Camaryn

Self

1720 S. Michigan Avenue, Apt. 2618, Chicago, IL 60616

(224) 595-7603 selfcama@msu.edu
www.camarynselfportfolio.weebly.com

OBJECTIVE
To obtain an elementary teaching position that provides a positive and safe learning community for every
child. To accomplish this, I will build on the strengths, interests, and individuality of every child while
teaching and integrating the curriculums and differentiating instruction to fit each childs specific needs.

CERTIFICATION
Michigan Elementary Provisional Teaching Certificate

EDUCATION
2015-2016 Michigan State University


Teacher Certification Internship

East Lansing, MI
12 Graduate Credits: Teaching and Curriculum

2011-2015 Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education Cumulative GPA: 3.8073
Teaching Major: Mathematics
Teaching Minors: Spanish and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
College of Education Deans List: 7 semesters
Graduated with Honors

TEACHING EXPERIENCES
Year Long Internship, Shoesmith Elementary School Hyde Park, IL
August 2015-May 2016, Grade Level: 2nd
Title 1 School 93% African American, 4% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% Caucasian
Implemented and enforced classroom management system
Developed classroom routines, expectations, and instructional goals
Worked with students individually, in small groups, and in a whole class setting
Planned and executed small group instruction in reading and math
Independently planned, taught, and assessed mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary, science,
and social studies lessons during a six-week lead teaching period
Communicated with the staff and parents on a regular basis
Participated in staff meetings, professional development, and grade level meetings
Led parent teacher conferences
Collaborated with special education teacher to better differentiate instruction for specific students
Utilized technology for instruction by incorporating online curriculum and SMART Board software

Senior Field Experience, Lewton Elementary School Lansing, MI

August 2014-May 2015, Grade Level: 5th
Planned and implemented lesson plans for literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies
Worked with students individually, in small groups, and in a whole class setting

Senior TESOL Field Experience, Chippewa Middle School Okemos, MI

August 2014-December 2014, Grade Level: 7th and 8th English Language Learners
Planned and implemented lesson plans focused on improving students speaking, listening,
reading and writing skills
Worked with students individually and in small groups

TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCES

Leaders for Youth Camp Counselor
CEI El Jarama Madrid, Spain
June 2015-August 2015
Taught English to Spanish-speaking children
Coordinated activities and supervised eighteen 7-year-old children

Art Specialist
North Shore Day Camp Highland Park, IL
June 2014-August 2014
Planned multiple art projects for ten groups of children K-5
Instructed individual groups on completing planned projects

Camp Counselor
North Shore Day Camp Highland Park, IL
June 2012-August 2013
Supervised fifteen 1st and 2nd grade girls at camp, the pool, and on weekly field trips
Established a safe play environment for the children
Organized and engaged in recreational activities such as crafts, sports, dance, and drama

TECHNOLOGY
Proficient in:
SMART Board Software and Applications
Digital Curriculums: IXL Math, ST Math, Lexia Reading Core5, Raz-Kids, Science4Us
Weebly Web Designs
Use of Nearpod, Socrative, and Blendspace apps to deliver differentiated instruction

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Thinking Maps, August 2015

Lexia Core 5 Training, September 2015
Next Generation Science Standards, November 2015
Small Group Instruction, February 2016

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Michigan State University Honors College, Fall 2011 Spring 2015

Vice President of Recruitment Logistics, Panhellenic Council, November 2013 November 2014
Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education, April 2014 May 2015
Vice President of Membership Recruitment, Alpha Omicron Pi, November 2012 November 2013

INTERESTS

Interests include: traveling, reading, crafting, running, and volleyball

REFERENCES
Ashley Keine Second Grade Teacher, Shoesmith Elementary School
Phone number: (773) 573-2715
Email: ankeine1@cps.edu
Leola Stuttley-Bell Field Instructor, Michigan State University
Phone number: (708) 692-1908
Email: stuttley@msu.edu
Lana Brown Internship Coordinator, Chicago Public Schools
Phone number: (815) 325-6929
Email: lanabrown@comcast.net