Kristen Deighton

221 Oxford Lake Drive

Oxford, Michigan 48371

(810) 706 – 0744

deighto9@msu.edu
Objective To obtain a position as an elementary or middle school teacher

Education Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, Bachelor of Arts, May 2017
Fifth Year Teaching Intern Program, August 2017 – May 2018
12 Graduate Credits, May 2018

Certification Michigan Elementary Standard Certificate, May 2018

Kindergarten – Fifth Grade, All Subject Areas
Sixth – Eighth Grade: Language Arts, English as a Second Language

Teaching Intern Teacher: Clarkston Community Schools

Experience Pine Knob Elementary School, Clarkston, Michigan, August 2017 – April 2018
First Grade
 instructed twenty-five first graders in all aspects of learning
 differentiated lesson material based on student needs to aid in student success
 communicated with families to discuss student growth and goals
 led students to facilitate their own morning meetings to build community
 suggested new ways of adapting the curriculum to fit student needs
 conferenced one-on-one with students to support student literacy growth
 utilized resources to improve teaching and grow knowledge in all subjects
 adjusted instruction using formative and summative assessment data

Substitute Teacher: Clarkston Community Schools

Clarkston, Michigan, November 2017 – April 2018

Student Teacher: Haslett Public Schools

Haslett High School, Haslett, Michigan, January 2017 – April 2017
Ninth – Twelfth Grade
 supported emergent bilingual learners in coursework and studying techniques
 created and taught an English grammar lesson to emergent bilingual learners

Student Teacher: Holt Public Schools

Wilcox Elementary School, Holt, Michigan, October 2016 – May 2017
Fourth Grade
 executed interactive and group-worthy science and social studies lessons
 assisted individual students who needed support in math curriculum

Student Teacher: East Lansing Public Schools

Whitehills Elementary School, E. Lansing, Michigan, January 2016 – May 2016
First Grade
 worked with an individual student in the areas of literacy
 completed literacy assessments to collect data on student’s reading level
Teaching Related Tutor
Experience Clarkston, Michigan, September 2017 – April 2018
 guided first and second grade students through literacy activities
 established individualized goals to support student development

Religious Educator
Michigan State University, E. Lansing, Michigan, August 2015 – May 2017
 facilitated a college-aged Bible study discussion group
 directed college-aged women through study of the text

Childcare Provider
Oxford, Michigan, May – August 2013 – 2015
 cared for two children for ten hours a day, five days a week
 engaged children with age-appropriate and developmental activities

Dance Teacher
Center Stage Dance Company, Oxford, Michigan, September – May 2009 – 2013
 taught dance skills of various genres to children ages five to eight years old
 performed dances with students, modeling and assisting in success

Religious Educator
Oakwood Community Church, Oxford, Michigan, May 2006 – August 2008
 followed curriculum for elementary-aged Bible application
 engaged students with discussions and activities

Professional CPR and First Aid, Clarkston, Michigan, 2018

Development Leader in Me: Empowering Instruction Introduction, Clarkston, Michigan, 2017
Seesaw 101: Introduction to Online Classroom Tool, Clarkston, Michigan, 2017
Michigan Education Association: Legal Basics for Teachers, Detroit, Michigan, 2017
Seclusion and Restraint: MDE Ordinances, Clarkston, Michigan, 2017
Academic Service Learning, Clarkston, Michigan, 2017
Orton-Gillingham Training, Clarkston, Michigan, 2017
Running Records Training, Clarkston, Michigan, 2017

Technology Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Weebly, SeeSaw, Canva

Honors Larry W. and Patricia L. Reeves Endowed Scholarship in Teacher Education,

Michigan State University, April 2017
Dean’s List, Michigan State University, 4 Semesters
University Academic Hearing Board Member, November 2016 – May 2017

Interests Traveling, reading, cooking, singing, playing guitar

 Kristen Deighton
References
Kiryn Petruska
First Grade Teacher
Mentor Teacher
8564 North Hubbard Street
Westland, Michigan 48185
(248) 425-7929
klpetruska@clarkston.k12.mi.us
Jennifer VanDenBrouck
First Grade Teacher
212 Great Pines Drive
Oxford, Michigan 48371
(586) 405-8464
jlvandenbrouck@clarkston.k12.mi.us
Linda Mangiapane
Field Instructor
Michigan State University
5511 South Rainbow Lane
Waterford, Michigan 48329
(248) 408-2262
llm@msu.edu
Portfolio will be provided at professional interview
Lindsey Dunfee
Childcare Employer
1021 Keble Court
Oxford, Michigan 48371
(248) 568-9344
linniemae@hotmail.com
Kristine Griffor
Asst. Superintendent for Elem. Instruction
Troy School District
4400 Livernois
Troy, Michigan 48098
(586) 246-3933
kgriffor@troy.k12.mi.us
Jodi Yeloushan
Principal
Pine Knob Elementary
6020 Sashabaw Road
Clarkston, Michigan 48346
(248) 396-9987
jlyeloushan@clarkston.k12.mi.us