To Whom It May Concern,

As an educator, I am constantly researching teaching methods and developing my style of teaching.

Technology has been ever-changing since Ive been student teaching. Ive been taking graduate courses
and have had a real interest in technology in the classroom and how it impacts students and their
learning styles.
I would be a great candidate for this grant for many reasons. I have had training with SMARTBoard
software and am proficient with Google, Chrome, and iPad applications. I have researched and
developed different ways in using technology as I am completing my Masters in Classroom Technology
from Bowling Green State University. I make a point to communicate with parents through my
classroom website, planner notes, email, phone calls, and Classroom Dojo messaging. I am versatile in
the way I teach, using kinesthetic, audio, and visual methods, while incorporating cooperative learning.
I care about each students individual needs and want each child to make strides to reach their fullest
potential during the year. This is accomplished through lesson plans aligned to the Ohio Academic and
Common Core Standards. I have completed the necessary coursework to earn my Ohio K-12 Reading
Endorsement, which is important for students learning with technology. I am a very punctual and overly
prepared person spending countless hours working on classroom activities and lessons. I look to use the
funds from this grant to establish a curriculum through coding workbooks.
I appreciate the time you have taken to review my resume, cover letter, and references. I look forward to
sharing my qualifications with you. Thank you for your consideration for this grant.
Sincerely,
Lindsay Baker

Lindsay Baker
lbaker@ayersvilleschools.org
419-906-0320
1867 East Second St.
Defiance, Ohio 43512
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science, Defiance College, May 2011
Major: Early Childhood Education
GPA: 3.32
Notre Dame College, Cleveland, Ohio
Teacher Education Evening Licensure (TEEL)
Student Teaching, Fall 2011
GPA: 3.88
Masters in Classroom Technology, Bowling Green State University,
Graduating pending August 2016
GPA: 4.0

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS
Ohio Early Childhood Education: Pre K-3
Completed Praxis II Content Tests and PLT
First Aid/CPR
Ohio Reading Endorsement (K-12)
Completed Praxis Test

CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE

Ayersville Local Schools, Defiance, Ohio

July 2013-present
Full-Time 3rd Grade Instructor
Created lesson plans for all subjects aligned with the Common Core State Standards
Differentiated instruction for all students
Assisted students at lunch time for redirection
Provided small group instruction to at-risk students during the 21st Century Program
Established open communication with parents through conferences and quarter reports
Administered OAA/ PARCC Tests
Collaborated with colleagues weekly to lesson plan and discuss student needs
Assisted colleagues on a weekly basis with SmartBoard, MacBook, or other tech issues

Northeastern Local Schools, Defiance, Ohio

August 2012-June 2013
Part-Time Title I Teacher
Implemented additional Reading lessons to second, third, and fourth grade students
Provided one-on-one intensive Reading instruction to at-risk students
Monitored second and third grade weekly reading progress through DIBELS
Established open communication with parents through conferences and quarter reports
Administered DIBELS and OAA tests
PROFESSIONAL DEVLEOPMENT
Ayersville Local Schools, Defiance, Ohio

Spring 2014

Guest Leader- 30 minute presentation

Lead K-6 teachers in on Google Sites with setting up a classroom website

Lead K-6 teachers in assessing students with Student Responsive Systems

(NearPod)

CLASSROOM PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE

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Ayersville Local Schools, Defiance, Ohio

Fall 2011
Student Teacher
15 weeks of classroom experience with third grade students
Performed regular classroom duties without the aid of mentor teacher for two weeks
Planned lessons and taught all subjects aligned to the standards
Finished the 1st nine week grade cards and scheduled parent-teacher conference
Scheduled parent-teacher conferences
Lead IAT conferences to discuss tutoring options
Developed lesson plans centered on differentiated instruction
Assessed students using an Impact Student Learning Project focused on a Verb Unit in
Language Arts
Defiance City Schools, Defiance, Ohio
Spring 2011
Advanced Methods Field Experience

90 hours of observation with Kindergarten through second grade Intervention

students

Assisted with classroom duties and activities

One on one reading with second grade students

Assessed first grade students using Reading Inventories, all grades using
DIBELS

Centered activities around sight words, phonemic awareness, and reading

diagnostics

Central Local Schools, Ney, Ohio

Intermediate Methods Field Experience
80 hours of observation in a Kindergarten classroom
Performed regular classroom duties
Established a one on one routine for students to work on basic skills
Memorizing personal information, skip counting, handwriting practice

Spring 2009

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Defiance College, Childrens Literature course

Spring 2009
Literacy Program If You Give a Child a Book
Feature book If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and other related series books by Laura Joffe
were used throughout the program
Organized a county-wide book drive and collected more than 600 books
Books were then sorted and packaged according to each student into homemade totes for
the children to take home after the program
10-12 books per student, depending on the age of the student
Developed a bound resource booklet for parents to take home
Created educational activities focused around the feature and related books
Provided students with a copy of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Coordinated donations from area businesses for a snack during the program

Defiance City Schools, America Reads Program

Fall 2008-Spring 2010
Three times a week, spent an hour with second and fourth grade students reading
Administered one on one instruction for half an hour with each student

Worked on reading skills such as sequence, vocabulary building, and comprehension

Helped students to become more confident reading out loud

Lindsay Baker
References
Dr. Martin A. Miller
Antwerp Local Schools
Superintendent
Previously K-6 Ayersville Local School Principal
miller_m@antwerpschools.org
School: 419-258-5421
Sandra Golden, Ph.D.
Cleveland State University
Multicultural Engagement and Student Success Initiatives
Previously Mentor Coordinator at Defiance College
2121 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115
sgolden@csuohio.edu
Phone: 216-687-9330
Rhonda Huddle
Ayersville Local Schools
Mentor Teacher
28046 Watson Road
Defiance, Ohio 43512
rhuddle@ayersvilleschools.org
School: 419-395-1111 ext. 317
Brandon Ripke
Defiance College
Academic Support Coordinator
Previously 21st Century Learning Site Coordinator at Ayersville Local Schools
701 N. Clinton Street
Defiance, Ohio 43512
bripke@defiance.edu
Phone: 419-758-2874
Linda Beebe
Notre Dame College
Student Teaching Supervisor
4545 College Road
South Euclid, Ohio 44121
lmtbee@live.com
cell: 248-207-7773