Kaci Wiebenga

12951 128th Avenue Grand Haven, MI 49417 – 616-550-9185 – kaciwiebenga@gmail.com

Education

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, MI
Bachelor of Arts Fall 2009/Winter 2014
Dual Major: Elementary/ Special Education (ESE)
• Comprehensive Science and Arts for Teaching
• Special Education – Emotional Impairment, Cognitive Impairment

Mission Statement

To inspire and support individuals in a safe environment where students can reach their
full potential academically, socially, and develop self- confidence.

Professional Career
Cardinal Elementary – Orchard View Public Schools
Intensive Resource Room Teacher
Muskegon, MI September 2017 – Current
My current teaching position entails working with students with emotional impairments
and high behavioral needs.

Imagine Nau Charter School

Kindergarten - Team Lead
Port St. Lucie, FL November 2016 – June 2017
I worked with kindergarten students, and implemented RTI groups.

Treasure Coast High School – St. Lucie County Public Schools
ESE Varying Exceptions Classroom

Port St. Lucie, FL August 2014 - November 2017

I worked with students at a wide range of cognitive, physical and emotional levels in a
self-contained setting.

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Independent Education Instructor for Adults with Disabilities
Port St. Lucie, FL August 2016 – June 2017
I provide independent educational resources for post-secondary adults with special
needs.

Coaching Positions
Grand Haven Public Schools
Head Women’s Water Polo Coach
Grand Haven, MI August 2017 – Current

Spring Lake Public Schools

Head Women’s Swim Coach
Spring Lake, MI August 2017 – Current

Treasure Coast High School

Head Men’s and Women’s Swim Coach
Port St. Lucie, FL August 2014 – June 2017

Certifications

State of Florida Teaching Certificate July 01, 2014 – June 30, 2019
Professional Educator’s Certificate
Elementary Education (Grades K-6)
Exceptional Student Education (Grades K-12)

State of Michigan Teaching Certificate June 19, 2014 – June 30, 2020
Provisional Teaching Certificate
Elementary Education K-5 all subjects (K-8 All Subjects Self Contained Classroom)
Cognitive Impairment (SA) K-12
Emotional Impairment (SE) K-1

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Student Teaching
North Godwin Elementary - Godwin Heights Public Schools
Cognitive Impairment Placement
Grand Rapids, MI
Julie Broene Winter 2014
• K-4th Resource Room

Thomas Jefferson Institute

Elementary Placement
Mexico City, Mexico
Avril Ugalde November/December 2014
• 4 -6 grade
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• Reading, Writing, Spelling, Grammar

Palmer Elementary School - Grand Rapids Public Schools

Elementary Placement
Grand Rapids, MI
Mari-Jo Jarosch September/October 2014
• 3rd Grade
• Math, Writing, Reading, Science, Social Studies

Grand Haven High School – Grand Haven Public Schools

Emotional Impairment Placement
Grand Haven, MI
Amanda Davids-Mundt Winter 2013
• 9 – 12 Grade
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• Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Directed Study

• Co-taught data analysis

Sandy Hill Elementary - Jenison Public Schools

Teacher Assisting Placement
Jenison, MI
Susan Filius Fall 2013
• K, 1st, 3rd reading RTI
• 4th grade math RTI

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Work Experience

PESG
Kent/Owatta County, MI
Substitute Teacher January 2013- June 2015

Camp Newaygo
Newaygo, MI
Counselor Summer 2010-2013
Assistant Waterfront Director Summer 2012
Waterfront Director Summer 2013- 2014
Volunteer Summer 2015-2016
• Camp Newaygo is a residents camp for girls ages 7 to 16.

East Grand Rapids Recreation Department

Grand Rapids, MI
Lifeguard 2006-2015
Swim Instructor 2007-2015

East Grand Rapids WAVES

Grand Rapids, MI
Swim Coach 2011-2013
• Swimmers ages 5-18

David D. Hunting YMCA

Grand Rapids, MI
Lifeguard Fall 2013 - Spring 2013
Swim Instructor

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Related Experience

Sibley Elementary School - Grand Rapids Public Schools

Schools of Hope Reading Tutor
Grand Rapids, MI
20+ Volunteer Hours Fall 2011
• ASD Room

Covell Elementary School - Grand Rapids Public Schools

Math Tutor
Grand Rapids, MI Winter 2011

Godfree Lee Early Childhood Center – Godfree Lee Public Schools

Dibbles Testing
Wyoming, MI
Team 21 Tutoring Fall 2012/Winter 2013

Related Certifications
TCI - Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
Expires September 2019

American Red Cross

Expires
Lifeguard/ Waterfront Lifeguard August 2019
Water Safety Instructor August 2019
CRP August 2019
First Aid August 2019
AED August 2019

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References

Missy Adams
Principal
Imagine Nau Charter
772-475-8081

Jen Kinkade
Occupational Therapist
St. Lucie County Public Schools
772-607-2039

Terri Kunze
Parent
703-568-4052

Amanda Davids-Mundt
Special Education
Grand Haven High School
(616) 850-6210

Jalisa Danhof
Assistant Director
Camp Newaygo
(231)652-1184