Carlie A. Ferschneider
ferschne@msu.edu
Objective: To obtain an elementary or middle school teaching position
Education:
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Master of Arts, May 2013
Major: Educational Technology
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Fifth Year Teacher Internship Program August 2009-May 2010
12 Graduate Credits, May 2010
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts, May 2009
Major: Elementary Education
Minors: Mathematics and Geography
Certification:
Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate
K-5 All Subject Areas, 6-8 Mathematics, Geography, May 2010
Teaching Experience:
Teacher, Reeths-Puffer Intermediate, 6th Grade Mathematics and Social Studies
Muskegon, Michigan, September 2010-present
• adapted and modified curriculum to meet academic, social, and intellectual needs of special education students
• co-taught an inclusive mathematics course
• collaborated with teaching staff daily to create and discuss educational activities
• developed and implemented a variety of lessons involving whole class, small group, and individual instruction
• created and implemented lessons using SMART technology
• communicated effectively and frequently with parents and guardians through several forms of communication
• integrated kinesthetic, auditory, technological, and visual approaches into activities
• coached a Girls on the Run team to encourage healthy living, raise self esteem, and build teamwork skills
• led a recycling program to enforce the positive impact that students can have on their environment
Teacher Intern, United Oaks Elementary, 1st Grade
Hazel Park, Michigan, September 2009-May 2010
• devised and taught challenging lessons in the areas of writing, reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music
• established and maintained a safe and positive learning community for all students
• coordinated Math Maniacs school program that encouraged children to meet specific grade level goals
• performed a variety of formative and summative assessments in all subject areas
Substitute Teacher for United Oaks Elementary, 1st, 4th Grade, Resource Room
Hazel Park, Michigan, 2009-2010
Cavanaugh Elementary School, Kindergarten
Lansing, Michigan, September 2008-April 2009
• planned and taught hands-on lessons in mathematics and literacy
• generated literacy center activities and mathematics enrichment sheets that corresponded with state standards
• worked with ESL students individually to bridge communication gaps that hindered learning
Lyons Elementary School, Kindergarten
Lansing, Michigan, August 2007-December 2007
• observed classroom activities, interactions, and management techniques
• conducted various literacy centers for a small group of students
Eastern High School, Grades: 9th, 11th, 12th
Lansing, Michigan, August 2005-April 2006
• tutored individuals during school hours in all subject areas
• assisted a small group of students in the area of mathematics
Teaching-Related Experience:
Color Guard/Winter Guard Coach, Reeths-Puffer High School
Muskegon, Michigan, November 2010-present
• formed a positive and mentoring relationship with every member
• lead a variety of whole group, small group, and individual rehearsals
Camp Counselor, Bloomfield Open Hunt Club
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, June 2010-August 2010
• monitored and mentored campers from ages four to ten in swimming, tennis, and equestrian activities
• prepared and taught thematic craft activities for each day of camp
Color Guard/ Winter Guard Coach, Novi High School
Novi, Michigan, June 2009-August 2010
• co-directed and designed a winter guard show for the 2010 season
• created dance and equipment choreography for the winter guard team
• instructed and trained the color guard team during marching season
Professional Development:
BER Best Practices in Co-Teaching Seminar, Grand Rapids, MI, February 2012
Math Curriculum Creation Team, Muskegon, MI, 2011, 2012
American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certification, Muskegon, MI, April 2011
Hands On Equations Seminar, Muskegon, MI, February 2011
Scholastic Math Inventory Webinar, Muskegon, MI, January 2011
SMART Board Technology Training, Muskegon, MI, August 2010
PEAK Teaching for Excellence Training, Muskegon, MI, August 2010, 2011, 2012
MEAP Data Analysis Workshops, Hazel Park, MI, February-March 2010
Technology:
Microsoft Office: Word, Power Point, Publisher, Excel
digital scrapbooks
blogs
digital camera
SMART Technology
Windows Movie Maker
Glogster
Skype
CourseSites
Weebly
Honors and Achievements:
Member, Phi Sigma Theta National Honor Society, November 2008-May 2010
Dean’s List, Michigan State University, 2007, 2008, 2009
Member, State of Art Winter Guard, November 2006-April 2009
•Team Captain, November 2008-April 2009
Maggie Martindale Spirit Award, February 2008
Member, MSU Marching Band, August 2005-December 2008
• Squad Leader, August 2008-December 2008
Interests: reading, coaching, choreographing dance routines, exercising, traveling, scrapbooking
