Kellie E.

Wallen
Email: wallenke@msu.edu
CAREER OBJECTIVE To obtain a position as an elementary teacher where I can create a safe and engaging learning environment while fostering meaningful relationships with students and implementing hands-on, inquiry based lessons that address the individual learning needs and styles of each student. CERTIFICATION Elementary Provisional Teaching Certificate Grades K-5, All Core Content Areas, Michigan Grades 6-8, Self Contained, Michigan Highly qualified to teach Language Arts Infant, Child, and Adult CPR and First Aid, American Heart Association EDUCATION 2012-2013 Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan Teacher Certification Program 12 Graduate Credits Cumulative GPA: 4.0 2008-2012 Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan Bachelor of Arts Major: Elementary Education Teaching Major: Language Arts Teaching Minor: TESOL Cumulative GPA: 3.73

TEACHING EXPERIENCE Fall 2012- Spring 2013 Sycamore Elementary, Holt, Michigan Michigan State University, Elementary School Year Long Internship, Kindergarten Devoted summer break time to prepare the classroom, assess incoming Kindergarteners and travel to the homes of all incoming Kindergarten students for home visits Performed all teacher responsibilities, including planning, assessing, classroom management, and parent communication for a two-month lead teaching period Utilized positive behavior management to foster a safe learning environment for a classroom of twenty-four students Participated in and led parent teacher conferences in fall and spring Collaborated with mentor teacher to plan and teach integrated lessons for all subjects throughout the year Differentiated instruction by evaluating student learning based on summative and formative assessments Independently planned and taught interactive lessons aligned with Common Core Standards and GLCES Communicated with families through phone calls, e-mails, after-school meetings and weekly newsletters Coordinated the biannual school-wide Science Day event Collaborated and worked with staff members during weekly professional developments, lesson study, grade level meetings and data review meetings

Fall 2011- Spring 2012 Lyons Elementary, Lansing, Michigan Senior Year Field Experience, Kindergarten

 Created and taught a math lesson study, literacy discussion, science and social studies lessons Helped lead daily routines and provided assistance during instruction Individually tutored students who needed additional support Learned classroom management strategies through observing coordinating teacher and while teaching Implemented a weekly technology routine into the classroom by incorporating laptop use and teaching students how to safely and responsibly use a laptop Fall 2011 William Donley Elementary, East Lansing, Michigan Senior Year Field Experience, ESL Classroom, Grades K-2 Observed classroom activities in the ESL room Taught several mini-lessons for a group of five ESL Kindergartners Tutored various ESL students with a range of proficiency levels Engaged in reflective discussions with collaborating ESL teachers about ESL teaching strategies Spring 2011 Post Oak Elementary, Lansing, Michigan Junior Year Field Experience, Second Grade classroom Used professional and effective techniques to assess an at-risk student on concepts of print, letter-sound relationships, and phonemic awareness. Developed a relationship with the young male to understand his personal interests and strengths Used these findings to create engaging lessons that targeted lacking literacy skills Helped focus child move up two reading levels and progress to third grade TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCE May 2011 - Present Professional Education Services Group (PESG) Substitute Teacher Implemented teachers lesson plans Managed student behavior and ensured a smooth daily class routine Kept detailed records and notes for daily reports that were left for the teacher May 2011-August 2012 Spartan Child Development Center, East Lansing, Michigan Cared for children ages one-five years old Implemented classroom teachers instructional plans Created safe, interactive games to keep children busy and engaged Responsible for classroom management Spring 2009 Capital Area Coalition Read to Succeed Tutor Led one-on-one study sessions with a struggling second-grader in the topics of reading, writing and word study Responsible for helping the student learn comprehension skills Helped students improve their reading skills to be at an average grade level Altered and improvised activities to ensure weekly progress Displayed enthusiasm, helped student build self-confidence PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 2012-2013 In-School Professional Development, Fall 2012-Spring 2013 Participated in weekly professional developments primarily focusing on: School wide positive behavior supports AIMSweb Progress Monitoring and Response to Intervention School Policies and Safety Issues Lesson Study

Autism Training: Aspergerss Module, Fall 2012

TECHNOLOGY AND OTHER SKILLS Microsoft Word Power Point Microsoft Excel SMART Board, SMART Notebook software Document Cameras Online resources such as Weebly, Wiki, blogs, Google calendars, general online communications OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Deans List, Michigan State University, 2008-2012 Vice President: Delta Gamma Sorority, Beta Xi Chapter, 2010-2011 Active Member, Student Michigan Education Association, 2010-2011 Study Abroad, Greece and Turkey, Summer 2010 Sales Associate, Student Book Store, East Lansing, Michigan, June 2010-September 2011 Successfully completed CEP 341-American Sign Language course Successfully completed CEP 416-Teaching with Technology course PERSONAL INTERESTS I enjoy running, exercising, reading, crafting, and spending time with friends and family.