Elizabeth K.

Lower
5125 S. M-106 Stockbridge, MI 49285 (517) 775-9244 elizabeth.k.lower@gmail.com

Objective
To obtain an elementary teaching position where I can provide a learning environment and
classroom community that is positive, caring, and safe, while meeting the needs of every single
one of my students.

Certification
K-5 all subjects 6-8 self-contained
Early Childhood-General and Special Education Endorsement (ZS) Expected 2015
American Red Cross First Aid and CPR

Education
2013-2014 Michigan State University
Elementary Teaching Certificate

2008-2013 Michigan State University, College of Education
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education

Teaching Experience
2013-2014 Year Long Teaching Internship Kindergarten
Woodworth Elementary, Leslie MI
Prepared the classroom prior to the first day of school
Modified and implemented units of study for Literacy, Mathematics, Social
Studies, and Science
Planned lessons and conducted day-to-day routines for two months during
mentor teachers absence
Reflected daily to better understand and improve my teaching processes
and techniques
Applied principles of formative assessment on a daily basis to gauge
student understanding and adapt lesson and unit plans
Collaborated with staff members and parents on a regular basis to make
student learning cohesive
Participated in staff meetings, MTSS meetings, grade level meetings, and
parent teacher conferences
Attended professional development sessions in data analysis and
differentiation.
Utilized strategies to incorporate students with special needs into classroom
structure.
Contributed to kindergarten round-up and transition night to prepare for
next year

2012-2013 Senior Year Field Experience Kindergarten
Post Oak Elementary, Lansing, MI
Guided students in daily routine
Created and presented lessons in Science, Social Studies, Math, and
Literacy
Assisted lead teacher in student assessment

2012 Junior Year Field Experience
Assessed first grade student on literacy development
Provided reading and writing materials to maximize literacy development
Developed and delivered lessons on several literacy concepts

2011-2012 Teachers Aide
Michigan State University Child Development Center, Haslett, MI
Supported children with special needs in everyday classroom activities to
promote maximum participation
Created and taught four lessons based on aesthetics, social and emotional,
language, and cognitive development
Maintained daily classroom schedule and activities
Developed and delivered a lesson on the importance of equality

Professional Development
2013-Present Multi-Tier Systems of Support (MTSS)
2013-Present Data Analysis of assessment scores
2013 Differentiation

References
Meri Manthei Andrea Varricchione
Mentor Teacher Field Instructor
Woodworth Elementary School Erickson Hall
212 Pennsylvania St. Michigan State University
Leslie, MI 49251 (517) 358-1698
(517) 589-9477 ventimi1@msu.edu
mmanthei@lesliek12.net

Jim Dell Kara Procopio
Principal Collaborating Teacher
Woodworth Elementary School Woodworth Elementary School
212 Pennsylvania St. 212 Pennsylvania St.
Leslie, MI 49251 Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-5151 (517) 763- 8054
dellj@lesliek12.net procopik@lesliek12.net