification Program
12 Graduate Level Teaching and Curriculum Credits

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, August 2008 May 2012
Bachelor of Arts, May 2012
Major: Elementary Education
Minor: Teaching English as a Second Language

Certification:
Arizona Elementary Provisional Teaching Certification

1-8, All Core Content Areas


K-12, English as a Second Language
K-12, Structured English Immersion

Michigan Elementary Provisional Teaching Certification

K-5, All Core Content Areas


K-8, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Teaching Experience:
Frank Borman Elementary School, Phoenix, AZ, July 2014 present
Cartwright School District, Classroom Teacher, 1st grade classroom

Served as team leader on School Leadership team and facilitator on PBIS committee
Created school wide data collection system including structures for student data notebooks and goal setting
Implemented Kagan Cooperative Learning structures across multiple content areas
Lead action research on the effectiveness of Walk to Read program on RCBM assessments
Differentiated instruction for At-Risk, High-Achieving, English Language Learning, and special needs students
through use of a Walk to Read program incorporating elements from 95% group interventions

Silverlea Primary School, Cape Town, South Africa, July 2014


Michigan State University Graduate Study Abroad Program, Guest Teacher 3rd grade classroom

Observed, participated, and analyzed the teaching/schooling experience in South Africa


Expanded my understanding of American education through comparison of teaching experiences in the United
States and South Africa
Taught whole group lessons in reading and math through collaboration with the cooperating teacher

Frank Borman Elementary School, Phoenix, AZ, July 2013 May 2014
Cartwright School District, Classroom Teacher, 2nd grade classroom

Utilized a Plan, Teach, Reflect, Apply teaching approach


Assessed students formally, informally, formatively, and summatively in all subjects for data driven instruction
Directed students in tracking their own progress in multiple areas with data notebooks
Incorporated strategies from Robert J. Marzanos The Art and Science of Teaching into the classroom culture
Piloted a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) unit for 2nd grade

Parkview Elementary School, Novi, MI, September 2012 May 2013


Michigan State University, Year-Long Internship, 1st grade classroom

Successfully completed ten weeks of lead teaching by preparing and delivering lessons in Language Arts (CAF
and Daily 5, workshop model), Mathematics (Everyday Mathematics, workshop model), Social Studies, and Science
Designed a system of management incorporating key principles from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and
Love and Logic
Aided construction of a team data wall with other grade level teachers and interns for intervention purposes
Advised personal and academic goal-setting and individualized plans to achieve those goals
Communicated with parents through emails and parent teacher conferences

Novi Community School District, Substitute Teacher, Novi, MI, October 2012 May 2013

Managed classroom and executed teachers lesson plans with fidelity


Gained experience across multiple grade levels and a variety of classroom environments

Cornerstone Academy Preparatory School, San Jose, CA, May 2012 June 2012
Field Experience, 1st grade classroom

Prepared and taught whole group lessons in reading and writing through collaboration with the cooperating teacher
Assessed student work with collaborating teachers guidance
Ensured the progression of At-Risk students through one-on-one guidance and supplemental resources
Monitored independent work and assisted students in daily activities
Conducted small groups of below grade level-ESL students in reading and writing

Professional Development:

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Training, Phoenix 2015


Solution Tree Las Vegas Professional Learning Communities at Work Institute, Las Vegas 2015
Member of Phi Beta Delta International Honor Society, East Lansing 2015
95% Group Phonics Lesson Library Training, Phoenix 2015
Effective Teaching Strategies Harry Wong, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix 2013
Behavior as a Subject - Meredith Seara, Cartwright School District, Phoenix 2013
Kagan Cooperative Learning Strategies, Phoenix 2013
Thinking Maps Training, Phoenix 2013
Infant, Child, and Adult CPR; First Aid, American Red Cross, Lapeer 2013
Observed tiered intervention meetings at Burt Elementary resulting from a school wide data wall and shared new
knowledge with colleagues, Waterford 2013
Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment Training, Novi 2012

Technology:

Progress monitored students using AIMSweb assessment technology


Designed, presented and taught utilizing SMART board technology and software
Shared teaching materials with colleagues through Google Drive and Dropbox
Accessed Atlas Rubicon Curriculum and Data Warehouse to acquire and implement district curriculum
Utilized an iPad conferring app to track, record, and sort student data
Used document camera during instructional time
Proficient with Microsoft Office software; including PowerPoint and Excel

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