Gillian Kutches
[email protected]
Objective:
To motivate and inspire students to reach their fullest potential in the classroom and beyond.
Education:
Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan
Fifth Year Teacher Internship Program August 2006- May 2007
12 graduate credits May 2007
Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts May 2006
Major: Elementary Education
Teaching Major: Language Arts
Certification:
Georgia Elementary Teaching Certificate August 2009
K-8 all subjects
Minnesota Elementary Teaching Certificate August 2007
K-6 all subjects
Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate May 2007
K-5 all subjects, 6-8 Language Arts
Teaching Experience:
Teacher
McLendon Elementary School
DeKalb County Schools
Decatur, GA
Grade Level: 1
December 2009-Present
· administered lessons in math, literacy, science and social studies
· analyzed student data to design and tailor individualized instruction
· established and held consistent and high standards for all students
· used best practice teaching philosophy
· implemented differentiation strategies to encompass all learning styles including English Language Learners
· communicated daily with parents through student planners and created effective behavior plans for individual students
· collaborated closely with colleagues
· executed efficient classroom management techniques through behavior chart and positive reinforcement
· co-taught with a certified ELL teacher to meet students’ needs
· active participant in IEP and RTI processes
· embedded technology into daily lessons in every subject area
Orono Intermediate School
Orono School District
Long Lake, Minnesota
Grade Level: 4 August 2008-June 2009
Grade Level: 5 August 2007-June 2008
· administered lessons in math, science, literacy, and spelling
· experienced in teaching Everyday Math, FOSS Science, Lucy Calkins Writing Workshop, Making Meaning, and Daybook
· implemented strategies for gifted/talented students
· delivered leveled instruction in math and reading
· facilitated student-led conferences as well as parent/ teacher conferences
· communicated closely with staff, faculty, students and parents via email, phone, school website and weekly newsletters
· tutored struggling students before and after school hours
· executed efficient classroom management strategies through responsive classroom techniques
· assessed student comprehension through meaningful tasks and hands-on activities
· prepared students for standardized testing and taught test taking strategies
Teacher Internship
Hoover Elementary
Hazel Park, Michigan
Grade Level: 4
August 2006- May 2007
· administered lessons in math, science, literacy, social studies and spelling
· conducted parent/ teacher conferences
· collaborated across grade levels with teachers for unit planning and activities related to curriculum
Substitute Teacher Hazel Park School District
Teaching Related Experience:
Student Council Advisor
Long Lake, Minnesota
September 2007-June 2008
· developed student council program for fourteen 5th grade students
· organized and conducted bi-weekly meetings
· conducted fundraisers and events for the school
· directed the School Store, run by student representatives
· liaison between students, staff and administration on school issues
· won National Student Council Award
Private Tutor
Long Lake, Minnesota
September 2007-August 2008
· re-taught basic skills in mathematics, reading and writing to multiple students
· provided weekly status reports to parents
East Lansing, Michigan
March 2006- August 2006
· supervised an eleven year old student
· tutored a fourth grade student in math, reading, spelling and language arts
· developed interactive activities to enhance learning
Professional Development:
Professional Learning Liason, McLendon Elementary Current
SIOP Teaching Conference Decatur, Georgia October 2010
Writing to Win Conference Athens, Georgia
Co-Chair, CHARACTER COUNTS! CommitteeLong Lake, Minnesota 2007-2009
Member, Professional Learning Community Long Lake, Minnesota 2007-2009
Lucy Calkins Units of Study Across the Year Conference February 2008
Minnesota Reading Conference Minneapolis, Minnesota, December 2008
Member, Michigan Reading Association December 2008
Member, Michigan Geography Alliance March 2007
Michigan Reading Association Annual Conference Grand Rapids, Michigan March 2007
Michigan State University Special Education Seminar East Lansing, Michigan October 2006
Study Abroad Participant, London, England July-August 2005
Technology:
Proficient in Promethean Boards, Smart Boards, LCD projectors, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Internet Explorer, E- mail, Promethean Planet, computerized attendance, digital cameras, web- site creator
Honors and Achievements:
Graduated with Honors, Michigan State University Spring 2006
Dean’s List, 8 semesters, Michigan State University
Phi Beta Delta International Honor Society Spring 2005
Gamma Sigma Alpha Greek Academic Honor Society 2004, 2005
High Academic Honor in Greek Society Fall 2003, 2004
MEAP Scholarship Spring 2002
References available upon request.
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