Katie Inkpen Resume Draft
Katie Inkpen Resume Draft
Katie Inkpen Resume Draft
Endorsed In: Special Education Learning Disabilities K-12 Language Arts 6-8
Katie Inkpen
Objective
To obtain a teaching position that enables me to create a positive and productive social and learning environment for each student in my classroom through individualized instruction and collaboration in the work environment.
Education
Michigan State University Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Certification Internship Program Masters: 12 Credits towards a Masters in Special Education Cumulative GPA: 4.0/4.0 East Lansing, MI April, 2014
Michigan State University Bachelor of Arts Major: Special Education-Learning Disabilities Teaching Major: Language Arts Cumulative GPA: 3.6/4.0
Academic Achievements
College of Education Deans List: Fall 2010Spring 2013 Scholarship of America Recipient: Fall 2009Spring 2013 Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.6, Michigan State University (2013) Cum Laude Graduate: Stoney Creek High School, Rochester, MI (2009)
Planned and implemented daily lessons for full class in reading, writing, math, and social studies Planned and implemented daily RTI lessons for multi-ability leveled students through collaboration with all 2nd grade teachers Engaged in longterm, full day planning and implemented daily classroom management techniques for individuals and full class
Grand Rapids, MI Grade Level: 5th-6th Resource Room
Planned and implemented daily 5th grade math lessons for small group
Implemented REWARDS and Read Naturally reading interventions daily for students with learning disablities in areas of reading decoding and reading fluency Initiated a Visualizing and Verbalizing group of three 5th grade students focusing on creating mental images for reading and laguage comprehension Assessed and created IEP goals for students using DIBELS, Discovery Ed., and SRI scores Assisted students with learning disabilities, physical impairments, and ASD in all subject areas
Planned and taught a lesson in Science, Social Studies, Math, and Literacy Assisted with daily activities and classroom management Observed students and cooperating teacher
Examined the literacy learning and development of 4th grade student Conducted formal and informal literacy assessments
Worked with a 4th grade student on the following literacy aspects: o Concepts of Print, Phonological Awareness, Sight Words, Letter-Sound Knowledge, Morphology, Fluency, Vocabulary, Decoding, Comprehension, Composition, Motivation
East Lansing, MI Grade Level: Early Childhood Special Ed. (ages 3-5)
Observed classroom of Early Childhood Special Education students with multiple learning/behavioral disabilities Assisted teachers in daily activities and general classroom management
School Age Care Giver, Rochester Community Schools (2013-present) o o Lead Care Giver in classroom of 24 first graders Planned weekly lessons and activities focusing on team building, socialization, and creativity
Kick Off Freshman Mentor (2007-2009) o o o o Hosted freshmen homeroom classrooms at Stoney Creek High School Planned and implemented lessons and activities focusing on socialization and team building Organized assignments/lessons/activities to help students feel comfortable with a new school Offered advice to new students in high school
North Hill Helpers (2007-2009) o o Volunteered in a 2nd grade classroom at North Hill Elementary in Rochester, MI Participated in classroom related activities such as filing, grading, and assisting students
Rochester Community SchoolsSchool Age Care Giver, Rochester, MI Nursery Attendant, River Terrace Church, East Lansing, MI
Special Training
Technology
Proficient in: o o Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) Google Docs, Drive, Present
References
Laura Avolio Orchard View Elementary School 2nd grade Mentor Teacher (616) 365-8413 (Home)
Vicki Lomasney Knapp Forest Elementary School Special Education Mentor Teacher (616) 450-4524 (Cell)
Jim Veurink Michigan State University MSU- Field Instructor (517) 488-2734 (Cell)
Jennifer Lietz Rochester Community Schools School Age Care Supervisor (248) 726-3021 (Work)