Victoria Blust

(248)786-9246 ▪ blustvic@msu.edu ▪ https://VictoriaBlust.weebly.com/

CERTIFICATION AND ENDORSEMENTS

Michigan Elementary Standard Certificate May 2019
• K-5 All Subjects (K-8 All Subjects Self-Contained)
• K-12 Learning Disabilities (SM)
• K-8 Mathematics (EX)
• Adult and Child First Aid & CPR

EDUCATION
Teacher Certification East Lansing, MI
Michigan State University May 2019
• Completion of 12 graduate-level credits

Bachelor of Arts, Special Education-Learning Disabilities East Lansing, MI

Teaching Major: Mathematics
Michigan State University May 2018
Graduated with Honors
• Honors College
• Urban Educators Cohort Program

Study Abroad Lancaster, UK

Lancaster University October-December 2016
• Completion of 12 credits

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching Intern – High School Special Education Utica, MI
Utica High School January-April 2019
• Assisted in planning and conducting Individualized Education Plan meetings by
contacting parents and relevant staff
• Assessed case study student using Key Math, developing ability to administer
assessments and use results to inform instruction
• Co-taught English 11 class, collaborating with general education teacher to reach
the needs of all students

Teaching Intern – Kindergarten General Education Sterling Heights, MI

Plumbrook Elementary School September-December 2018
• Co-planned and collaborated with mentor teacher and three-person Kindergarten
team weekly to create quality lesson plans using Math Expressions and McGraw
Hill curriculum
• Participated in positive behavior intervention support team meetings, discussing
and planning 3 assemblies and 2 school wide trainings.
Teacher’s Aide East Lansing, MI
Spartan Child Development Center October 2016-October 2018

Field Placement – 1st Grade Lansing, MI

Lyons Elementary School September 2017-May 2018
• Reflected and adapted skills based on own teaching techniques, diverse student
needs and state guidelines
• Implemented functional behavior analysis on case study student and used results
to create a behavior intervention plan
• Differentiated instruction dependent on a variety of academic and socioeconomic
needs

Literacy Tutor Lansing, MI

Read to Succeed January-May 2017
• Evaluated student’s reading fluency and comprehension using the Qualitative
Reading Inventory, and used results of assessment to develop and implement
individualized instruction

K-5 Tutor Lansing, MI

Boys and Girls Club September-December 2014

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Special Education Service Leader Lake Orion, MI
Kensington Church February 2019-Present
Policy and Standards Board Member East Lansing, MI
Pi Beta Phi Sorority August 2017-May 2018
Champions Are Readers Volunteer East Lansing, MI
Pi Beta Phi Sorority April 2014-2018
Lansing Leaders and Literacy Day Volunteer East Lansing, MI
Willow Elementary School March 2016-2017
Special Needs Camp Counselor Allendale, MI
Indian Trails Camp May-August 2015

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING

Math Expressions Curriculum Professional Training September 2018
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports PD December 2018
Essential Practices in Elementary Literacy PD November 2018

HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Recipient, LDA of Michigan Flo Curtis Special Education Endowment
Recipient, Jack and Ingrid Wallach Endowed Scholarship in Education
Member, Kappa Delta Pi – International Honors Society in Education
Member, National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Member, Order of Omega – National Greek Leaders
 Victoria Blust
(248)786-9246 ▪ blustvic@msu.edu ▪ https://VictoriaBlust.weebly.com/

REFERENCES

Mrs. Erin Derk

High School Special Education Teacher
Utica High School
(586)707-1830
Erin.Derk@uticak12.org

Mrs. Sheryl Melling

Kindergarten General Education
Teacher
Plumbrook Elementary School
(248)495-2461
Sheryl.Melling@uticak12.org

Dr. Adrea Truckenmiller

Professor
Michigan State University
atruck@msu.edu

Mrs. Jeannette Mikula

High School Special Education Teacher/
Special Education Director
Utica High School
(248)736-5685
Jeanette.Mikula@uticak12.org

Kathy McCurdy
Field Instructor
Michigan State University
(248)877-3299
Kathym815@gmail.com