Certification
- State of Michigan Certified - Professional Teaching Certificate,
Elementary (K-5) all subjects, Middle School (6-8) self-contained classroom - Issued June 2016 - Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology - Michigan State University - May 2018
- ClassDojo Mentor - 2016-Present
Education
Master of Arts Degree in Educational Technology (MAET) - August 2015-December 2018
Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI
MSU Teaching Certification Internship and Graduate School - August 2007-May 2008
Ralya Elementary School and Michigan State University – East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education - August 2002-May 2007
Michigan State University – East Lansing, MI
High School Honors Diploma - August 1998-May 2002
Iron Mountain Senior High School – Iron Mountain, MI
Master of Arts Degree in Educational Technology (MAET) - August 2015-December 2018
Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI
- Earned a 9-credit Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology in May 2018
- Earned 30 graduate credits from Michigan State University’s College of Education
MSU Teaching Certification Internship and Graduate School - August 2007-May 2008
Ralya Elementary School and Michigan State University – East Lansing, MI
- Earned 24 graduate credits from MSU in Teacher Education Classes
- GPA: 4.0
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education - August 2002-May 2007
Michigan State University – East Lansing, MI
- Elementary Education – Integrated Social Studies Major
- Six Semesters on the Dean’s List for Academic Achievement
High School Honors Diploma - August 1998-May 2002
Iron Mountain Senior High School – Iron Mountain, MI
- Magna Cum Laude
- Class President, 1998-2002
Work Experiences
West Iron County School District, Iron River, MI - August 2013-Present
Elementary (K-5) Computer Science-Technology Teacher
Northern Lights YMCA – Dickinson Center, Iron Mountain, MI - February 2011-July 2013
Aquatics Director, Summer Day Camp Director, and Youth & Family Programs Coordinator
Breitung Township School District, Kingsford, MI - August 2009-July 2011
Elementary (K-5) Computer Lab Teacher and Superior AmeriCorps Member
Kingsford Public Safety Department, Kingsford, MI - Summers of 2004-2010
Waterfront Lifeguard for Cowboy Lake Public Beach Area
Woodland Elementary School, Kingsford, MI - August 2008-June 2009
Teacher for Homebound Students (K-5)
West Iron County School District, Iron River, MI - August 2013-Present
Elementary (K-5) Computer Science-Technology Teacher
- Plan, develop, and teach Kindergarten through 5th grade students a wide variety of computer science skills and school subject-skills, utilizing Chromebooks on a daily basis
- Collaborate with my principal and fellow teachers daily to develop successful learning units for all of my students
Northern Lights YMCA – Dickinson Center, Iron Mountain, MI - February 2011-July 2013
Aquatics Director, Summer Day Camp Director, and Youth & Family Programs Coordinator
- Operated and promoted YMCA Youth and Aquatics programs, using various forms of multimedia
- Recruited, hired, trained, scheduled and supervised staff for both the YMCA Youth and Aquatics departments
Breitung Township School District, Kingsford, MI - August 2009-July 2011
Elementary (K-5) Computer Lab Teacher and Superior AmeriCorps Member
- Set up, maintained, and coordinated the computer lab at Woodland Elementary School
- Taught Kindergarten through 5th grade students computer skills and school subject-skills, using iMac computers on a daily basis
Kingsford Public Safety Department, Kingsford, MI - Summers of 2004-2010
Waterfront Lifeguard for Cowboy Lake Public Beach Area
- Prevented injuries, accidents, and drowning from occurring at Cowboy Lake Public Beach
- Educated and informed beach patrons about proper water safety
Woodland Elementary School, Kingsford, MI - August 2008-June 2009
Teacher for Homebound Students (K-5)
- Planned and taught units and lessons in all elementary subject areas to homebound K-5 students with severe physical disabilities
- Effectively communicated with parents, families, and Woodland Elementary administrators to build a strong, respectful relationship between the students and the school
Educational Technology Skills
I am highly proficient and have had practical work experience with the following technology applications:
I am highly proficient and have had practical work experience with the following technology applications:
- PC and Mac computers
- Various Internet browsers
- Google Apps
- Google Sites
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Various tablets/smartphones
- PowerSchool
- Digital cameras
- Document projectors
- Printers and scanners
- Website development
- Copying machines
Professional Development
- West Iron County Schools staff meetings, professional development, and special trainings (monthly) in Iron River, MI - September 2013-Present
- Google Educator Certification Academy at Tahquamenon Area School District, Newberry, MI - June 2016
- YMCA Day Camp Director Training in Oswego, IL - May 2011
- Superior AmeriCorps Member professional development and volunteer trainings (monthly) in Houghton, MI - August 2009-May 2011
- Breitung Township Schools staff meetings and trainings (monthly) in Kingsford, MI - August 2009-May 2011
- Destination ImagiNation Appraiser and Training Sessions in Lansing, MI - Spring 2008