Farmer Resume
Farmer Resume
Farmer
4826 Duvernay Drive Lansing, MI 48910 /(989) 573-1094 / ms.samfarmer@gmail.com /msfarmerportfolio.weebly.com
Certifications
Elementary Education
Integrated Science (DI)
Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
College of Education, Michigan Teaching Certification
24 Graduate Level Credits in Teaching and Curriculum
College of Education, Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education
Graduated with Honors
GPA 3.78
April 2016
May 2015
Teaching Experience
Hope Middle School, Holt, MI
September 2015-April 2016
Year Long Internship in 5th Grade Classroom
Designed and implemented daily lesson plans in all 5th grade subject areas
o Math
Scaffolded understanding of new approaches aligned with previous
methods of content until autonomous practice was achieved
Differentiated learning through opportunities of independent and higher
level practice for advanced students and guided learning for students who
were struggling
o Language Arts
Lead a novel study over Sign of the Beaver with daily writing prompts,
whole class discussion, and vocabulary connections
Modeled practices of the writing process such as using brainstorming
maps, introducing the topic, transitional use, creating rough drafts, and
the editing process
o Science
Directed discussions based off of student observations of fossils to guide
understanding that fossils highlight the major events of time
o Social Studies
Engaged students with critical thinking discussions over dilemmas that
West Africans faced during the slave trade and the reasons behind the
choices people made
Utilized positive behavioral management systems
Conducted student surveys to determine motivation, background knowledge, and
preferential learning styles
Proctored students using MCOMP, RMAZE, and R-CBIM
Developed weekly math centers to address lagging skills of students
2 hrs/week
Professional Development
No Nonsense Nurturing, 2016
Engaged in an session over ways to properly set expectations before a lesson
Explored proactive management tools to reinforce behaviors
Go Math, 2015
Collaborated with other 5th grade teachers on methods to improve instruction and
alignment of tests with Common Core standards
Discovered mathematical tools to integrate technology within the classroom
I Am A Teacher Expo, 2015
Developed strategies to facilitate relationship building with students