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RESUME
Kate Okolocha
2025 East Fulton, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Phone: 616-438-4658. Cno001@aquinas.edu
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain teaching position at the elementary level that will allow me as a

Teacher to use the skills and strategies I learned to help students achieve
their learning goal with excitement.
Education:
Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education May 2016
Certification: Provisional Teaching Certificate, K 5, May/ June 2016
Major: Language Arts
G.P.A. 3.8
Teaching
Experience
Assistant Teaching
September December, 2013
St. Thomas School, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Assisted teacher in a fourth grade class
Worked with small science groups
Created science lesson plans based on a hands on approach to learning
Instructed full class in science lesson
Aquinas College Reading Tutor

September December, 2014
Aquinas College Reading Clinic, Northview Grand Rapids, Michigan
Taught second grade students
Administered informal/formal diagnostic tests
Created and taught lessons based on test evaluations
Generated diagnostic reports
Math Tutor
January March, 2015
William C. Abney Elementary, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Assisted teacher in a second grade class
Worked with small math groups
Instructed full class in math lesson
Assistant Teaching
May July, 2015
Wyoming Elementary, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Assisted teacher in a second grade class
Tutored E. L. L. students in reading
Instructed full class in reading lesson

Worked with small reading and writing groups
Literacy Tutor
October December, 2015
Oak view Public School, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Administered literacy assessments such as Running Records
Designed and taught lessons to address areas of difficulty and increase specific
reading and writing skills.
Student Teacher
January April, 2016
St. Thomas School, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Taught fourth grade students
Created daily lesson plans and organized centers
Applied classroom management techniques under the supervision of a lead
teacher
Honors:
Aquinas College Deans List, December 2011 December 2015

Aquinas Alpha Sigma Lambda Membership, April 2013
Activities
Marywood Sisters Aerobic Exercise

Home Visitation to the sick and aging sisters at the Health Center and Aquanata
Work
Experience
Grade three, four, five, and six teacher in Salama and Maryamu Elementary
Schools in Nigeria
2007 - 2010
Kate Okolocha
2025 Fulton East
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
(616) 438 4658
Cno001@aquinas.edu
Dear Mr. David,
It is with great pleasure that I am seeking an elementary teaching position in your school district. I
believe that my instructional abilities, combined with my strong interpersonal, organizational and
Language Arts skills, as well as my work ethic would greatly benefit your educational program. I believe
that education is the key to success for young students. As a teacher, I hope to motivate students in
ascertaining their inner strengths and abilities and discover what truly inspires them. I aim to provide a
stimulating learning environment that encourages students to trust and state their own opinions, while
fostering confidence in other for them to realize their full potential.
I am completing my student teaching at St. Thomas Catholic School, Grand Rapids. During my
placement as a student teacher at St. Thomas School, I learned and applied a broad range of teaching
strategies. For example, I constructed my lesson plans by first consulting the Common Core Standards
for clear objectives and learning goals. Every students experience was enriched by differentiating
lessons for learning styles, gifted/talented abilities, as well as culturally and socio-economic needs. I
incorporated parent volunteers into classroom activities whenever possible and integrated technology
to engage learners. I implemented a variety of assessments to ensure evidence of successful learning
throughout each unit.
Above all, I encouraged students to assume a very active responsibility for their own learning. My
students enthusiastically made strategic choices, reflected on their learning processes, collaborated
often, and submitted constant input. Every one of my students knew what we were learning, why we
were learning it, and how it applied to the world beyond the classroom. As a student teacher, I
collaborated with colleagues to develop goals that will be followed for the remainder of the school year.
I also actively participated in extra-curricular activities and volunteered for extra duties demonstrating
an enthusiasm and true desire to be part of the school team. While studying at Aquinas College, I was
able to observe, and work in a variety of classroom settings. My classroom experiences have enhanced
my success as an educator. Additionally, my work as a literacy tutor at a variety of Northview Schools in
Grand Rapids has resulted in valuable insights that have enriched my knowledge in working with
children.
I am passionate about teaching children and forge relationships with them that help build a sense of
confidence and enable them to grow as learners. I hope you find my education and experience
worthwhile as a possible candidate. Please feel free to contact me at (616)-438-4658 or by email at
cno001@aquinas.edu . I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss how my
experience and abilities can best meet the goals of your district. Thank you for your time and
consideration.
Sincerely,
Kate Okolocha

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RESUME

To obtain teaching position at the elementary level that will allow me as a

Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Aquinas College Reading Tutor

Instructed full class in reading lesson

Aquinas College Deans List, December 2011 December 2015

Marywood Sisters Aerobic Exercise

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