Amy G.

(Dowrick)
Olivarez
Bachelor of Arts
K-5 Elementary Education
6-8 Language Arts (BX)
Michigan State University

5653 Wood Valley Dr.

Haslett, MI
Phone: (517) 896-0385
Email: aolivarez1122@gmail.com

AMY G. (DOWRICK) OLIVAREZ

5653 Wood Valley Dr., Haslett, MI 48840
Phone: (517) 896-0385
Email: aolivarez1122@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE
To pursue the graduate program, Teaching and Curriculum, in order to become a teacher leader
and advance my professional knowledge.

EDUCATION
2008-2009 Michigan State UniversityTeacher Certification Internship

East Lansing, Michigan

12 Graduate Credits

2004-2008 Michigan State UniversityBachelor of Arts

Major: Elementary Education
Teaching Major: Language Arts

East Lansing, Michigan

CERTIFICATION

Elementary Education K-5

Language Arts Endorsement Grades 6-8
Michigan Literacy Progress Profile (MLPP)
CPR and First Aid
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Second Grade Teacher
September 2013-Present
Okemos Public Schools
Hiawatha Elementary School

Okemos, Michigan

Work with grade level team in professional learning communities

Trained and utilized Reading Street reading curriculum
Trained and utilized Everyday Math curriculum
Taught lessons in core subject areas in accordance with common core
standards

Elementary Teacher (First/Second Grade, Third Grade, Second Grade)

September 2010- June 2013
Montabella Community Schools
Blanchard, Michigan
Taught lessons in core subject areas in accordance with common core
standards
Trained in Write Steps, a writing curriculum in accordance with common
core standards
Assessed student data to meet individual student needs
Trained in and utilized Battle Creek Science Units
Created a positive learning community for students at varied ability
levels
Evaluated students using a variety of formal and informal assessments
Used RTC (Responsible Thinking Classroom) discipline program
Analyzed data to create flexible groupings and record progress of
students
Trained in Zoo Phonics, a curriculum based reading and spelling
program
Worked with grade level teams to plan and implement lessons weekly
Member of the School Improvement Committee

Third/Fourth Grade Teacher

September 2009- June 2010
Morey Public School Academy
Shepherd, Michigan
Taught lessons and units in all subject areas in accordance with third and
fourth grade state standards
Differentiated curriculum to fit the needs of children with special needs
Communicated with parents through the use of weekly newsletters,
progress reports, etc.
Administered MEAP test and became familiar with standardized testing
Utilized Lucy Calkins writing curriculum and Everyday Mathematics
curriculum

Graduate Internship- Second Grade

August 2008-May 2009
Sycamore Elementary School
Holt, Michigan
Worked with collaborating teacher to co-plan and co-teach lessons in all subject
areas throughout the school year
Performed all teacher responsibilities during six week lead teaching experience,
including parent and staff communication, discipline management, and
parent/teacher conferences
Trained in the Responsible Thinking Process (RTP), discipline program
Instructor for second grade Junior Great Books reading program

TEACHING RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Substitute Paraprofessional Child Care Aide
May 2009-August 2009
Haslett Public Schools
Haslett, Michigan
Child Care Aide for Kids Connection child care summer program
Substitute Teacher
November 2008-May 2009
Ingham County, Michigan
Substitute taught for mentor teacher
Responsibilities included recording daily attendance, classroom
management, and planning and delivery of lesson plans
Kids Connection Child Care Aide
January 2003- August 2008
Wilkshire Early Childhood Center
Haslett, Michigan
Murphy Elementary School
Assisted head teacher with the supervision of K-5 students
Responsible for the care and safety of children, while creating fun
educational activities
Communicated with staff and parents of students

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

START (Statewide Autism Resources and Training) Mini Intensive Training (20092010)
MRA (Michigan Reading Association) Conference (March 2012 and 2013)
Math Matters: Number Sense Math Training (2011-2012)
Write Steps Writing Curriculum
Battle Creek Science Training