Ross Baker

345 Riverbend St.

Milford, MI 48381

(248) 921-5189

Bakerr@slcs.us

OBJECTIVE

CERTIFICATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Professional Michigan Teaching Certificates
2016-2017 South Lyon Middle School Teacher of the Year

EDUCATION
Oakland University, Auburn Hills, MI
Masters in the Art of K-12 Educational Leadership
Current GPA 4.0/4.0 scale
Expected completion May 2019

Marygrove College, Detroit, MI

Masters in the Art of Teaching
Completed May 2005
GPA 4.0/4.0 scale

Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education
Completed May 2002
Highly qualified in Social Studies and Science
GPA 3.6/4.0 scale
Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Director of 8th grade Washington DC trip
September 2015-present
 Initiated the start of the program at Millennium Middle School
 Plan and organize all aspects of schools Washington DC trip for over 200 students.
 Ensure student safety through consistently communicating with chaperones, parents and students
 Organize and oversee fundraising opportunities for students.
 Oversee all teacher and parent chaperones.
Member of District Social Studies Subject Area Committee (SAC)
September 2013 - Present
 Review data to help drive district wide instructional decisions
 Contributed to the development and implementation of SLCS Social Studies Curriculum.
 Developed mid-year and end-year exams to meet state standards.

PBIS Celebration Coordinator

November 2017 – Present
 Implemented a school wide PBIS celebration
 Plan and coordinate PBIS sytem on “Mustang Money”
 Plan celebration for over 1100 students.

Member of Shared Involvement Process (SIP) Team

September 2011- Present
 Maintain communication on all school decisions with the school community
 Oversee large purchases made at building level
 Oversee school budget

New Teacher Mentor

August 2015 - present
 Assist teachers new to district with curriculum, lesson planning, and day to day questions

Teacher Liaison for School PTO

September 2015 - Present
 Organized all teacher request for the PTO
 Organized or oversaw all field trips
 Maintained parent/ teacher communication on all PTO events

Member of School “Sanchez” Committee

October 2014 - Present
 Help create an alternative schedule to allow school-wide “Team-Time” while maintaining instructional time
 Help develop and implement new systems to help school run with less conflict

Where Everyone Belongs (WEB) Teacher Leader

May 2017- Present
 Select and train 8th grade WEB mentors
 Help create and plan WEB lessons
8th Grade Boys / 7th grade Girls Basketball Coach
September 2009 - March 2017
 Organized and conducted tryout, conditioning, and open gym events
 Selected and managed rosters of up to 15 student athletes per team
 Supervised teams on road trips.
 Maintained parent contacts and fostered parental involvement through the ordering/coordinating of team apparel.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Millennium Middle School, South Lyon, MI
September 2008 - Present
6th grade Social Studies, 2010–Present
7th grade Social Studies, 2011-2013
8th grade History, 2008 – 2010
7th grade Science 2008–2009

Bartlett Elementary School, South Lyon, MI

September 2002 – June 2008
5th grade classroom2005 - 2008
3rd grade classroom, 2003 - 2005
2nd grade classroom, 2002 – 2003

 Contributed to the development and implementation of SLCS Curriculum.

 Developed inquiry and project-based lessons, incorporating state standards and meeting benchmarks.
 Strong supporter of, and participant in, extracurricular activities.
 Demonstrated natural ability to form positive relationships with staff, students, and community members.
 Eager participant in committees.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
South Lyon Aspiring Administrators Cohort, South Lyon, MI
Completed 2016-2017 School Year
 Engaged in case study analysis of administrative issues.
 Contributed to substantive discussion/debate related to selected topics in administration.
 Studied and presented group findings during collaborative sessions.
 Trained in iObservation software, Marzano focused teacher evaluation model.
REFERENCES
Maureen Altermatt
Asst. Superintendent, South Lyon Schools
345 South Warren
South Lyon, MI 48781
altermattm@slcs.us

Kelly Gallagher
Principal, Millennium Middle School
61526 W. Nine Mile
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8201
gallagherk@slcs.us

Darrell Plummer
Asst. Principal, Millennium Middle School
61526 W. Nine Mile
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8201
plummerd@slcs.us