Lauren E.

VerMeulen Baker Middle School

540 W. 14 Mile Rd Apt. 5 1359 Torpey Dr.
Clawson, MI 48017 Troy, MI 48083
616.450.0542 248.423.4612
vermeu35@msu.edu lvermeulen@troy.k12.mi.us

CERTIFICATION
Highly Qualified Secondary Education
May 2015
SPANISH | MATHEMATICS

EDUCATION
Michigan State University; East Lansing, MI
MASTER OF ARTS TEACHING AND CURRICULUM, 3.9/4.0 GPA August 2018
Concentration: Educational Technology
TEACHER CERTIFICATION AND GRADUATE COURSEWORK May 2015
BACHELOR OF ARTS, SPANISH, 3.65/4.0 GPA May 2014
Teaching Minor: Math
Overseas Study: Santander, Spain Summer 2012

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Baker Middle School; Troy, MI
6th AND 8th GRADE MATH/MATH SUPPORT TEACHER Fall 2017- present
• Highly qualified rating at the conclusion for the school year
• Implemented a flipped mastery classroom for 6th and 8th grade math
through EDpuzzle and Schoology
• Created lecture videos for the 8th grade curriculum
• Continually assessed and evaluated students for math support classes
• Tracked student growth using MobyMax and AIMs testing in mathematics
• Generated interventions for students struggling in mathematics
• Participated in staff versus students volleyball games

6th GRADE MATH/7TH AND 8TH GRADE SPANISH TEACHER Fall 2016- Spring 2017
• Highly qualified rating at the conclusion of the school year
• Implemented a flipped mastery classroom for 6th grade math through
EDpuzzle and Schoology
• Organized flexible seating arrangements to enhance student learning
• Team-taught one hour a day with a special education teacher
• Assessed and recommended students for support classes in mathematics
• Created and applied curriculum for an introductory course to Spanish I
• Collaborated with Spanish language team to evaluate and conclude on new
textbook curriculum district wide for the Spanish program
• Participated in after school activities such as staff versus students volleyball
game, dodgeball tournament and school dances

6th AND 7th GRADE SPANISH TEACHER Fall 2015- Spring 2016
• Highly qualified rating at the conclusion of the school year
• Adhered to IB Middle Years Programme curriculum
• Crafted lesson plans using TPR (Total Physical Response) methodology
• Designed oral assessments and recorded assessment data to monitor
student growth in verbal proficiency
 • Planned for both every-other day and every day semester courses
• Vertically aligned curriculum with Spanish I teacher using Atlas Rubicon
• Participated in after school activities such as the Color Run, staff versus
students volleyball game and the dances

STUDENT TEACHING
City High Middle School; Grand Rapids, MI
SPANISH TEACHING INTERN Fall 2014- Spring 2015
• Acquired skills and understanding of IB Diploma Programme and Middle
Years Programme
• Planned for both 50 and 90 minute class periods
• Designed written and oral assessments tailored to IB standards
• Incorporated technology, such as Twitter and StudyBlue, to cater to
students’ needs in and outside of the classroom
• Collaborated with mentor teacher in writing curriculum for Spanish 2
• Assisted with the after school tutoring program

OTHER TEACHING EXPERIENCES

The Montessori Radmoor School; Okemos, MI
CHILDCARE/TEACHING ASSISTANT August 2012 - June 2013
• Started as Toddler Childcare Assistant, demonstrated initiative and rose to
Toddler Teaching Assistant, finishing as Primary Level Teaching Assistant
and Elementary Childcare Assistant
• Tailored to Montessori practices in both childcare and in the classroom
• Collaborated with other teachers to re-design the classroom for the school’s
annual “International Day” event

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Student-Centered Learning: Differentiated Mastery in Schoology August 2018
The Innovator’s Mindset August 2017
CI in the Mitten- On the path to language acquisition April 2017
Deepening Learning with iPads August 2016
iPads and Creativity August 2015
Classroom Management with iPads August 2015
MiWLA Conference October 2014
MSU College of Education Technology Conference November 2013

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Spanish Club Supervisor Fall 2016- present
After-school Athletic Events Helper Fall 2015- present
Math Counts Supervisor Fall 2017- Spring 2018
8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip Chaperone November 2017
8th Grade Cleveland Class Trip Chaperone May 2017
7th Grade Chicago Class Trip Chaperone April 2016

ORGANIZATIONS
Michigan World Language Association October 2014- October 2015
Michigan State University Global Educators Cohort August 2010- May 2014

PERSONAL INTERESTS
Travel, Languages (Spanish- 16 years, French- 6 years, Chinese- 1 year), Exercising, Sports