Christine M.

Mazzola
474 Cedar Street Wyandotte, MI 48192
Phone: (734) 239-3502 E-mail: cm.miller8@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan

Master of Arts in Teaching, Special Education Major

Concentration in Learning Disabilities
GPA: 3.9
Bachelor of Kinesiology
GPA: 3.3

CERTIFICATIONS & ENDORSEMENTS

Michigan Provisional Special Education Teaching Certificate (K-12)

Michigan Provisional Elementary Education Teaching Certificate (K-5)
Learning Disability Endorsement (State of Michigan)
Child and Adult First Aid/CPR, December 2015

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Special Education Student Teacher
January 2015 - April 2015
Meridian Elementary School
Grosse Ile Township, Michigan
Provided in-class support, teaching alongside general education teachers to help accommodate students with
special needs
Participated in IEP, RTI meetings and parent-teacher conferences
Assisted in the administration of Woodcock-Johnson III intelligence test
Organized and led small group reading interventions using Leveled Literacy Intervention program
Proctored NWEA and M-STEP testing and applied accommodations in small group settings according to testing
guidelines and regulations
Maintained professional documentation including daily notes to families, data collection of students performance
on academics tasks, and behavioral logs
5th Grade Student Teacher
August 2014 - October 2014
Meridian Elementary School
Grosse Ile Township, Michigan
Planned and instructed fifth grade ELA and Science to classes of 28 - 30 students for eight weeks
Exercised excellent classroom management skills through teacher-centered and student-centered activities and
procedures
Collaborated with the fifth grade team to assist in designing the fifth grade science curriculum, using Next
Generation Science Standards
Taught fifth grade ELA using the Being a Writer curricular program
Integrated assistive technology and multimedia tools
Employed diverse techniques to promote active learning including individualized instruction for students with IEPs
Designed various cross-curriculum activities
Prepared a variety of written materials (e.g. lesson plans, grades, attendance, anecdotal records, behavior logs, etc.)
for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Special Education Paraprofessional
National Heritage Academies
Taylor Exemplar Academy
Taylor, Michigan

August 2011 - Present

Planned and led instructional services for ASD and OHI student under the supervision of certified teacher
Accommodated and modified curriculum as determined by the IEP / Title 1 / multidisciplinary team

Camp Supervisor, Camp Leisure Club

May 2014 - Present
Summit on the Park
Canton, Michigan
Planned, organized, monitored and conducted recreational events and activities for adult participants with special
needs
Supervised employees and adults with special needs in a variety of recreational areas and public facilities
Organized self and others in discharging responsibilities to maintain proper procedures and guidelines
Personal Trainer/Wellness Coach
August 2008 - August 2010
Mort Harris Recreation and Fitness Center
Detroit, Michigan
Designed and implemented personalized exercise and nutrition programs targeting specific including obesity, high
cholesterol and diabetes
Developed and conducted onsite health-related wellness seminars and training courses
Developed and distributed health education materials
Freshmen Quest Leader
April 2009 - August 2010
Mort Harris Recreation and Fitness Center
Detroit, Michigan
Supervised and led groups of 12 or more incoming college freshmen through a 3 day canoe/camping trip, while
facilitating an educational and self-reflective introductory college course
Organized and facilitated group activities and discussions concerning college campus life
Counselor, Teen Fitness Camp
June 2008 - August 2008
Mort Harris Recreation and Fitness Center
Detroit, Michigan
Taught a group of 8-10 inner-city teenagers concerning nutrition and fitness practices
Developed engaging workshops on preventive nutrition awareness
Planned and prepared nutritious meals to educate overweight teenagers about balanced diets
Designed and participated in personalized exercise and diet programs targeting specific conditions and concerns
including teenage obesity and diabetes
Research Assistant, Detroit Healthy Youth Initiative
September 2009 - June 2010
Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan
Worked in collaboration with physical education teachers to research and record health of inner city students
Interviewed and communicated tactfully with participating students, teachers, principals and staff
Organized, conducted, audio-recorded and typed teacher and student program interviews
Self-organized to interpret data findings to present to Wayne State University professors and staff
Researched, interpreted and reported findings of scholarly health and fitness articles
Student Assistant, Generations With Promise
October 2008 - May 2010
Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan
Collaborated with elementary physical education teachers to help combat childhood obesity in several Detroit
Public Schools
Responsible for administering health and fitness surveys to students in the program
Evaluate student performance and report student progress of physical fitness test

ORGANIZATIONS

Alpha Phi Omega: Co-ed Service Fraternity

2009 - 2011