Education: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Kasey Hilton
8134 Lee Rd. Brighton MI. 48116
(810) 610.5860
kaseyl.hilton@gmail.com
Education
June 2011
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Master of Arts
Educational Studies with Elementary Teacher Certification K-8
Summa cum Laude

Kappa Delta Pi, International Honors Society in Education
April 2010
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan

Bachelor of Science
Major: Communication & Theatre Arts
Minor: History
Deans List 2009 & 2010
Certification and Training
Michigan Provisional Elementary Certification K-8

Endorsed in Language Arts
Red Cross, CPR, AED and Oxygen Certified (Infant, Child and Adult)
Teaching Experience
June 2012-Present
Seventh Grade Language Arts Teacher

South Canton Scholars Academy, National Heritage Academies, Michigan
Presented at a regional Professional Development to share out my workshop practices in the classroom as well as parent
communication
Proficient in analyzing NWEA data with student testing and how to use that data in the classroom
72.6% of students were marked as Proficient on the 2014-2015 M-STEP results for 7th grade reading compared to the state
49.1%
Grade level team leader
Member of the school team leadership committee
Is a member of a Writing Committee that helped create a yearlong curriculum for grades K-8
Establishing classroom rules and contracts to show the importance of classroom respect and ownership between students
Designing lesson plans that engage students at all levels of achievement in both reading and writing while giving student
responsibility to their learning
Producing student groups in reading and language by using NWEA results and meeting with students at different levels of
learning while checking for understanding, growth and comprehension
Originating and integrating special projects in both reading, writing, student council, college preparatory, and speech and debate
courses that are cross curricular and develop the importance in crossing different areas of teaching into Language Arts
Implementing unit plans throughout the school year using Common Core standards and school materials to enhance learning and
independent learning
Tutoring struggling students weekly over the course of the school year to help improve growth
Scheduling conferences with parents and family members in a timely manner and making parent involvement a necessity
Producing a classroom website, Edmodo site, and student blog that is updated weekly for students and parents to access for
weekly assignments, newsletters and information on upcoming events
Collaborating with other team teachers to create a safe learning environment for all students while also establishing good
teaching relationships with peers
Kasey Hilton
(810) 610.5860
Kasey Hilton
(810) 610.5860
Sixth Grade Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher
June 2011-June 2012
South Canton Scholars Academy, National Heritage Academies, Michigan
Aiding in the successful opening of a new charter school in the fall of 2011
Proficient in analyzing NWEA data with student testing and how to use that data in the classroom
Establishing classroom rules and contracts to show the importance of classroom respect and ownership between students
Designing lesson plans that engage students at all levels of achievement
Producing student groups in reading and meeting with students at different levels of learning while checking for understanding,
growth and comprehension
Originating and integrating special projects in both language arts and social studies
Initiating a professional development for staff on how to use fun technology in the classroom
Developing technology in both subject areas to bring into the classroom
Implementing unit plans throughout the school year using the Language Network and Journey Across Time curriculum.
Tutoring struggling students weekly over the course of the school year
Scheduling conferences with parents and family members
Producing a classroom website that is continually updated weekly for students and parents to access for weekly assignments,
newsletters and information on upcoming events
Sending out weekly newsletters and emails to families
Collaborating with other team teachers to create a safe learning environment for all students while also establishing good
teaching relationships with peers
Member of our school team leadership committee which helped create the vision and mission of the school while also looking and
analyzing data in order to become successful as a whole school environment.
Member of Response to Intervention committee which discussed how to engage student learning while finding ways to improve
students behaviorally and academically in the classroom
September 2010 June 2011
Student Teaching
Third Grade Classroom
Bach Elementary School, Ann Arbor School District, Michigan
Created a classroom community with students by establishing a safe environment

Established class rules to show the importance of classroom respect and responsibility to others
Produced student groups in subject areas like reading, math and science to meet with students at different levels of learning
while checking for understanding and comprehension
Originated and integrated special projects for students in social studies and science with technology
Finished independent lead teaching in March that included designing and implemented the social studies curriculum Exploring
Michigan, Everyday Math with multiplication and division, Fountas and Pinnell balanced reading, Lucy Calkins realistic fiction
writing unit and electricity in science
Personalized instruction, mentoring and assessment from cooperating teacher and field instructor
Coaching Experience
May 2011-November 2012
Girls Varsity Swim Coach

Howell High School, Howell Public Schools, Michigan
Created an atmosphere for high school girls to learn how to become better swimmers while teaching stroke technique for a
competitive swimming season
Established guidelines, schedules, rules, and goals for each individual swimmer as well as the team as a whole
Created multiple workouts at different levels of a competitive swimmer in order to teach and challenge each swimmer
Composed multiple meet line-ups with my teams as well as back up plans and exhibition relays
Conducted all practices; both in and out of the water for dry-land practice and created workouts to push each athlete
Proficient in Meet Manager when setting up home swim meets and sending out information for away meets and at an invitational
Produced swimmers who participated at the state level meet
Planned and produced an end of the year banquet for a team of approximately 50 girls and their families
Worked hand in hand with multiple coaches in the district as well as the Athletic Director at Howell Public Schools
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Kasey Hilton

8134 Lee Rd. Brighton MI. 48116

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Summa cum Laude

Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan

Deans List 2009 & 2010

Certification and Training

Michigan Provisional Elementary Certification K-8

Seventh Grade Language Arts Teacher

8134 Lee Rd. Brighton MI. 48116

8134 Lee Rd. Brighton MI. 48116

Sixth Grade Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher

June 2011-June 2012

South Canton Scholars Academy, National Heritage Academies, Michigan

Created a classroom community with students by establishing a safe environment

May 2011-November 2012

Girls Varsity Swim Coach

8134 Lee Rd. Brighton MI. 48116

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