Résumé
Alison Grojean
grojeana@gmail.com
grojeana@gmail.com
Education:
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI
Master of Arts in Education May 2013
Specialization: Science and Mathematics Education
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI
Fifth Year Teacher Intern Program August 2008 – May 2009
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts with High Honor May 2008
Major: Education Teaching Minors: English, History
Certification:
Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate
K-5 All Subject Areas, 6-8 English, History May 2009
Teaching Experience:
English Teacher
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School East Lansing, MI
August 2011 – Present Grades 6-8
• Instruct writing through genres and the 6 Traits of Writing program
• Teach vocabulary using Greek and Latin roots using Building Vocabulary from Word Roots
• Create grammar and conventions lessons using sentence diagramming and Mechanically Inclined
• Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress
• Differentiate instruction by incorporating art, drama, movement, and partner/group learning
• Integrate science and social studies into language arts
• Plan and lead multiple field trips for each grade to enhance learning
• Implement a positive rewards points system as a classroom management strategy
• Communicate with parents via my class website and/or e-mail
• Co-lead Green Club, making the school more environmentally friendly
Long-term Substitute Teacher
Marble Elementary School East Lansing, MI
February – May 2011 Third Grade
• Worked with three different third grade classes, following teachers’ plans
• Improved classroom management skills
• Differentiated instruction based on 3 significantly different classrooms (ability and behavior)
• Created a student blog during Reading Month
Long-term Substitute Teacher
Mohawk Elementary School Macomb, MI
September 2010 – January 2011 Kindergarten
• Established classroom management routines
• Engaged students in literacy and math lessons
• Involved parent volunteers in centers, field trips, and class parties
• Communicated with families through weekly newsletters
Summer Success Teacher
Chippewa Valley Schools Clinton Twp., MI
July – August 2010 Kindergarten
• Created lessons in phonemic awareness, phonics, and reading groups
• Assessed student progress using Michigan Literacy Progress Profile (MLPP)
Substitute Teaching
Chippewa Valley, Fraser, L’Anse Creuse, Lakeview, Utica,
Van Dyke Schools 2009-2010, Hazel Park Schools 2008-2010
Teacher Intern
Webster Elementary School Hazel Park, MI
August 2008 – May 2009 Second Grade
• Planned and instructed all subject areas for 10 weeks
• Differentiated instruction based on learning styles for each subject
• Assessed students’ reading in all grade levels using DIBELS
• Developed classroom management techniques and used MiBLSi
• Organized Literacy Club to promote reading community with families
• Communicated with parents during conferences and throughout the year
Senior Placement
Marble Elementary School East Lansing, Michigan
September 2007 – April 2008 First Grade
• Planned and taught one lesson in each subject for entire class
• Led Morning Meetings and literacy activities
• Replicated classroom management techniques
Junior Placement
Pleasantview Magnet School for the Arts Lansing, MI
January 2007 – April 2007 Eighth Grade
• Observed teaching methods
• Assisted groups of students in social studies and language arts
Teaching-related Experience:
Parks and Recreation Clinton Twp., MI
• Playground Instructor June 2007 – August 2009
• Playground Assistant June 2005 – August 2006
Professional Development:• LATTICE member since April 2014
• NCTE Convention November 2012
• IRA Conference May 2012
• SMART Board training January 2011
• Michigan Literacy Progress Profile (MLPP) training March 2010
• Kappa Delta Pi webinars January-February 2010
• MSTA 56th Annual Conference Detroit, MI March 2009
• “Bucketfillers for Life” workshop Hazel Park, MI November 2008
• Study Abroad “Teaching and Teacher Leadership” Sydney, Australia May – June 2006
Technology Experience:
Weebly website creator, Microsoft Office and Windows, Google Blogger,
Google Earth, Voice Thread, Wikispaces, NWEA online testing
Honors:
Earned “Site of the Year” for Parks and Recreation Daycamp in 2008, nominated for MSU Outstanding Senior Award and Richard Lee Featherstone Endowed Prize for outstanding seniors; former member of MSU Honors College, MSU Dean’s List, Spartan Marching Band, and Spartan Brass; member of Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education
Interests: Reading, traveling, band, singing, softball, other sports, community service
