Carly J.

Lagerstrom
lagerst4@msu.edu | 1-810-772-6923
8750 N. Christine, Brighton, MI, 48114, USA
CERTIFICATION
Elementary Education, K5 self-contained for all subjects
Language Arts, grades K8
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), grades K12
EDUCATION
Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI
Post Baccalaureate Internship
Obtained teaching certificate
Completed 12 Masters level credits

Aug 2015April 2016

Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI

Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education
Teaching Major: Language Arts
Teaching Minor: TESOL

Obtained May 2015

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Hiawatha Elementary School | Okemos, MI
Fourth Grade
Aug 2015April 2016
Planned and implemented units in all subject areas using the Common Core,
Next Generation Science Standards and Grade Level Content Expectations.
Designed assessment plans to formally and informally assess student learning throughout units.
Collaborated with mentor teacher to effectively differentiate instruction with grouping strategies.
Facilitated AIMSweb testing.
Participated in data meeting to place students with others of like ability and determine the
appropriate focus of intervention.
Co-Taught a small group of fourth grade students to build reading fluency.
Assisted in the teaching of a large group of students to pre-teach as well as review math concepts.
Participated in staff professional development, staff meetings and data meetings.
Engaged in parent teacher conferences and prepared students for their student led conference.
Cavanaugh Elementary School | Lansing, MI
Kindergarten
Sept 2014April 2015
Planned and taught engaging whole group lessons in all subject areas.
Spoke with students in small groups to understand their background knowledge.
Assisted mentor teacher in facilitating group activities by practicing classroom management
techniques.
Marble Elementary School | East Lansing, MI
Second Grade
JanApril 2014
Worked with one student for the duration of the semester to assess reading abilities.
Created and administered reading assessment tasks.
MSU Child Development Laboratories | East Lansing, MI
Three Year Olds
Helped to maintain the classroom environment.
Received and reflected on feedback aimed at my management techniques.
Facilitated small group activities.

SeptDec 2013

Averill Spanish Immersion Elementary School | Lansing, MI

Observed lessons and classroom management.
Assisted students to complete tasks.

Kindergarten

JanApril 2013

TEACHING-RELATED EXPERIENCE
Girls on the Run Coach
Hiawatha Elementary School
Led activities and discussions to instill confidence and healthy life choices.
Trained girls in grades 3-4 to run a 5k race on Michigan States campus.
Cheerleading Coach
Central Michigan University Cheerleading with Young Champions Program
Supervised groups of children ages 4-17.
Watched routines in order to provide athletes and coaches with critiques, tips or encouragement.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Professional Learning Communities with Hiawatha Elementary Staff | Aug 2015April 2015
Taking advantage of Google in the Classroom presentation at Hiawatha | Nov 2015
Presentation by Dr. Catherine Ash, Superintendent of Okemos School District | Aug 2015
Teachers in the Law, Presentation by MEA | Aug 2015
I Am a Teacher Expo, East Lansing, MI | April, 2014

EMPLOYMENT
EDUStaff Substitute Teacher, Ingham County School Districts

Oct 2015Present

First National Bank of America | East Lansing, MI

May 2014Present
Credit Services Representative
Answered calls to provide professional customer service regarding delinquent mortgage accounts.
The Lodges of East Lansing | East Lansing, MI
Oct 2013April 2014
Community Assistant and Leasing Agent
Assisted clients by providing lease agreement information.
Conducted apartment tours, highlighting selling features and benefits of the property.
HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Deans List, Michigan State University | 20122015
Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society in Education, Member | April 2013
Spartans for the Cure, Member | 2012
TECHNOLOGY
Microsoft Office as well as Google Classroom and applications.
SMARTboard, PowerSchool, Document Cameras, web design.
Chromebooks and applications as well as Apple products.
REFERENCES
Brenda White
MSU Field Instructor
whitebr@msu.edu
1-517-449-0594

Karen Casler
Mentor Teacher
karen.casler@okemosk12.net
517-706-4535

Dawnmarie Ezzo
MSU Instructor
ezzoda@msu.edu
517-432-3373