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Kathryn V.
Christensen
37710 Arbor Woods Dr.
Livonia, MI 48150
(248) 752-7624
kathryn.v.christensen@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
Honors College
Major: Social Studies
Minor: English
Emphasis: Political Science
Graduate Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education
Deans List Five Semesters
GPA 3.581
Michigan State University
Lansing, MI
Masters of Arts in Teaching and Curriculum
GPA: 3.77
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Middle School English and Social Studies Teacher at Achieve Charter Academy ( September 2009 present)
Developed differentiated lesson plans for a 6th grade Social Studies class
Developed differentiated lesson plans with a team for a 6th Grade English class
6th Grade Team Leader for 2009-2010 School Year
7th Grade Team Leader for 2010-2011 School Year
8th Grade Team Leader from 2011-2014, 2015-2016
Developed differentiated lesson plans for 7th Grade English Class
Developed differentiated lesson plans for 7th and 8th grade Social Studies class
Mentor Teacher for 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2014-2015, 2015-2016 School Years
Course Leader for Teen Leadership Course
High School Social Studies Teacher at Saint Michaels Indian School (August 2007-May 2009)
Developed Curriculum for 10th grade World History Course
Developed Curriculum for 11th grade American History Course
Developed Curriculum for 12 grade Government and Economics Course
Student Council Advisor
Tenth Grade Class Advisor (August 2007-May 2008)
Senior Class Advisor (August 2008 present)
Chaperoned various field trips, sporting events and retreats
Member of Schools Continuous Improvement Committee
Teacher Recruiter for 2008-2009 School Year
Private Tutor (June 2008-July 2008)
Worked one on one with students ranging from ages seven to twelve
Developed Individualized activities to support students struggling with writing, reading and math
Student Teacher at North Rockford Middle School (January 207 - April 2007)
Worked in a 6th grade Language Arts and Social Studies classroom
Developed a comprehensive lesson plan on Canada in a 6 th grade Social Studies class
Developed a comprehensive lesson plan on Central America in a 6 th grade Social Studies class
Developed a comprehensive lesson plan on verbs in a 6th grade Language Arts class
Actively Participated in Parent Teacher Conferences
Participated in Teacher Development Programs
Teacher Assisting at Walker Charter Academy (September 2006-December 2006)
Worked in a 7th and 8th grade Social Studies Classroom
Helped students in group work
Taught whole class lessons

Developed a comprehensive lesson plan on the American Colonies for an 8 th grade Social Studies Classroom
Worked with an electronic grading system.
Participated in Parent Teacher Conferences.
INSERVICES AND WORKSHOPS

Teen Leadership Certification Training, Canton, MI (July 16, 2010)
Capturing Kids Hearts, Canton, MI (February 25-27, 2010)
Library of Congress Primary Sources Workshop, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ (May 2009)
CONFERENCES
National Heritage Academies NHA-U Conference, Grand Rapids, MI (July 2011, July 2012)
Attended sessions on writing instruction in a middle school classroom
Attended sessions on social studies teaching strategies
National Heritage Academies New Teacher Orientation, Grand Rapids, MI (July 27-31, 2009)
Attended Sessions on differentiated teaching, including brain-based learning, multiple intelligences and gender
differences
Trained in the CHAMPs classroom management program
Western History Association Conference, Salt Lake City, UT (October 22-25, 2008)
Presented Self-Developed Lesson on the Navajo Long Walk
Attended sessions directed toward enriching my knowledge on Western History.
AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS
2008 Charles Redd Center Teaching Western History Conference Travel Award
Winner, 2008
Cash Prize plus registration for the Western History Conference in Salt Lake City
Grand Valley States Social Studies Student of the Year Award
Nominated, 2007

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