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI
Master of Arts in Education May 2013
Specialization: Science and Mathematics Education
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI
Fifth Year Teacher Intern Program August 2008 – May 2009
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts with High Honor May 2008
Major: Education Teaching Minors: English, History
Certification:
Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate
K-5 All Subject Areas, 6-8 English, History May 2009
Teaching Experience:
English Teacher
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School East Lansing, MI
August 2011 – Present Grades 6-8
• Instruct writing through genres and the 6 Traits of Writing program
• Teach vocabulary using Greek and Latin roots using Building Vocabulary from Word Roots
• Create grammar and conventions lessons using sentence diagramming and Mechanically Inclined
• Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress
• Differentiate instruction by incorporating art, drama, movement, and partner/group learning
• Integrate science and social studies into language arts
• Plan and lead multiple field trips for each grade to enhance learning
• Implement a positive rewards points system as a classroom management strategy
• Communicate with parents via my class website and/or e-mail
• Co-lead Green Club, making the school more environmentally friendly
Long-term Substitute Teacher
Marble Elementary School East Lansing, MI
February – May 2011 Third Grade
• Worked with three different third grade classes, following teachers’ plans
• Improved classroom management skills
• Differentiated instruction based on 3 significantly different classrooms (ability and behavior)
• Created a student blog during Reading Month
Long-term Substitute Teacher
Mohawk Elementary School Macomb, MI
September 2010 – January 2011 Kindergarten
• Established classroom management routines
• Engaged students in literacy and math lessons
• Involved parent volunteers in centers, field trips, and class parties
• Communicated with families through weekly newsletters
Summer Success Teacher
Chippewa Valley Schools Clinton Twp., MI
July – August 2010 Kindergarten
• Created lessons in phonemic awareness, phonics, and reading groups
• Assessed student progress using Michigan Literacy Progress Profile (MLPP)
Substitute Teaching
Chippewa Valley, Fraser, L’Anse Creuse, Lakeview, Utica,
Van Dyke Schools 2009-2010, Hazel Park Schools 2008-2010
Teacher Intern
Webster Elementary School Hazel Park, MI
August 2008 – May 2009 Second Grade
• Planned and instructed all subject areas for 10 weeks
• Differentiated instruction based on learning styles for each subject
• Assessed students’ reading in all grade levels using DIBELS
• Developed classroom management techniques and used MiBLSi
• Organized Literacy Club to promote reading community with families
• Communicated with parents during conferences and throughout the year
Senior Placement
Marble Elementary School East Lansing, Michigan
September 2007 – April 2008 First Grade
• Planned and taught one lesson in each subject for entire class
• Led Morning Meetings and literacy activities
• Replicated classroom management techniques
Junior Placement
Pleasantview Magnet School for the Arts Lansing, MI
January 2007 – April 2007 Eighth Grade
• Observed teaching methods
• Assisted groups of students in social studies and language arts
Teaching-related Experience:
Parks and Recreation Clinton Twp., MI
• Playground Instructor June 2007 – August 2009
• Playground Assistant June 2005 – August 2006
Professional Development:• LATTICE member since April 2014
• NCTE Convention November 2012
• IRA Conference May 2012
• SMART Board training January 2011
• Michigan Literacy Progress Profile (MLPP) training March 2010
• Kappa Delta Pi webinars January-February 2010
• MSTA 56th Annual Conference Detroit, MI March 2009
• “Bucketfillers for Life” workshop Hazel Park, MI November 2008
• Study Abroad “Teaching and Teacher Leadership” Sydney, Australia May – June 2006
Technology Experience:
Weebly website creator, Microsoft Office and Windows, Google Blogger,
Google Earth, Voice Thread, Wikispaces, NWEA online testing
Honors:
Earned “Site of the Year” for Parks and Recreation Daycamp in 2008, nominated for MSU Outstanding Senior Award and Richard Lee Featherstone Endowed Prize for outstanding seniors; former member of MSU Honors College, MSU Dean’s List, Spartan Marching Band, and Spartan Brass; member of Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education
Interests: Reading, traveling, band, singing, softball, other sports, community service
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