Theresa Peck 2104 Rouse Creek Ct. | Ann Arbor, MI 48108 | (734) 276-6891| peckther@msu.edu Objective: To obtain an elementary or middle school teaching position Education: Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan Fifth Year teacher intern program, August 2013-May 2014 12 graduate credits, May 2014
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Bachelor of Arts, May 2013 Major: Elementary Education Teaching Major: Mathematics Certification: Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate K-5 All Subject Areas Mathematics 6-8, May 2014 Teaching Experience: Literacy Instructor: Sunshine Academy, Wixom Elementary, Walled Lake Consolidated School District, Wixom, MI July 2014, Grades: Exiting 3-4 th grade provided research-based literacy instruction through readers and writers workshops, word study, interactive read aloud, guided reading groups and book clubs evaluated Developmental Reading Assessments (DRAs) to develop and provide individualized lessons and instructions based upon needs of 17 at risk students
Permanent Building Substitute: Hickory Woods Elementary, Walled Lake Consolidated School District, Walled Lake, MI, May 2014- June 2014
Fifth Year Teacher Intern: Hickory Woods Elementary, Walled Lake Consolidated School District, Walled Lake, MI September 2013- May 2014, 5 th grade taught all subject areas in a fifth grade classroom of 29 diverse students with a collaborating teacher for a full year differentiated instruction based upon readiness, learning profile, and student interest to ensure content was accessible to all learners modified and adapted instruction for 7 EL learners and students with cognitive and emotional impairments developed, implemented and assessed integrative units within all subject areas to ensure high levels of learning based upon CCSS and GCLEs (NGSS) implemented balanced literacy through readers and writers workshops, (guided, shared, and independent), explicit instruction, book clubs, interactive read-aloud, word study, and writing instruction across the curriculum assisted in the organization of Family Math Night; a program geared towards providing support and strategies for at risk students, the school play, and student council collaborated weekly with the fifth grade team; discussing and developing new ideas to benefit our students assessed and monitored student progress throughout the year using anecdotal records, pre and post assessments, DRAs, DWAs to guide instruction established classroom management techniques and norms to promote a safe, active, and engaging learning environment ensuring the success of all students participated in Positive Behavior Intervention Committee; of the consequence subcommittee created positive family-teacher relationships through emails, phone calls, conferences, report cards and newsletters integrated technology into instruction using the SMART board, IPAD, and chromebooks supervised 60 students with other teachers and parents for 3 days and 2 nights at Fifth Grade Camp
Substitute Teacher: Walled Lake Consolidated School District, 2013-Present
Senior Placement: Sheridan Road Elementary School, Lansing, Michigan September 2012- April 2013, Grade Level: 4 prepared and implemented lessons in Literacy, Math, Social Studies and Science formulated and participated in mathematical lesson study
Junior Placement: Murphy Elementary School, Haslett, Michigan January 2012 April 2012 conducted weekly informal and formal literacy assessments presented information on the ten components of literacy through a child study
Freshman Placement: Cumberland Elementary School, Lansing, Michigan September 2011- December 2011, Grade Level: 2 observed classroom activities and management techniques supported student learning in literacy through explicit instruction in small groups
Teaching Related Experience: Part Time Nanny: Ann Arbor, Michigan Summer 2013, Ages: 3 and 6 months cared for two children multiple days during the work week by preparing meals and activities
Student Mentor: Trailblazers : Pattengill Elementary School, Ann Arbor, Michigan August 2008- June 2009 mentored an at-risk student by creating a positive relationship and providing an outside support system
Professional Development: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Member, 2014
Lesson Study Participant, Walled Lake, Michigan, 2014 Adult and Child CPR and First Aid Certified, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 2014 Teacher to Teacher, Walled Lake, Michigan, 2014 Legal Issues in Education Seminar, Detroit, Michigan, 2013 EpiPen Training, Walled Lake, Michigan, 2013 Fluent in American Sign Language, 2012
Technology: Skyward, Mastery Manager, ExamView, Document Camera, EPSON projector, SMART Board, Cloud technology, Google Drive, Google Sites IPad, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Blogging Websites Other work Experience: Server: Grizzly Peak , Ann Arbor, Michigan July 2013 Present
Server: Pizza House Pizzeria, Ann Arbor & East Lansing location, Michigan August 2010 July 2013
Interests: Baking and cake decorating, cooking, painting, crafting, traveling, reading
Dr. Patricia Werner, Principal Renee Valentine, Teacher 30655 Novi Road 7658 Park Meadow Ln Novi, Michigan 48377 West Bloomfield, Michigan 48324 248-956-2600 248-821-9599 PatriciaWerner@wlcsd.org ReneeValentine@wlcsd.org
Kimberly Glotzhober, Classroom Para 20481 Ann Arbor Trail Dearborn Heights, Michigan 48127 248-787-2188
Educational portfolio available at www.theresapeck.weebly.com