krystal lawson

504 hampton lane, 1-a • walker, mi 49534 xxx-xxx-xxxx

online portfolio web address • abc@xyz.com

 

 

proficient educator eager to contribute academic expertise as well as strong organization and communication skills and talent as an elementary teacher toward actively supporting an educational institution.

 

profile

 

enthusiastic, creative, detailed-oriented, versatile teacher skilled in teaching elementary school. proven ability to establish instant rapport with both students and parents. energetic, organized and self-motivated with proven ability to speak and write effectively.

 

dynamic instructor, fostering student learning strengths in science, math, reading, and language arts. consistently provide stimulating learning environment in which students can develop full potential; led 90% of students to pass science unit tests at above 85%.

 

skilled educator, employing innovative instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize individual progress. actively apply the seven keys of comprehension to maximize student understanding and retain interest throughout the unit.

 

professional experience

 

substitute teacher professional education services group kent county, mi                                                  4/2009-present

  proficiently fill in as lead teacher in elementary schools as needed, quickly and effectively reviewing and implementing lesson plans on a wide range of subjects.

  successfully develop lesson plan additions and alterations tailored to individual learning needs.

 

5^th grade student teacher kenowa hills intermediate school grand rapids, mi                                    1/2010-4/2010

• successfully managed a energetic 5^th grade classroom, while teaching science, math and reading.
• led 90% of students to pass genetics unit and decimals unit tests with scores of 85% and higher.
• effectively designed an innovative historical fiction unit based on the seven keys of comprehension.

 

1^st grade teacher s assistant shawnee park math/science/tech academy grand rapids, mi                    9/2009-12/2009

• actively assisted teacher in all classroom activities, instructing small groups and teaching lessons as needed.

 

daycare helper teresa s tribe daycare walker, mi                                                                                 8/2008-8/2009

• taught basic skills in creative, colorful ways to keep young children focused and engaged.
• provided a full range of age-appropriate actives that encourage childhood social development.

 

language arts tutor shawmut hills elementary school facts program grand rapids, mi                10/2007-12/2007

• skillfully provided 2^nd graders with supplemental assistance in language arts, utilizing the three cueing systems.

 

desk assistant gvsu winter hall/hills living center allendale, mi                                                      8/2006-present

hostess walker roadhouse walker, mi                                                                                                   8/2006-8/2008

hostess/server athens coney island royal oak, mi                                                                               6/2003-8/2006

 

professional education

 

bachelor of arts in language arts/elementary education grand valley state university                                     date

dean s list: gpa: 3.5

 

cpr/first aid certified

member kent reading council

leader adopt a classroom pen pal program

board co-chairperson student council for exceptional children winter, 2009-2010