Kelsie Christine Fifield 

EDUCATION 
Master of Arts Degree May 2020 
Siena Heights University - Adrian, Michigan 
- ​Higher Education Leadership 
 
Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Certificate June 2016 
Baker College - Jackson, Michigan  
- ​Secondary English and Biology 
 
Honors: 
● President's List, Fall 2013 - Spring 2014 
● Dean's List, Summer 2014 - Spring 2016 

Bachelor of Arts Degree     May 2013 

Michigan State University - East Lansing, Michigan 
- English Major 
- Educational Studies Minor

CERTIFICATION 
Newsela Certification   ​December 2017 
● Newsela Certified Educator  
 
Michigan Provisional Teaching Certificate June 2016 
● Secondary English 6-12 (B.A.) 
● Basic Skills Test passed June 2011 
● MTTC English Subject Area Test passed January 2016 
 
American Red Cross Certification April 2016 
● Pediatric and Adult CPR/First-Aid 
 
 
EXPERIENCE 
Language Arts Teacher August 2018 - Present 
Northwest Kidder Middle School - Jackson, MI 
 
English Teacher     August 2016 - August 2018

Concord High School - Concord, Michigan 

● Developed and implemented daily and unit lesson plans for accelerated and 
general 9th and 10th grade students that are aligned to the Common Core 
Standards 
● Constructed “I Can” Statements for each individual class and lessons 
 ● Engaged in the professional development program - “Assessment Literacy” through 
the Jackson ISD (2016-17) 
● Participated in 30 hours of professional development through JCISD’s “New Teacher 
Academy” (2016-17) 
● Implemented collaborative learning groups for students to reinforce ELA concepts 
● Tracked student progress and quarterly evaluations with appropriate grades 
● Maintained effective communication with students and parents 
● Participated in a co-teaching environment 
● Attended IEP meetings to discuss the needs and goals of my students 
● Freshman class adviser for the class of 2021 
● Participated in district wide professional development and staff meeting.  
● Participated in Jackson County Core Curriculum Collaborative (JC4) teacher group 

Competitive Cheer Coach  November 2014 - Present 

Leslie Middle School - Leslie, Michigan 
● Establish and maintain relationships with student athletes   
● Communicate with parents/guardians by creating informational memorandums  
  and practice schedules 
● Create and evolve routines for competitions 
● Begin and dismiss practices 
● Implement team building culture 

Chemistry Department - Long Term Substitute 

English and Biology Department - Student Intern  December 2015 - June 2016 
Northwest High School - Jackson, Michigan 
● Created unique lesson plans that aligned both ELA Common Core State Standards, 
and Michigan High School Science Content Expectations 
● Presented information daily utilizing technology in the classroom 
● Administered assessments that were part of a common department curriculum 
● Utilized Data Director to compile and analyze assessment data 
● Participated in professional development meetings 
● Interacted and established relationships with colleagues and students 
● Differentiated instruction based on the needs of accelerated, upward bound, and 
general education students 
● Implemented behavioral expectations established by the Nurtured Heart 
Program 

Long-Term Substitute    September 2014 - October 2014 

Leslie Middle School - Leslie, Michigan 
● Created lesson plans that were aligned to grade level Common Core State  
Standards 
● Organized after school, open study sessions 
● Utilized the PowerTeacher program 
● Developed and maintained relationships with students 
● Participated in co-teaching 
● Implemented behavioral interventions pertaining to the PBIS school-wide system 
 ● Accommodated and modified assignments for individualized education programs  
 
Long-Term Substitute     January 2014 - March 2014 
Woodworth Elementary - Leslie, Michigan 
● Conducted lessons through the standards aligned Reading Street Program 
● Executed lessons established in the Common Core Envision Math program 
● Collaborated weekly with team teachers to develop and enhance curriculum 
● Differentiated instruction based on individualized education programs 
● Participated in an IEP meeting with the special education committee 
● Created documents and letters to communicate with parents 
● Performed and recorded quarterly progress monitoring for all students 
● Participated in parent-teacher conferences 
● Compiled end-of-term grades into a report card that was sent home to parents 
● Enforced and participated in school wide PBIS system