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(248) 565-5211 / harperr1@msu.edu / 28319 Seven Oaks Dr., Farmington Hills, MI 48331
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Objective
Seeking a secondary resource room teaching position that will utilize my patience, creativity, and
dedication to provide all students with equal opportunities for educational success.
Teaching Certifications
Michigan K-12 Learning Disabilities Certification (SM)
Michigan General Elementary K-5 Certification (ZG)
Michigan Language Arts Certification (BX)
Education
Michigan State University; East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts, Special Education- Learning Disabilities
May 2015
Teaching Experience
Walled Lake Elementary School, Walled Lake, MI
Internship Teacher, 2nd grade
Attended PLC meetings, PTA meetings, and participated in district-wide elementary Science Council meetings.
Engaged in professional development at least once a month.
Collaborated and lesson planned with colleagues.
Administered and scored NRTs and progress monitoring CBMs.
Adjusted a district-wide adopted math curriculums lesson plans into inquiry-based lessons.
Practiced classroom management techniques and school-wide PBIS strategies.
Analyzed and evaluated the implementation of RTI tiers 1, 2, and 3 in the school.
Tailored lessons to fit the needs of Special Education students through differentiation of instruction.
Created monthly parent newsletters to inform and communicate with parents.
Integrated technology such as Epson interactive white board, Internet applications, document cameras, iPads, and
chrome books.
Engaged in co-teaching a general education Algebra 1 course that involved the inclusion of students with IEPs.
Participated in professional development and department meetings at least once a month.
Administered various assessments and constructed an assessment report on an individual student.
Attended and actively participated in mentor teachers caseload students IEP meetings.
Lead taught a pre-algebra course for 9th graders with IEPs, implementing accommodations.
Provided and guaranteed accommodations for caseload students, including modifying assessments and
assignments.
Specialized Training
First Aid Certification, CPR Certification
Universal Design for Learning
2016 - 2018
Technology Skills
Microsoft Office
Google/ Google Drive
Mac & PC Computers
Integrating Technology into Classroom
File Management
Social Media
Adobe Photoshop
Interactive White Boards
Document Cameras
Android systems
Weebly/Blogging
Google/YouTube
References
Renee Dorfman
Pamela Hayes
Charise Fulton