Emily Ducoffe

Certified to teach:
Elementary Education K-5

Endorsed in:
Special Education Learning Disabilities K-12 Language Arts 6-8

Emily Ducoffe
122 Pondview, Brighton, MI, 48116, ducoffee@msu.edu, (574)-309-4903 Objective: To motivate all students to reach their potential through strengths based instruction, positive support, and an engaging, cooperative learning environment. Education: Michigan State University Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Internship Program Michigan State University Bachelor of Arts Major: Special Education Learning Disabilities Teaching Major: Language Arts Certifications: Elementary Education K-5 Special Education-Learning Disabilities K-12 Language Arts 6-8 Teaching Experience: Pepper Elementary School Oak Park, Michigan January 2014-April 2014 Grade Level: K-6 Resource Room Post B.A. Teacher Internship o Provided accommodations for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Impairments, Emotional Impairments, Learning Disabilities, and Other Health Impairments o Modified the 5th grade curriculum while co-teaching with the general education teacher o Gathered data through formal assessments (Woodcock Johnson III, KeyMath 3, and Brigance) and informal assessments to determine student performance and inform instruction o Assisted in writing Individualized Education Programs and was a member of several IEP teams o Collaborated with general education teachers, paraeducators, other school faculty, and parents to maximize student achievement September 2013-December 2013 Grade Level: K Post B.A. Teacher Internship o Developed unit plans and weeks of interactive lesson plans for all subjects based on the general education curriculum and Common Core State Standards o Implemented classroom management systems (CHAMPS) including school-wide positive behavior interventions and support o Effectively differentiated instruction with technology and targeted interventions o Utilized a Response to Intervention framework to progress monitor student achievement (DIBELS) o Actively participated in parent-teacher conferences and record card preparation Maybury Elementary School June 2013-July 2013 Urban Immersion Fellowship Program Detroit, Michigan Grade Level: K

East Lansing, Michigan August 2013-April 2014 East Lansing, Michigan May, 2013

o Taught mathematics and literacy in the Detroit Summer School Program to a population of English Language Learners o Attended professional development provided by the district in the topics of: ESL, literacy, mathematics, and special education Lyons Elementary School Lansing, Michigan October 2012 April 2012 Grade Level: 3rd grade MSU Placement o Created and taught lessons in literacy, math, science, and social studies o Conducted a Functional Behavior Analysis and implemented a Behavior Intervention Plan to improve student behavior Willow Elementary School Lansing, Michigan January 2011 May 2011 Grade Level: 2nd grade MSU Urban Education Placement o Tutored students in small group literacy centers to develop foundational skills o Organized Family Mathematics Night event for students and families Foster Center September 2009 December 2009 MSU Service Learning Program o Supervised and interacted with students in an after-school program Walt Disney Elementary School January 2007 - May 2009 Cadet Teaching Program o Planned and taught mathematics and literacy mini-lessons Other Work Experience: Office Assistant Residence Education and Housing Services, MSU June 2011-May 2013 Office Assistant Randall Dean Consulting & Training, LLC February 2011-December 2011 Honors and Achievements: Urban Immersion Fellowship Program Certificate of Achievement, July 2013 Honors College, Member, 2010 2013 Academic Scholars, Member, 2009-2013 Urban Educators Cohort, Member 2009-2013 Delta Gamma Sorority, VP-Programming, 2011-2012; VP-Foundation, 2010-2011, Member, 2010-2013 Current Grade Point Average: 3.52 Technology: Proficient in Apple Products, Document Cameras, Google Docs, Microsoft Office, Promethean Board Software, Skype, Weebly Website Designer Lansing, Michigan

Mishawaka, Indiana Grade Level: 2nd grade

References
Paula Pritchard Field Instructor/Supervisor Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48825 Email: pritch45@msu.edu Cell: 248-321-0404

Sandi Duschinsky Collaborating Kindergarten Instructor Pepper Elementary, Oak Park, MI 48237 Email: sduschi@oakparkschools.org Cell: 248-701-0213

Margaret Wittick Collaborating Special Education Instructor Pepper Elementary, Oak Park, MI 48237 Email: mwittick@gmail.com Cell: 248-561-8745