Caitlin Jordan

94 Gale Rd. Mason, MI, 48854 (517) 525-1159 jordan36@msu.edu

Caitlin S. Jordan
Objective______________________________________________________________________________________ To obtain a position as a classroom teacher where I can create a safe classroom community for a diverse group of learners by building upon students prior knowledge, interests, strengths, and experiences. Certification____________________________________________________________________________________ Michigan Elementary Provisional Teaching Certificate, May 2014 K-5 All Subject Areas, 6-8 self contained Language Arts certified 6-8 Child & Adult CPR and First Aid Education__________________________________________________________________________________ Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI College of Education, August 2009 May 2013 College of Education, Fifth Year Internship Program GPA: 3.66/4.00 August 2013-April 2014 Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education May 2013 12 Graduate Credits in Teaching and Curriculum Internship and Field Experience________________________________________________________________ Sycamore Elementary School, Holt Public Schools, Holt, MI July 2013-May 2014 Fifth Year Internship: Second Grade planned and implemented effective lessons to reflect state standards, National Common Core Standards, district pacing guide, and the approved curriculum managed a safe classroom environment as well as student behavior by establishing daily routines, rules, and individual behavior charts in order maintained a balanced literacy program through daily journals, guided and shared reading, read-alouds, and interactive writing corresponded with fellow teachers in order to create a Lesson Study targeting writing and provided feedback for teachers during the debrief differentiated instruction in leveled reading groups and math instruction to provide engaging lessons to students at all levels promoted inquiry in Science, Mathematics, and Social Studies through authentic learning activities based on the students interests and questions planned and implanted interactive lessons at Harris Nature Center and participated in week-long field trip at Harris Nature Center, known as Annies Big Nature Lesson communicated regularly with parents through phone calls, parent-teacher conferences, newsletters, and individual meetings administered formal AIMS Web literacy and math assessments to obtain reading levels and determine reading and math placements and provide feedback to various teachers participated in staff, grade level, professional development and grade-level lesson study to identify learning targets and develop instructional goals, as well as community activities such as Fall Welcome, home visits, Winter Walk-Through and Intersession. Fairview Elementary School, Lansing Public Schools, Lansing, MI September 2012-May 2013 Student Teacher: Full-Day Kindergarten adapted classroom for diverse learners through implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum planned and taught hands-on lessons in Literacy, Social Studies, and Science experienced and participated in a grade-level lesson study in Mathematics Red Cedar Elementary, East Lansing Public Schools, East Lansing, MI May 2013-July 2013 Pre-Internship Teaching: First Grade facilitated small group literacy activities to strengthen oral and written comprehension strategies

 administered a variety of assessments to gauge students abilities in Literacy worked one on one with ESL student in Language Arts Child Study, Michigan State University, North Aurelius Elementary School, Mason, MI Spring, 2012 performed a 6 week long child study conducting literacy assessments provided student with different tools that allowed her to use most effective Literacy approach Teacher Related Experience___________________________________________________________________ Lansing Area Volleyball Association, Head Coach, Lansing, MI November 2013- Present created and implemented drills and activities focused on the fundamentals of volleyball managed and organized tournament information for parents and players communicated with parents on a weekly basis through email and phone calls Mason Public Schools, Head Coach, 9th Grade Volleyball, Mason, MI August 2013- November 2013 created and implemented drills and activities focused on the fundamentals of volleyball managed a safe gym environment as well as student behavior by establishing high expectations, rules, and daily routines YMCA of Lansing Camp Counselor June-August 2012-2013 supervised large groups of campers while swimming, roller-skating and free time, as well as organizing activities and games for all students to participate in managed time efficiently among each activity YMCA of Lansing Before and After School Site Supervisor, Lansing, MI September 2012- June 2013 Fairview Elementary School supervised students from kindergarten through sixth grade in various activities in order to provide a fun, engaging environment established and implemented a schedule for homework and reading time after school communicated daily with families about health and behavior concerns Other Work Experiences______________________________________________________________________ Michigan State University Physics & Astronomy Department Machine Shop November 2009 July 2013 Student Aide & Junior Accountant Courier and Interdepartmental Assistant Professional Development______________________________________________________________________ MSU College of Education Technology Conference November 2013 Lansing ISD Autism Training November 2013 I Am A Teacher Expo, Michigan State University March 2013 Honors and Achievements_____________________________________________________________________ Deans List, Michigan State University Fall 2010, 2012 & Spring 2013 2011 Technology Proficiencies______________________________________________________________________ Elmo Document Camera, webpage development (Weebly, Prezi,) Google Earth, SKYPE, Smart Board and Notebook software, Everyday Math Online, Pearson Success Net

References
Traci Steere Mentor Teacher Sycamore Elementary School, Holt Public Schools School: (517) 699-2185 Phone: (517) 256-6509 Email: tsteere@hpsk12.net Judith Oesterle Field Instructor Michigan State University Phone: (517) 432-1687 Email: oester20@msu.edu Melissa Usiak Principal Sycamore Elementary School, Holt Public Schools School: (517) 699-2185 Email: musiak@hpsk12.net Elisa Zwick Mentor/Coach Mason Middle School, Mason Public Schools School: (517) 676-6514 Phone: (517) 282-1150 Email: ezwick@mason.k12.mi.us Jennifer Dunlap Employer YMCA of Lansing Phone: (517) 827-9670 Email: jendunlap@ymcaoflansing.org

Letters of recommendation available upon request. Portfolio will be provided at professional interview upon request.