Emily Bildson

Emily Bildson
6059 Malzahn, Shelby Township, MI 48316
Phone: (586) 747-1831, E-Mail: bildsone@msu.edu
Online Teaching Portfolio: www.emilybildson.weebly.com
Objective:
To obtain a lead position as a Special Education Teacher or General Education Teacher, in an
environment that supports collaboration to enhance differentiation and student-centered
instruction in order to meet all students needs
Certified to teach:
Special Education-Learning Disabilities K-12
Elementary Education K-6
Language Arts 6-8
Education:
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Fall 2015-Present
Master of Arts: Special Education, specialization in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
(Will obtain an endorsement in ASD upon completion of MA program in Summer 2017)
GPA: 3.75
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts: Special Education- Learning Disabilities
Deans List at Michigan State University Fall 2011-Spring 2015
GPA: 3.81, Graduated in May 2015 with Honors

Fall 2011-Spring 2015

Classroom Teaching Experience:

McGregor Elementary in Rochester, MI
January 2016-Present
Intern in K-5 Resource Room
Taught, planned, and implemented differenced lessons for students with IEPs to achieve
individual IEP goals, accommodations, and objectives aligned to core programs
Collaborated with general education classroom teachers to modify curriculums and/or
provide accommodations for students with special needs
Assisted in decision making and implementation of tier 2 and tier 3 interventions for an RTIbased program for kindergarten, third grade, and fifth grade
Observed and actively participated in weekly team meetings regarding student referrals,
annual IEPs, tri-annual IEPs, re-determination IEPs, move-up IEPs, Behavior Intervention
Plans, and Functional Behavior Assessments
Developed individualized behavior interventions and reinforcement systems for specific
students
Administered, tracked, and analyzed progress monitoring for individual students with
AIMSweb, DIBELS, rating systems, and checklists
Independently formulated student assessment reports and Individualized Education Programs
(IEP) and collaborated with IEP team to create functional behavior assessment and behavior
intervention plan
Administered the Key Math-3 assessment to individual student in order to design further
mathematic instruction
Brooklands Elementary in Rochester, MI

September 2015-December 2015

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Intern in Fourth Grade Classroom
Implemented research based strategies to plan and teach lessons from Common Core
Standards in math, reading, writing, science, and social studies
Actively participated in students IEP meetings
Planned and taught differentiated lessons, in all content areas, to accommodate and modify
curriculum for all students
Assessed students, both formative and summative, to help make educational decisions and
create goals
Led small-group and individual interventions in mathematics, reading, and writing
Co-led parent teacher conferences, parent meetings, and curriculum night
Developed individualized behavior interventions and reinforcement systems for students
Reinforced Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Initiative through teacher-made
behavior videos, ticket system, and weekly character trait meetings
Administered Basic Reading Inventory (BRI) assessments to individual student in order to
design further literacy instruction
Administered Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement 2 (KTEA-2) to individual student
for an assessment report
Fairview Elementary School in Lansing, MI
September 2014-May 2015
Pre-service Student Teacher
Designed and taught whole-group lessons, and assessments, in all content areas
Led small group intervention time in literacy and mathematics
Glencairn Elementary School in East Lansing, MI
September 2013-December 13
Resource Room Aid
Observed teacher and student behaviors in a resource room for grades 4 th and 5th
Assisted in one-on-one and small group activities with students
Post Oak Elementary School in Lansing, MI
September 2013-December 13
Literacy Teacher Aid
Planned lesson plans specific to focused student to promote literacy development
Conducted formal and informal literacy assessments
Employment/Related Teaching Experience:
Bethany McLain in Shelby Township, MI
October 2015-Present
Care Provider
Provided care for 13-year-old child with Down syndrome
Implemented social and behavioral goals set in individual person-centered plans
Effectively communicated with occupational therapist and speech therapist on a weekly basis
Christine Spencer in Warren, MI
August 2015-Present
Care Provider
Provided care for 10-year-old child with Down syndrome
Implemented social, behavioral, and academic goals set in individual person-centered plans
Effectively communicated goal development and daily occurrences with parents/guardians
Child Care Provider in Shelby Township, MI

April 2013-Present

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Nanny for four children ages 6, 8, 11, and 12, including one child with cognitive
impairments, cerebral palsy, apraxia, and nonverbal communication
Enforced goals within IEP in home setting

Special Recreation Summer Camp in Sterling Heights, MI

June 2015-August 2015
Senior Leader (Expected to return in 06/16-08/16)
Cared for specific children with disabilities including: cognitive impairments, fetal alcohol
syndrome, Down syndrome, nonverbal communication, apraxia, reactive attachment disorder,
hemophilia, physically disabled
Planned and implemented large group activities
Communicated with parents about childrens goals and behaviors on daily basis
Helping Hands Respite Care in East Lansing, MI
April 2014-May 2015
Respite Care Provider
Cared for specific children and young adults with disabilities including: Tuberous Sclerosis,
cognitive impairments, autism, Retts syndrome, nonverbal communication, seizure disorder,
physically disabled
Provided care for child and young adults in-home and after school settings
Implemented daily goals set in individual care plans
Achievements and Affiliations:
Rochester Community Schools Professional Development Trainings
Attended training for PBIS and School-wide Behavior Support Systems
Member of MSU Student Council for Exceptional Children

08/15- Present
08/2015
09/12-05/15

Technology Experience and Additional Trainings/Certifications:

Proficient in:
Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Microsoft PowerPoint, Weebly, Microsoft Excel, Skype,
Prezi, iPad, SmartBoard, Evernote, Child and Adult CPR and First Aid, Blood borne
Pathogens, Recipients Rights, AED Training, Allergy Management Training, Anti-Bullying
Training, and Training in Identifying Signs of Neglect and Child abuse
References:
Carol Goike
K-5 Resource Room Mentor Teacher at McGregor Elementary, Rochester, MI
Cell: 248-761-5025
Email: cgoike@rochester.k12.mi.us
Michelle Ingraham
Fourth Grade Mentor Teacher at Brooklands Elementary, Rochester, MI
Cell: 248-390-3426
Email: mingraham@rochester.k12.mi.us
Kathy McCurdy
Michigan State University Field Instructor
Cell: 248-877-3299
Email: kmccurdy@msu.edu
Dr. Nathan Stevenson
Assistant Professor at Kent State University
Work: 330-672-0607
Email: nsteve15@kent.edu

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Dr. Troy Mariage
Associate Professor at Michigan State University
Work: 517-432-1981
Email: mariaget@msu.edu