_______Kenzie Gatewood

13874 Hardenburg Trail, Eagle, MI 48822 Cell: 517.896.1245- Kenzie5292@gmail.com

Certifications

Special Education- Learning Disabilities SM (K-12)

Elementary Education (K-5 all subjects, K-8 all subjects self-contained classroom)
Social Studies RX (6-8)
American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, AED

Education

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Teacher Certification
May 2015
12 Post-Graduate Credits
2014-2015
Bachelor of Arts, Special Education
May 2014
Teaching Major: Learning Disabilities; Social Studies
Full Year
Internship
Gardner Academy; Lansing Michigan
Jan. 2015- April 2015
Teaching Intern, Mixed 6-8 Special Education Resource room and General Education Immersion
Taught Systems 44 literacy curriculum
Facilitated small group phonics instruction
Participated in IEP and manifestation meetings
Constructed and implemented a literacy inquiry unit
Recorded and assessed data regarding students IEP goals and objectives
Implemented interventions and instruction based on students IEP goals and objectives
Led parent teacher conferences
Assisted the general education teacher in providing access to the curriculum for special education students
Promoted authentic connections between classroom and everyday literacy
Teaching Intern, 8th grade General education
Aug. 2014- Dec. 2014
Instructed six periods of general education 8th grade students with approximately 27 students per period
Planned and taught a novel study unit while implementing grade appropriate Common Core Standards
Collaborated with a team of teachers to develop and teach lessons and units
Administered and scored AIMs Web MAZE, M-Comp, and M-Cap assessments for 6-8 th grade students
Designed and administered a Dynamic Assessment in the area of reading comprehension
Administered and analyzed the results of the standardized Keymath and Woodcock Johnson tests of Academic achievement
Participated in the planning of a school talent show
Partook in Leader in Me training and then planned and implemented Leader in Me lessons with students
Executed the school wide behavior intervention system CHAMPS with students

Teaching
Experiences
Pattengill Academy; Lansing, Michigan; 5th Grade
Planned and taught an inquiry based lesson in Science and Social Studies
Instructed small groups of students on math and literacy activities
Administered and scored running records
Facilitated focal student interviews to gain insight on motivation for struggling students.
Haslett High School; Haslett, Michigan; 9-12 Special Education
Coached a student with Down Syndrome on reading and writing skills
Organized and aided small group work on science activities
Observed progress monitoring tests performed by the teacher

January 2012

January 2013

Willow Elementary School, Lansing, Michigan; 4/5th Grade

Motivated small groups of students to work on Math skills
Observed behavior interventions for students with Emotional Impairments
Created a math game and helped to organize a math fun night for the school

Cavanaugh Elementary School; Lansing, Michigan; 1st Grade

Guided small groups of students in basic math and reading skills

Sept. 2013-April 2014

September 2010

Facilitated a literacy circle for students who struggle with reading

Assisted with classroom activities and management techniques

Teaching-related
Experience:
Girls on the Move; Lansing, Michigan
Coached 5th, 6th, and 7th grade girls in various sports and physical activities
Prepared and taught healthy eating and lifestyle habits amongst middle school aged girls
Reconciled disputes amongst girls in the program

JV Water Polo Coach; Grand Ledge, Michigan

Communicated with parents about games, cost, and requirements for participation
Educated new players about the sport and helped them develop game skills
Fostered an atmosphere of teamwork and security
Coached practices and games
Scheduled team banquets and events

Assistant Varsity Swimming Coach; Grand Ledge, Michigan

Partnered with parents to provide after meet meals for swimmers
Constructed communication systems for parents of athletes
Corresponded with parents regarding practice times, meet information, and updates to schedules
Trained new swimmers in strokes and prepared them for competition
Bolstered confidence of new team members

October 2014-March 2015

March 2012- May 2013

Urban Educators Cohort Program (UECP)

August 2013-Present

September 2010 May 2012

Learned about the specific needs of urban youth through workshops and lectures.
Prepared for future teaching in urban settings through specialized courses at Michigan State University
Studied best practices for work with urban youth and diverse students in the classroom

Special Olympics
Coordinated activities during the bowling special Olympics
Organized players and provided support and encouragement to students during basketball games.

Other Work
Experience
University Outreach and Engagement; East Lansing, Michigan
Scheduled meetings and appointments for office staff
Catalogued books for the office library
Greeted visitors to the office
Directed phone calls and messages to the appropriate staff personnel
Managed the calendars of office Directors

Technology
Microsoft Word
Excel
PowerPoint

Fall 2012-Spring 2013

June 2010- August 2014

Proficient in:
Evernote
Google Drive
Weebly

_________References________
Name

Title

Jim Veurink

Retired teacher and

special education
coordinator at Everett

Phone Number
Cell: 517-488-2734

Email
jveurink@sbcglobal.net

Experience with
Applicant
Field Instructor
during Internship

High School. Current

MSU Field Instructor

Tia Bell

8th Grade English

teacher, Gardner
Leadership, Law, and
Government Academy

Catherine Powell

6th Grade Special

Education teacher,
Gardner Leadership,
Law, and Government
Academy

Home: 517-351-1826

517-214-5606

517-230-5671

veurinkj@msu.edu

Year

bellteacher@comcast.net

Mentor Teacher at
Gardner LL&G
Academy

Ccpowell2003@yahoo.com

Mentor Teacher at
Gardner LL&G
Academy

Tlk861@aol.com

Assistant Principal
for middle school
students at Gardner
LL&G Academy

itownmsu@yahoo.com

My high school
swimming coach and
head coach and
supervisor for water
polo and swimming

lynned@msu.edu

Supervisor at
University Outreach
and Engagement

Assistant Principal,
Tracey Keyton

Gardner Leadership,
Law, and Government
Academy

Ian Townsend

Head Coach, Grand

Ledge Varsity
Swimming

Lynne Devereaux

Operations Manager,
office of the Associate
Provost University
Outreach and
Engagement, Michigan
State University

Marvin McKinney

Academic Specialist,
office of the Associate
Provost University
Outreach and
Engagement, Michigan
State University

Denise Kehren

Parent of water polo

player and swimmer

517-214-8887

517-862-2324

517-353-8977

517-353-8977

517-242-4137

mckinn23@msu.edu

denisekehr@aol.com

Mentor and colleague

at University
Outreach and
Engagement
Parent of a swimmer/
water polo player I
coached over the past
3 years.