Teresa Seely
Resume
Objective
To have my kindergarten students develop a love of learning that will continue throughout their school careers.
Experience
2006-Present Port Huron School District, Port Huron, Michigan
2007-2008 Baker College, Port Huron, Michigan
1994-1998 Los Angeles Unified School District, Los Angeles, California
Education
May 2014 Michigan State University, Lansing, Michigan
December 1997 California State University, Los Angeles, California
December 1991 California State University, Pomona, California
Certifications
Michigan Professional Teacher Certificate (K-6 All Subjects)
NCLB Highly Qualified Teacher
DIBELS Certificate
Foundations/LTRS Certificate
Writers Workshop/Units of Study Program
Peer Assisted Learning Strategies (K-PALS) Certificate
To have my kindergarten students develop a love of learning that will continue throughout their school careers.
Experience
2006-Present Port Huron School District, Port Huron, Michigan
- 8 years teaching experience: Kindergarten
- Provided whole group, small group and individualized instruction in the areas of early literacy; including phonics, phonemic awareness, nonsense words, reading strategies, the writing process, math, science and social studies.
- Performed ongoing literacy assessments, benchmark testing and progress monitoring to ensure best practices for every student.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to review child's current academic successes, grades and early literacy skills score.
- Responsible for creating and implementing early intervention plans for all students who fall within the Intensive or Strategic categories.
- Provided differentiated instruction according to the various learning styles of students in the classroom.
2007-2008 Baker College, Port Huron, Michigan
- Provided writing tutoring and academic assistance to students in the Learning Center.
- Worked on test prep strategies and study skills in the area of reading comprehension.
- Assisted students in the area of essay writing, the writing process and researching writing; using both APA and MLA guidelines as directed by the Dean of Education.
- Part time during Fall 2007 and Winter 2008 quarters.
- 7 years teaching experience: Kindergarten and 3rd grade
- Administered statewide standardized tests to all students.
- Utilized the FOUR BLOCKS LITERACY MODEL for a balanced literacy program.
- Performed quarterly benchmark testing on students to ensure that the California State Standards were consistently met.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to review child's academic growth, benchmark results and how to best reinforce academic concepts at home.
- PTA School Site Teacher Representative, textbook committee, benchmark standards committee and attended grade level/curriculum meetings.
1994-1998 Los Angeles Unified School District, Los Angeles, California
- Full time Title 1/ELL Teacher in a self-contained classroom
- 4 years teaching experience: 4/5th grade, 1/2nd grade and Kindergarten
- Taught in a multi-racial, socially/academically diverse urban school setting where differentiated instruction was utilized on a daily basis.
- Administered statewide standardized tests to all students.
- Used the whole language approach to Language Arts, while continuing to utilize guided lessons in phonics and the writing process.
- Conducted quarterly benchmark testing and reading assessments on a quarterly basis to ensure student compliance of district and state standards.
- Committees: Textbook Committee, Discipline Committee, Emergency Services, School Pride and Social Committee
Education
May 2014 Michigan State University, Lansing, Michigan
- Mater of Education Degree, May 2014
- Focus in Literacy
- Secondary focus in Inclusion
December 1997 California State University, Los Angeles, California
- Professional Clear Multiple Subject Credential (Preschool-12th grade)
- CLAD Certified- Cultural Language and Academic Development Emphasis for English Language Learners
- NCLB Highly Qualified Teacher
December 1991 California State University, Pomona, California
- Bachelors Degree- Communication Arts/Public Relations
Certifications
Michigan Professional Teacher Certificate (K-6 All Subjects)
NCLB Highly Qualified Teacher
DIBELS Certificate
Foundations/LTRS Certificate
Writers Workshop/Units of Study Program
Peer Assisted Learning Strategies (K-PALS) Certificate