Morgan Denyes

(616) 881-6515 | ​denyesmo@msu.edu​ | ​https://msdenyes.weebly.com

Certification
Michigan Elementary Standard Certificate May 2019
K-5 All Subjects (K-8 All Subjects Self-Contained)
K-8 Mathematics
K-8 English as a Second Language (NS)
Adult and Child First Aid & CPR

Education
Teacher Certification May 2019
Michigan State University​, East Lansing Michigan
● Completed 12 graduate-level credits

Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education May 2018

Michigan State University​, East Lansing Michigan
● Teaching Major: Mathematics
● Teaching Minor: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
● Honors College
● Global Educator Cohort Program

Teaching Experience

Year-long Teaching Intern – Third Grade August 2018 - April 2019

Buchanan School, Grand Rapids Public Schools, ​Grand Rapids, Michigan
● Co-planned and collaborated ​with mentor teacher and third grade team to create quality
lesson plans for students in all subject areas
● Reflected and adapted skills based on own teaching techniques and state guidelines
● Utilized student-centered learning techniques including demonstrations, discussions,
independent learning, group work and modeling.
● Differentiated techniques to adapt to students’ different learning styles and abilities
● Assumed all classroom responsibilities including lesson planning, classroom management, and
data management for a class of 26 students for six weeks
● Practiced classroom management skills and created a productive learning environment
● Lead a book club for advanced third and fourth grade readers
● Utilized the WIDA student objectives outlines ​to determine the language demands of a
lesson, and adjusted teaching scaffolding to better the learners
● Analyzed MAP test scores​ to differentiate my instruction
● Planned and implemented a ​service learning ​ ​ opportunity

Field Placement - First Grade October 2017 – April 2018

Forest View Elementary, ​Lansing, Michigan
● Assisted in first grade classroom and established relationships with students through consistent
positive interactions
● Planned and taught whole class lessons in mathematics, literacy, social studies, and science and
observed daily classroom management techniques and activities
● Adapted classroom lessons for diverse learners
Field Placement Fifth and Sixth Grade October 2017– December 2017
Kinawa Middle School, Okemos​, Michigan
● Assisted in fifth and sixth grade English as a Second Language pull out classroom and established
relationships with students through consistent and positive interactions
● Planned and taught whole class lessons in literacy and observed classroom management
techniques and activities
● Adapted classroom lessons for diverse language learners
● Utilized the WIDA student objectives outlines ​to determine the language demands of a
lesson, and adjusted teaching scaffolding to better the learners

Teaching Abroad - Third and Fourth Grade June 2017 – July 2017
Southern Cross School, ​Santiago, Chile
● Co-planned and collaborated with mentor teacher and fourth grade team to create quality lesson
plans for students in English, mathematics and literacy.
● Reflected and adapted skills based on own teaching techniques
● Differentiated techniques to adapt to students’ different learning styles and abilities
● Practiced classroom management skills and created a productive learning environment
● Addressed cultural and language barriers while creating a sense of community for students

Field Placement - Fourth Grade October 2016 – December 2016

Donley Elementary, ​East Lansing, Michigan
● Tutored a student in a fourth-grade classroom using pre, post, formative assessments to analyze
student’s strengths and areas of need

Field Placement - First Grade October 2014 – December 2016

​ ast Lansing, Michigan
Refugee Development Center, E
● Assisted in an English language-learning program which provided one-on-one tutoring and group
center discussion for elementary school students
● Implemented group center discussion which focused on specific American experiences
● Addressed cultural and language barriers while creating a sense of community for students

Other Experience

Student Supervisor August 2014 – June 2018

​ ast Lansing, Michigan
Wharton Center for Performing Arts, E

Honors Times Two Program - First Grade October 2015 – April 2017
Donley Elementary, ​East Lansing, Michigan

Professional Development

I am a Teacher EXPO, East Lansing, Michigan April 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Fire Up Conference March 2019
Trauma Informed February 2019