A.

John Koerner
(616) 240-0647 koerner9@msu.edu

Certification: Elementary Education K-5 Endorsements: Special Education Learning Disabilities K-12 Social Studies 6-8

A. John Koerner
koerner9@msu.edu (616) 240 0647 koernerportfolio.weebly.com

Current Address
5114 Jo Don Dr, Apt #4 East Lansing, MI, 48823

Permanent Address
14300 Duneswood Dr Grand Haven, MI, 49417

Objective
To obtain a position as a special education teacher where I can challenge, support and motivate students to succeed by providing intensive remediation and engaging instruction in all subject areas.

Education
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Bachelor of Arts with Honors: Special Education- Learning Disabilities Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Cumulative GPA: 3.79 Deans List: 11/12 Semesters 12 Post Graduate Credits: 2012-2013 May 2009 May 2012

Certification
Elementary Education K-5

Endorsements
Special Education Learning Disabilities K-12 Social Studies 6-8

Internship Experience
Chippewa Middle School Seventh/Eighth Grade, Okemos, MI September 2012-April 2013 Resource room/social studies o Planned and supported IEP implementation for mild learning disability students(EI,LD,ASD,OHI) o Used IlluminateEd to develop IEPs o Attended IEP meetings for students on caseload o Administered norm-referenced, curriculum-based and informal assessments o Developed and executed behavior management professional development o Supported Child-Study Team Meetings o Created Law and Debate persuasive speech unit o Presented curriculum using SmartBoard, Prezi and PowerPoint to engage all students

Field Experience
Wilcox Elementary School First Grade, Holt, MI September 2011-April 2012 Assisted teacher and aided with daily routines, activities and classroom management Delivered literacy center instruction Developed Functional Behavior Assessment Implemented Behavior Intervention Plan

Mt. Hope Elementary School Second Grade, Lansing, MI Remediated second grade language arts Administered literacy assessments Instituted best practice individual literacy lessons

January 2011 - May 2011

Work Experience
Residential Technician Residential Options, Inc, Lansing, MI September 2010 August 2012 Provided secondary ASD respite services Collaborated with family on daily routines, scheduling and community based experiences Taught daily living and social skills Applied Occupational and Speech Therapist plans and activities Camp Counselor White Lakes Area Community Education, Lakewood Club, MI Supervised children aged 4-12 Formulated daily schedules involving sports, games and crafts Special Education Aide Grand Haven High School, Grand Haven, MI Supported students in general education and resource rooms Administered modified tests and quizzes Supervised students to increase organization and on task behaviors July 2010 - August 2010

August 2009 - June 2010

Crisis Counselor (Volunteer) February 2008 - March 2009 The Listening Ear, East Lansing, MI Completed 65 hours of intensive training focused on communication and empathy skills Received crisis calls from around the country and from a variety of people Assisted people through their crisis with active listening, problem solving and empathy

Additional Experience
Assistant Coach, 7th grade Boys Basketball Assistant Supervisor, Homework Club Assistant Student Council Advisor Assistant Supervisor, Model U.N.

Technology Skills
Google Docs Wikispaces Wiggio ELMO Projectors Smart-Boards iPads Weebly Edmodo Prezi

References
Precios Johnson Chippewa Middle School Resource Room Mentor Teacher (517) 944-2007 (Cell) (517) 706-4859 (School) precios.johnson@okemosschools.net Donna Kregelka Chippewa Middle School 8th Grade Social Studies Mentor Teacher (517) 281-9363 (Cell) (517) 706-4861 (School) donna.kregelka@okemosschools.net Dominique Miller Residential Options, Inc. (517) 290-7259 (Cell) (517) 374-8047 (Work) Nickymiller.roi@sbcglobal.net Cindy Servis Michigan State University Field Instructor (517) 505-2730 (Cell) (517) 351-5259 (Home) cpservis@wmis.net