Carly E.

Vadney
Carly Elise-Zenk Vadney 4056 Kristine St. St. Joseph, MI 49085 (zenkcarl@msu.edu Lakeshore Public Schools 2750 Orchard Lane Stevensville, MI 49127 (269) 428- 1418 http://www.vadney.weebly.com

Education Teacher Certification (Internship) 2008 Michigan State University Elementary Education

B.A. in Elementary Education 2007 Certification Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate K-5 All Subject Areas May 2008

Michigan State University Elementary Education

Professional Experience 2010-Present 2nd Grade Teacher Lakeshore Public Schools Classroom teacher for 2nd grade level- teaching reading, writing, math, science, and social studies Teach standards, develop curriculum, and provide interventions and extensions Works with students, parents, community, and administrators to meet student needs Attends and collaborates in all staff meetings, PLC groups, professional development, and school improvement teams Leads lower elementary teachers in the use of Ipads within the classroom K-5 Title I Interventionist Southgate Community Schools Designed intervention program for K-5 At-Risk students Applied research-based strategies in all subject areas Assessed student progress toward grade level expectations Communicated student progress with parents, teachers, and administration Evaluated and provided for specific student needs through research-based interventions

2008-2010

2008-2010

Title I Tutoring Southgate Community Schools Created an after-school tutoring program to support AtRisk students (grades 1-5) Developed center-based activities for math, language arts, and technology (Ipod touches/computers) Varsity Swim Coach Southgate Community Schools Trained high school students in competitive swimming (girls Varsity team, Freshmen-Senior) Planned training routines, meet line-ups, and goals Involved in parental communication on a daily basis Summer School Teacher Southgate Community Schools Multi-grade K-1 Literacy summer school teacher Multi-grade Math summer school teacher

2008-2010

Summer 2009

Fall 2008

Long-Term Substitute Monroe Public Schools Classroom teacher for the 4th grade level Planned and taught all core-curriculum standards Implemented reading/writing/math workshops

Professional Activities

In-School Collaborative initiative and Leadership:

Spring 2012- Present

Technology Leader (Ipads) Leads the lower elementary teachers in the use of Ipads within the classroom Discusses and shares Ipad integration within the in K-2 leveled classrooms Writing Chair of the School Improvement Team Analyzes student assessment data to target areas of instruction to focus on Develops school goals and objectives based on the school and students needs Member of the Reading Month Committee Develops activities each year for reading month (assemblies, reading activities each week) Plans and prepares materials for school-wide reading month activities Mentor-Mentee Relationship

Spring 2012- Present

2011-Present

2010- Present

Received a veteran elementary teacher (38 years into the profession) as a mentor for my first 3 years of teaching, Nancy Merrill- 2nd grade teacher Consistent discussions and collaboration involving bestpractice teaching strategies, classroom ideas, and routines within our school community

2010-Present

Professional Learning Community (PLC) Groups Collaborates with the district 2nd grade team to develop assessments, curriculum maps, interventions, and extensions for Math Analyzes student data (pre and post assessments) to develop interventions and extensions for Math Literacy Training: Grade Level Assessment Development Meets monthly with a literacy trainer and the 2nd grade district teachers to discuss assessment data, rubrics, assessment tools, and running record programs Working together to develop a district assessment plan for reading and writing

2011-2012

School-Community Collaborative Initiatives and Leadership: 2010-Present United Way Reading Day of Action Welcomes members of the community involved in the United Way program come yearly to read to students in our classrooms Junior Achievement Assists a member from the community to help teach lessons about our communitys businesses

2010-2011

Inservices, Workshops, or Conferences:

Summer 2012,2013

Speaker for the Berrin RESA iPad Conference Presented on using iPads in elementary classroom NWEA (MAP Testing) Trainer for School Planned and conducted day-long trainings to teach educators how to conduct NWEA testing Smartboard Trainer for District Planned and conducted day-long trainings to teach educators how to use the Smartboard in classrooms Literacy Training Meets monthly to participant in developing reading and writing assessments for the district in the 2nd grade level 8 full day-session trainings Smartboard Training

Winter 2012

Fall 2013

2011

2010-Present

4 full day-sessions within the school year to learn about Smartboard tools, implementation, and ideas Developed classroom curriculum lessons as Smarboard files

2011

Common Core Standards Training Participant in discussing and comparing the Common Core Standards to the Michigan GLCEs Curriculum Crafter Training Participant in learning how to use an online database Curriculum Crafter to develop lessons Technology Training Discussed implementation and routines for new technology in the classroom, including Netbooks, wireless internet, classroom websites, and online programs K-2 Elementary Literacy Series Monthly course discussing areas of literacy and applications within the classroom in lower elementary Topics discussed included work stations, fluency, comprehension, writing, phonics, and phonemic awareness

2011

Fall 2011

2010-2011

Extracurricular Activities: 2008-2010 Title I Tutoring Southgate Community Schools Created an after-school tutoring program to support AtRisk students (grades 1-5) Developed center-based activities for math, language arts, and technology (Ipod touches/computers) Varsity Swim Coach Southgate Community Schools Trained high school students in competitive swimming (girls Varsity team, Freshmen-Senior) Planned training routines, meet line-ups, and goals Involved in parental communication on a daily basis Summer School Teacher Southgate Community Schools Split K-1 Literacy summer school teacher Split 1-2 Math summer school teacher

2008-2010

Summer 2009

Other Work Experiences: Summer 2006 Enrichment Park Leader City of Southgate Planned and supervised group-promoting activities Chaperoned large groups of children on various field trips Recreational Swim Coach City of Southgate

2003-2007

Coached children ages 4-18 through a competitive swim season Designed and led swimming practices for athletes at varied abilities

Summer 2002

Swim Lessons Instructor Lifeguard City of Southgate Taught children ages 3-12 water safety and swimming techniques Discussed childrens swimming abilities and progress with parents Guarded swimmers during swim lessons, practices, and open swimming

Awards and Honors: 2003-2007 2007 2006-2007 2003-2007 2004-2007 2003-2007 2006 2003-2007 Professional Memberships: MEA- Michigan Education Association Community Service/Volunteer Organizations Charity Runs: Community Fundraiser Participant: Susan G. Komen, Toys for Tots, Research Relay for Life Kids on Stage (performing arts program) Girls on the Run (school program) Deans List: Freshmen-Senior year, all semesters at MSU Graduated with High Honor with a GPA of 3.9353 at MSU Top GPA Award: MSU Womens Swimming and Diving Team 4-year Varsity letter winner: MSU Swimming and Diving NCAA Scholar Athlete Honor- Gold- Highest Honor (Academics) 7-time 4.0 Club Member with Michigan State Athletics Academic All-Big Ten Team- Swimming/Academic Achievement MSU Student Merit Award for Academic Scholarship

Hobbies and Personal Interests: Teaching Athletics/ Coaching swimming Running charity races Technology- Ipods, Ipads, Internet uses Reading Fitness

5K, 10K, and half-marathon running Swimming, softball, playing sports Scrap-booking Childrens books

Taking pictures Writing, journaling, poetry Singing Music