KATIE L.

WEHLING
11785 SYCAMORE DR. • PLYMOUTH, MI 48170
PHONE: (269) 330-5979 • E-MAIL: KWEHLING92@GMAIL.COM
• PORTFOLIO: KATIEWEHLINGPORTFOLIO.WEEBLY.COM

Education
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education (May 2016)
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI – College of Education
• Teaching Major: Language Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (May 2016)
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI – College of Social Science

Master of Arts in Teaching and Curriculum (May 2019)

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI – College of Education

Certification
Michigan Test for Teacher Certification
• Elementary Education
• Language Arts
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

Teaching Experiences
Third Grade Teacher – William A. Pearson Elementary South Lyon, MI (August 2017 - Present)
• Planned and taught lessons in all subject areas
• Implemented Cultures of Thinking to guide students in making their thinking visible
• Analyzed data in grade-level meetings to develop Individualized Reading Improvement Plans for students who
needed to meet additional growth
• Collaborated with grade-level colleagues to share ideas for upcoming curriculum and unit plans
• Communicated regularly with the English as a Second Language teacher to provide additional support and
resources for two ESL students
• Implemented the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports system (PBIS) for behavioral management
• Communicated with parents and guardians through email, monthly newsletters, holiday parties, conferences
• Attended staff professional development and meeting to deepen understanding of teaching practices
Educator – Camp Invention South Lyon, MI (June 2017 - Present)
• Worked with a STEM enrichment curriculum to plan and teach hands-on, problem solving lessons utilizing
creative and challenging activities
• Provided students in grades Kindergarten-Fifth with team building challenges to promote communication and
critical thinking to take on real-world challenges
Long-term Paraprofessional – South Lyon Community Schools South Lyon, MI (April 2017 – May 2017)
• Worked one on one with an Emotionally Impaired (EI) Kindergarten student to provide an environment with
alternative engaging activities to cater to their individual needs
• Observed and recorded student progress and charted behaviors
Student Teacher – Bennett Woods Elementary School Okemos, MI (August 2016 – April 2017)
• Collaborated with grade-level colleagues to teach science and social studies units
• Analyzed data in grade-level meetings to place students in Multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS) groups
• Collaborated with the resource teacher to provide weekly plans for a student with an IEP
• Developed and implemented center style learning to enhance differentiated instruction
• Executed engagement strategies within lessons, such as white board responses, choral responses, fist to five,
thumbs up thumbs down, turn and talk with a partner, and gallery walks
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Senior Year Field Placement– Wilcox Elementary School, Holt, MI (October 2015 – April 2016)
• Taught engaging lessons in all subject areas for the whole-class and small groups of second grade students
• Orchestrated one on one assessments for students struggling with language arts fundamentals
Teacher's Aide – Eastminister Child Development Center, East Lansing, MI (August 2015 – April 2017)
• Organized daily center stations for students in a safe and comfortable learning environment
• Created opportunities for students to use self-expression through language, dramatic play, and art
• Promoted successful inclusion of ESL students within the classroom

Community Involvement
Bennett Woods March is Reading Month Committee – (February – March 2017)
• Assisted in creating the “March is Reading Month” video to present information to staff and students
• Created posters to promote reading and motivating students to participate
• Tracked student progress of reading minutes through their weekly reading logs
Bennett Woods Science Fair Committee – (February 2017)
• Organized student science projects and presentations for display
• Assisted in running science fair stations to help students do hands on activities such as creating their own
bouncy ball and doing finger printing with the Michigan State University Police Department
• Worked with the Bennett Woods Family Council to set up and take down supplies
Bennett Woods Social Committee – (August 2016 – April 2017)
• Collaborated with teachers at Bennett Woods to assist in planning and facilitating events
• Organized all social events for the year including: Administration Appreciation Day, the Winter Holiday Party,
monthly outings (movies, game nights, dinners, painting, etc.), and the End of the Year Celebration
Communication’s Coordinator – Student Michigan Education Association (March 2015 – May 2016)
• Created and operated the Michigan State University SMEA website which provided visitors with information
on upcoming events, our mission, and a gallery of community outreach involvement
• Sent weekly emails with updates to members
• Worked with the Executive Board to plan Professional Development sessions to enhance knowledge of
teaching
• Served as a member of the SMEA Advisory Committee to help plan the state-wide annual SMEA conference

Additional Work Experiences

Shift Supervisor – Starbucks, East Lansing, MI (September 2012 – June 2016)
• Promoted from Barista to Shift Supervisor, with a certification in Barista training

Professional Development Attended

Visible Learning Mathematical Practice PLC
English Language Learners PLC
Technology Training Session PLC
How to Write Professional Goals PLC
Gender Fluidity PLC
I am a Teacher Expo
Student Michigan Education Association Conference
Michigan State University College of Education Technology Conference
Diversity and Inclusion in the Classroom Seminar