Kathryn N.

Pelton
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HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:
 Adept at implementing guided reading,
interactive read alouds, and administering
running records
 Effective management practices including
use of responsive classroom
 Excellent at building positive relationships
with students, families, and colleagues
 Differentiate to provide equitable access to
the curriculum
 Utilize a variety of assessments to provide
many ways to show learning
 Analyze instructional data assessments
 Monitoring and adjusting instruction based
on assessment

CERTIFICATION:
Michigan Provisional Elementary Certificate
Elementary: K-5 All Subjects, K-8 All Subjects Self Contained Classroom
Science: K-8
Reproductive Health Education Certification (2017)
HIV/AIDS Education (2017)
Michigan Model for Health (2017)

EDUCATION:
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
September 2013- April 2018
B.S. in Education with Elementary Certification | Teaching GPA: 3.8

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

A2 STEAM, Ann Arbor, MI September 2017-April 2018

Teaching Intern, 4th grade
 Developed and modified guided reading and math lessons based on formative and summative assessments
 Created and implemented a project based learning and multidisciplinary science unit aligned with NGSS
standards
 Lead teaching in all subject areas using a variety of curriculum and adapting to fit the needs of students in
my class
 Participated in professional development sessions in NGSS and equity to further my knowledge
 Communicated and built relationships with families through a variety of ways such as newsletters, phone
calls, and face-to-face interaction
 Planned a series of morning meetings focused on diversity and learning about other cultures around the
world and in the classroom
 Focused on responsive classroom techniques and implementing them into the classroom

Pattengill Elementary School, Ann Arbor, MI January – April 2017

Teaching Intern, 4th grade
 Created and taught whole class lessons on literacy and social studies to a class of 4th grade students
 Gave directions and set behavioral expectations for classroom management
 Designed and led a guided reading lesson to a group of 4th grade students

Bryant Elementary School, Ann Arbor, MI September- December 2016

Teaching Intern, 1st grade
 Facilitated assessments and developed individualized literacy lessons based on these results for my first
grade focus student
 Designed and led a guided reading lesson for first grade students
 Taught a whole class lesson to a group of first graders on phonics
 Led and assisted students at centers for science and phonics as well as math problems
 Engaged with families and students where English was not their first language

Mitchell Elementary School, Ann Arbor, MI March- April 2017

Teaching Intern, 5th grade
 Worked with students to create an individualized learning plan for math, specifically focusing on fractions
 Elicited student thinking about mathematical problem solving
Scarlett Middle School, Ann Arbor, MI September- October 2016
Teaching Intern, 7th grade
 Designed and implemented lessons on technology and digital citizenship for a group of 7th grade students
 Developed management techniques for older students

RELATED EXPERIENCE:

TBE Nursery School Camp, Bloomfield Hills, MI June 2007-Aug 2017

Teaching Assistant (paid position since 2013)
 Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive
self-concepts
 Performed general personnel functions, such as supervision, training, and scheduling
 Read to children and taught simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and songs
 Communicated with children's parents or guardian about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues

Ann Arbor Preschool and Family Center, Ann Arbor, MI January-April 2016
Head Start Program Classroom Volunteer
 Working in the classroom with children who have been identified as having economic or environmental
factors that would make them at risk for failure in school

Jacob Elementary School, Louisville, KY February- March 2014

Alternative Spring Break Participant
 Worked with children who may not have had access to programs which help their education
 Implemented fun programs as a team to teach students valuable life skills through math, including taxes and
interest

University of Michigan School of Education, Ann Arbor, MI Dec 2014-Jun 2015

Research Assistant
 Went to schools and administered standardized tests to students
 Interviewed students in order to collect data
 Recorded, transcribed, and entered the collected data

Friendship Circle of Michigan, West Bloomfield, MI 2007-2013

Volunteer
 Worked as a volunteer with special needs children
 Paired with my special needs buddy weekly, used fun activities to work with them on everyday skills

Play Therapy Training Certification 2012

Friendship Circle of Michigan
 Attended play therapy training to be used with children from diverse backgrounds and special needs

Beaumont Hospital, West Bloomfield, MI 2009-2012

Pediatric Rehabilitation Center Volunteer
 Worked in the pediatric rehabilitation center with children who had speech problems
 Led activities with children, both in a group and individual setting
 Used fun methods of therapy to help children in areas where improvement was needed

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
Google Apps for Education (Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Docs, Slides, Sheets)
Interpreting and utilizing NWEA data for targeted goal setting and instruction
Triple E framework of technology use in the classroom
Child and Adult CPR

LANGUAGES:
Basic Spanish speaking skills (4 semesters)

ASSOCIATIONS:
Kappa Delta Pi 2017-2018
MACUL 2018