Experience

January 2023 - Present

4th Grade General Education Student Teacher

Buchanan Elementary School, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Provided an engaging interdisciplinary course of study that integrates reading, writing, analytical skills development in alignment with state standards for all content areas.
Created a developmentally appropriate, child-centered environment that establishes positive student behavioral expectations conducive to all learner's needs through structured routines, and positive behavioral interventions.
Established classroom structure that values positive relationships through intentional implementation of appropriate Social Emotional curriculum
Administered district mid-year and end-of-year assessments in accordance with district guidelines.
Co-ordinated and implement accommodations for students with IEPs and 504 plans with fidelity.

August 2022 - December 2022

Buchanan Elementary School, Grand Rapids, Michigan

I developed Individualized Education Programs for students based on data using research-based practices.
Determined students' least restrictive environment and supported students in that environment.
Differentiated instruction
Documented student progress toward IEP goals and adjust their instruction based on their progress.
Coordinated support and push-in services in the general education classrooms.
I collaborated with service providers, general education teachers, and other staff to implement and review evaluation data.
Created and implemented behavioral support plans.
Maintained Service Capture logs.
Participated in the Student Success Team.
Made positive contact with parents via in person-contact, notes home, and phone calls.

October 2021 - May 2022

Gardener International Magnet School, Lansing, Michigan

I assisted in a kindergarten classroom and established relationships with students through consistent positive interactions in small and whole group settings.
I co-planned and taught lessons in literacy and social studies
I adapted the classroom and the curriculum for diverse learners
I administered ESGI (Educational Software for Guiding Instruction) assessments and tailored future lessons on the student data collected

October 2019 - January 2022

MSU Libraries, East Lansing, Michigan

Digitized and made documents accurate and accessible using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, and Abbyy Fine Reader.
Analyzed and compared computer files to original documents to ensure accuracy.

Consistently went beyond target goals for workload while achieving the desired quality

May 2021 - August 2021

Developing K.I.D.S, Detroit, Michigan

I designed and implemented personalized lesson plans in reading, writing, decoding, word patterns, and phonics.
I tutored students one-on-one or in pairs to increase reading comprehension and phonetics.
I individualized instruction based on assessment results.
I was responsible for hosting the Zoom meeting, monitoring and maintaining break-out rooms, and assisting in problem-solving during technical difficulties.

September 2019 - December 2019
September 2018 - December 2018

Lansing, Michigan

Tutored student one-on-one using strategies developed by Dr. Lois Bader to improve the literacy of the student.
Designed and executed lesson plans for each session by analyzing the last session's progress.
Fostered self-esteem in the student by encouraging them to set goals and then helping them achieve their goals.

October 2018 - December 2018

Mt. Hope STEAM School, Lansing, Michigan

I tutored students one-on-one and in small groups to reteach challenging concepts and complete missing assignments to ensure their eligibility for honor roll.
I monitored and supported students during the READ 180 Lab by helping students record their reading data, use their data to pick books at their independent reading level, and read with students to improve their reading comprehension.
I copied, organized, and distributed worksheets and papers for the teacher.

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