Rachel Patzwaldt's Resume
Objective
To provide students with a greater sense of the world around them and a desire to better themselves through education.
Education
September 2012-May 2014
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Masters in the Art of Education Program (MAED)
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Fifth Year Teacher Internship Program
Michigan State Univesity, East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts Degree
To provide students with a greater sense of the world around them and a desire to better themselves through education.
Education
September 2012-May 2014
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Masters in the Art of Education Program (MAED)
- Concentration on Literacy Education
- Current GPA: 3.81
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Fifth Year Teacher Internship Program
- Fulfilled at Whitehills Elementary in third grade
- 12 Graduate Credits
- GPA: 4.00
Michigan State Univesity, East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts Degree
- Majored in Elementary Education with minors in Earth Science and History
- GPA: 3.42
Teaching Experience
September 2003-Present
DeWitt Public Schools, DeWitt, MI
Elementary Classroom Teacher, Grades 2, 3, and 4
September 2003-Present
DeWitt Public Schools, DeWitt, MI
Elementary Classroom Teacher, Grades 2, 3, and 4
- Lead a variety of classroom models: traditional, looping, single gender, team-taught, co-taught
- Plan, implement and assess all content areas
- Developed and maintain positive behavior systems as related to classroom management and school wide behavior systems
- Administer, assess and evaluate universal screeners, then use information to differentiate instruction and implement research based interventions
- Communicate effectively to parents through weekly newsletters, e-mails, classroom website, formal and informal conferences, monthly Brown Bag Lunches
- Develop and administer formative and summative assessments that guide instructional decisions
- Differentiate instruction based on student need and ability, including enrichment opportunities
- Participate in all district sponsored professional development activities
- Encourage real world application of science and literacy understanding through participation in the Big Zoo Lesson, Big History Lesson and Annie's Big Nature Lesson
Leadership Experience
- Co-lead in-district professional development that facilitated and supported implementation of Lucy Calkins Units of Study (2013)
- Grade Level Chair for Math and Writing School Improvement Committees (2012-present)
- Member of school Leadership Team facilitated by MiBLSi (2011-present)
- Facilitator of Writing on Wednesdays workshop sponsored by Red Cedar Writing Project (2007-2010)
- Co-Director and Camp Counselor at Spartan Writer's Camp (2005-2010)
- Teacher Consultant for Red Cedar Writing Project (2004)
Technology Qualifications
Proficient in:
Internet, e-mail, Google applications, Skype, Microsoft Office applications, iPads and education apps, digital cameras, social media websites (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest), blogs, SmartBoard technology, Weebly website creation, HoverCam technology, Illuminations database system
Proficient in:
Internet, e-mail, Google applications, Skype, Microsoft Office applications, iPads and education apps, digital cameras, social media websites (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest), blogs, SmartBoard technology, Weebly website creation, HoverCam technology, Illuminations database system
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