Kimberly Grigg

211 ½ Pennsylvania Ave 906.204.9224 griggkrg@gmail.com

Dowagiac, MI 49047 kimberlygrigg.weebly.com

Education and Certification

Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI
BS: English, Minor: Biology - GPA: 3.37 Graduated: May 2015
Michigan Teaching Certification Obtained: June 2015

Teaching Experience
Behavior Technician. Logan Autism Services
Benton Harbor, MI March 2019 - Present
● Implement academic, behavioral, and social programming for those with autism
● Communicate with families and program managers on progress and setbacks
● Assist in assessments in order to determine the functions of behaviors and capabilities
9-10 English Teacher Countryside Academy
Benton Harbor, MI August 2017-Present
● Taught 9, 10, and Honors 10 English
● Advised portion of 9th-grade and 10th-grade classes
● Analyzed NWEA scores in order to develop differentiated instruction
● Led character trait assemblies along with other teachers
9-12 English Teacher A.D. Johnston High School
Bessemer, MI September 2016-August 2017
● Taught 9-12 English courses
● Developed curriculum and goals for 9-12 grade English courses
● Analyzed data to understand places for improvement and to improve test scores
Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates Specialist Michigan Works!
Escanaba, MI July 2015-September 2016
● Taught employability skills, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship to high school
students who are at-risk or involved with special education
● Maintained a grant that funded hands-on experiences for students
● Tutored in various subjects including, English, chemistry, biology, and math.
Student Teaching Hancock Public Schools
Hancock, MI January 2015-May 2015
● Planned and implemented classes in English, communications, and biology at multiple
grade levels
● Prepared students for state-mandated testing and taught basic study skills

Extra-Curricular Experience
Interim Student Council Advisor Countryside Academy
● Coordinated 2 blood drives with the Red Cross
 ● Organized a penny jug war for Pennies for Patients
Key Club Advisor A.D. Johnston High School
● Organize various events and service projects with students
● Foster leadership and cooperative skills with students
● Arrange a trip to D-Con, the yearly Key Club convention
Career Association Advisor Escanaba Senior High School
● Arranged speakers from a local judge to an art expert to talk about various career
opportunities.
● Planned 6 field trips for students to visit trades, manufacturing, schools, and STEM
careers.
● Organized students to attend the Career Association Conference in Lansing, where they
were able to compete in employability and financial literacy competitions.
● Provided opportunities for student-led career development, community service, and other
projects.
Summer Youth Employment Opportunity Supervisor Michigan Works!
● Organized, implemented, and supervised a robotics camp day camp for younger youth
● Trained and employed students to become counselors at the robotics camp.
● Placed and supervised students in other work environments
Student Council Supervisor Hancock Middle School
● Chaperoned and volunteered for various student council and school events
● Assisted planning and implementing various events and fundraisers
● Helped maintain the club for the students

Leadership Experience
● Lead a group of staff and students in a Spaghetti benefit with more than 400 attendees
● Assist creating safety initiatives on Countryside Academy’s Safety Committee
● Sat on the Mu Beta Psi National Scholarship Committee to help design the scholarship
and choose a recipient
● Assist in writing, editing, and publishing The Clef, a quarterly newsletter distributed by
Mu Beta Psi
● Wrote advertisements, edited documents, planned events, and hosted events on Bessemer
Area School’s Citizens Committee to help expand and improve the environment of the
school district
● Trained, supervised and assist hiring as well as planning, implementing and hosting
various events, as the Student Philanthropy Supervisor

Additional Work Experience

Student Philanthropy Supervisor Houghton, MI
Michigan Tech September 2013 - July 2015
Library Student Assistant Houghton, MI
Michigan Tech January 2011 - July 2015
Lab Assistant Marquette, MI
UP Health Systems Summer 2011 and Summer 2012