OBJECTIVE To obtain a teaching position in an elementary classroom to help each student fulfill his or her own goals and learning potential.
EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts 2007-2012 Major: English/Language Arts Minor: Elementary Education Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI Deans List student four years
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certification 2013-2014 TEFL Institute, Chicago, IL
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Cognitively Impaired Aide June 2014-July 2014 Meadowbrook Elementary, Grand Rapids, MI Assisted Cognitively Impaired students with core subject areas in the Extended School Year Program Differentiated language and writing instruction based on students ability levels Worked with students individually and in groups to promote full academic functioning Coached students with gaining independence with at-level goals
ESL Interventionist September 2012-June 2012 Meadowbrook Elementary, Grand Rapids, MI Taught English Language Learner students from Kindergarten through Fourth grade Aided English Language Learners through the SIOP Model in class with core subjects Designed language lessons based on individual student needs and abilities Administered the WIDA and ELPA Language Proficiency Assessments and the MEAP Michigan State Assessment Evaluated students reading through running records assessments
Erinnas dedication puts her above and beyond all the rest. She has an incredible passion for helping those students who need extra instruction succeed.
Elizabeth Nelson ELL Coordinator Meadowbrook Elementary
Ms. Espinosa is conscientious, warm and friendly. She treats all students fairly and equally. She knows the students individually and successfully uses effective and appropriate behavior techniques.
Molly Barrett Third Grade Teacher Collins Elementary
Taught students from varying English backgrounds from newcomer to proficient levels Collaborated with ELL team and classroom teachers to meet the needs of our ELL students Participated in Parent-Teacher Conferences and Student and Grade Level Data Meetings Implemented the 6+1 Traits of Writing and Working with Words resources and strategies in Language Arts Guided ELL students through the Chicago Math Curriculum through manipulatives and visual strategies
Student Teacher February 2012-May 2012 Collins Elementary, Grand Rapids, MI Taught math though the implementation of the Chicago Math and Go Math! System to 3 rd grade students. Referred to the Michigan Curriculum Framework for teaching social studies Integrated technology into the classroom Taught with differentiated instruction to ESL students, learning disabled, gifted, and emotionally impaired students in Math, Reading, and Social Studies Led a project-based learning activity in the Reading unit of The Boxcar Children
Teacher Assistant September 2011-December 2011 Kent Hills Elementary School, Grand Rapids, MI Led a Dibels reading intervention group of first grade students Taught students Language Arts and Social Studies standards through using the Reading Street Program Incorporated Orton Gillingham into reading instruction
Adult ESL Instructor March 2011-June 2011 Sibley Family Center, Grand Rapids, MI Taught intermediate level English to native Spanish-speaking adults Focused on reading, writing, and communication skills necessary in the working world with ESL students
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
I found Erinna to be a very reflective teacher. She wants to do the best for her students and wants them to learn. She has a very pleasant personality and is also kind and compassionate to the students.
Roberta Bannister Field Coordinator Grand Valley State University
SIOP ELL Trainings Forest Hills Public Schools
FIRE-UP Conference Grand Valley State University
EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
English as a Second Language SIOP Training Rigby Running Records Training Fountas and Pinell Reading Recovery Program Training Current CPR and First Aid-American Red Cross Certification Intermediate Spanish-speaking skills
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE Medical Records Keeper August 2007- June 2010 Midwest Family Medicine, PC, Wyoming, MI Contact: tashaespinosa@aol.com
Thinking Maps Training Forest Hills Public Schools Fountas and Pinell Training Forest Hills Public Schools
Early Childhood Essentials Seminars Kent District Library Student Council for Exceptional Children Symposiums Grand Valley State University
Erinna Kristen-Marie Espinosa 1014 Maple Hill S.E. ~ Ada, MI 49301 (616) 822-1320 erinnaespinosa13@gmail.com
REFERENCES
Jennifer Clary English Language Learner Coordinator, Meadowbrook Elementary Phone: (616) 493-8930 1450 Forest Hill SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 e-mail: jclary@fhps.net
Bill Godin Third Grade Teacher, Meadowbrook Elementary 1450 Forest Hill SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 e-mail: bgodin@fhps.net
Sharon Otto Second Grade Teacher, Meadowbrook Elementary 1450 Forest Hill SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546