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Shannon Carlson
Shannon Carlson's Resume Page
Objective
To obtain a position as an elementary or middle school teacher
Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Masters of Art in Education, June 2011-Present
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Fifth Year Teacher Certification Program, August 2010-May 2011
12 graduate- level credits, May 2011
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts, August 2010
Major: Elementary Education
Minors: Social Studies, Geography & Environmental Science
Certification:
Michigan Provisional Teaching Certificate, May 2010
Grades K-5 All Subjects
Grades 6-8 Environmental Studies (NJ)
Grades 6-8 Geography (CB)
Grades 6-8 Social Studies Expected August 2015
Teaching Experience
General Education Teacher, East Arbor Charter Academy, Ypsilanti, MI
Grade Level: Second August 2011-present
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organized and maintained a classroom of diverse students, promoting a positive learning environment for all children
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collaboratively planned cross curricular units
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integrated formative assessment process, RTI (response to intervention) strategies, and data into daily planning and instruction to help meet the needs of all students
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assembled multiple instructional strategies including small groups, large group, individual and teacher modeling to meet specific learning styles of students.
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communicated with parents through weekly newsletter and weekly e-mails, phone calls, e-mails, informal and formal conferences
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created and implemented positive classroom management strategies
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engaged students in active, hands-on learning experiences through the use of manipulative
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served as member of green committee planning school wide recycling initiative and constructing a community garden
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organized and participated in afterschool tutoring program
Teacher Intern, Thompson K-8 International Academy (International Baccalaureate Candidate School)
Grade Level: Fifth, August 2010-May 2011
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co-planned and co-taught all subjects during fall semester
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assumed full responsibility of classroom for 10 weeks
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differentiated instruction based on specified needs of students
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created behavior management systems
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assembled multiple instructional strategies including small group, large group, individual and teacher modeling in order to meet specific learning styles of students
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communicated with parents through letters, E-mails, phone calls and conferences
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volunteered hours to connect with students and family members outside of school including Family Math Night, Box Tops for Education, and Book Club
Teaching-related Experience:
Private Tutor, Grade Level: 2nd, Ypsilanti MI, 2011
Volunteer Oakland Elementary School, K-5, Royal Oak, MI, 2010
Professional Development
Literacy Stations and Centers, 2012
Certified in First Aid and CPR for Infants, Children and Adults, 2011
Project Learning Tree K-12 Educator Certified March 2011
Michigan Literacy Progress Profile Trained March 2010
Learn Today, Teach Tomorrow Conference March 2010
Lucy Calkins Writer's Workshop K-2 Trained January 2010
*References Upon Request
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