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Kari Cadwell karicadwell.weebly.com
Objective: to obtain a secondary Social Studies and/or English teaching position and enrich
my classroom and school communities through my dedication to equity and success for all
learners.

Education
Masters of Education in Instruction and Curriculum
Graduate Teacher Certification – Secondary Education June 2018
Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI
- Teachable major: History (CC)
- Teachable minor: English (BA)
- G.P.A.: 4.o

Master of Arts in History August 2015

Oakland University, Rochester, MI
- Completed field exams in Colonial and Twentieth-Century American history
- G.P.A.: 3.9
- Received Graduate Assistantship with the Department of History
- Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society Vice President, 2014-2015

Bachelor of Arts in History June 2013

Oakland University, Rochester, MI
- Minor in English
- G.P.A: 3.9
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude with Department Honors

Teaching Experience
Holton Middle School, Holton Public Schools, Holton, MI August 2017 – March 2018
Student Teacher and Teacher Assistant
- Taught 8th Grade U.S. History, 7th Grade Ancient World History and 6th Grade
Geography.
- Developed and taught a technology-based unit on Hinduism and Buddhism in two 7th
Grade Ancient World History classes.
- Co-developed and taught technology-based units on Immigration and Spatial
Inequality in a 6th Grade Geography class.
- Created original classroom materials suitable for individual learners by utilizing
technology applications and various resources, including Google Classroom, Google
Suites, and Discovery Education.
- Implemented Responsible Thinking Process Cards as a classroom management tool
that other middle and high school teachers adopted in conjunction with the school’s
Responsible Thinking Process system.
- Reviewed formative and summative assessments, provided students with timely and
meaningful feedback, used assessment data to inform further instruction and
maintained up-to-date grades on PowerSchool.
- Established trusting relationships with students through positive interactions, a
willingness to assist and listen to others, and regular attendance at after-school events,
including tutorials and girls’ basketball practices and games.
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- Communicated frequently with students, families, colleagues and administrators
during individual meetings, conferences, and email.
- Attended all staff meetings and professional development opportunities available to
Holton Middle and High School staff members.

EDUStaff, LLC, Grand Rapids, MI October 2015 – Current

Substitute Teacher
- Substitute taught in elementary and secondary classrooms in ten districts in the
Lansing and Muskegon areas, including districts in urban, suburban and rural settings.
- Interacted with students from diverse backgrounds and learners with differing needs,
including English Language Learners, students with disabilities, and students in
Moderate Cognitively Impaired programs.
- Utilized various classroom management techniques depending on the setting to ensure
students achieve learning goals and adhere to teacher and school expectations.
- Taught provided lesson plans and improvised when necessary.

Oakland University Department of History, Rochester, MI September 2013 – April 2015

Graduate Assistant
- Assisted undergraduate students with writing and editing essays that emphasized
thesis-driven argumentation, organization, grammar usage and Chicago Manual of
Style formatting.
- Provided support for students who struggled with locating and analyzing credible
primary and secondary sources using library resources and online databases.
- Prepared and delivered lectures on slavery in colonial America, Chicago Manual of
Style formatting, and research techniques for 100- and 300-level classes.
- Facilitated student-led study groups and final examinations.

Professional Development
Fire Up! Student Teacher Conference March 2018
Inter-Institutional Teacher Education Council of West Michigan
Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI
- Attended sessions on using technology to improve outcomes for diverse learners,
developing relationships as an element of classroom management, and utilizing
strategies for enhanced student talk.

Calling All Colors & Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance Middle Conference
Hope College, Holland, MI October 2017
- Attended with middle school students and learned about creating safe spaces for
discussing race, increasing awareness of differing perspectives and cultivating
inclusive communities.

Calvin Terrell Power and Privilege Workshop September 2017

Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI
- Participants examined the impact of race, how social constructs effect dynamics in
society and education, and methods for elevating discourse on social justice.

References
Diane Elve, Field Coordinator, Grand Valley State University elved@gvsu.edu
Andrew Haak, Cooperating Teacher, Holton Middle School ahaak@holton.k12.mi.us
Dr. Karen Pezzetti, Assistant Professor of English Education pezzetka@gvsu.edu