Kristin Grindle

Kristin.grindle@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTI VE

I am a creative and knowledgeable educator, seeking an elementary teaching position for a chance to engage students to discover a love for learning by differentiating instruction to meet the specific needs of the child.

EDUCATION
Siena Heights University 1247 East Siena Heights Drive Adrian, MI GPA of 3.73 Major - Elementary Education Minor Early Childhood Education Secretary/member of T.E.A.C.H. ( Teacher Education Association for Community Help) Deans List for all consecutive semesters Magna Cum Laude Glen Oaks Community College 62249 Shimmel Rd. Centreville, MI GPA of 3.41 Completed Associates Degree in General Studies Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society member Presidents Honor Roll December 2013

May 2011

CERTIFICATION
Michigan Certification Michigan Initial Provisional Teaching Certificate All subjects K-5 ZS endorsement American Red Cross CPR Adult, Child and Infant Basic First Aid AED Zaner-Bloser Handwriting Certificate of Proficiency
December 2013

Expires July 2015

August 2012

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Tutor Time Learning Centers (Dewitt) 1150 Commerce Park Drive, Dewitt, MI Jan. 2014 - present Title: Lead Preschool Teacher Duties: Create and implement weekly lesson plans following curriculum standards, demonstrate effective classroom management skills, preform student assessments, demonstrate effective communication between parents and coworkers, attend monthly staff meetings and trainings.
PESG Grand Ledge Public Schools Title: Substitute Teacher Duties: Assume all teaching responsibilities for a set time frame. Aug. 2013 Jan. 2014

Siena Heights University 1247 E. Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, MI 49221 Title: Elementary Assistant Aug. 2011 May 20 Duties: Assist first grade teachers at Michener Elementary grading homework, making copies and assisting students.

Siena Heights University (SSS) 1247 E. Siena Heights Dr., Adrian, MI 49221 Title: Tutor Feb. - May 2012 Tutor (English Grammar) for Student Support Services students during their college career at Siena Heights University, by providing academic guidance and personal support on a continual basis. (3 hours per week) Duties: Serving as a resource assisting students in becoming independent learners through appropriate learning strategies and techniques.

PROFESSIONAL PREPARA TION

Student Teacher

August December 2013 Assumed all teaching responsibilities in a 2nd grade classroom. Duties: teaching all subject areas, designing/implementing lesson plans, classroom management, attendance to all Professional Development opportunities and grade level meetings, collecting and analyzing student data.

Delta Center Elementary 350 S. Canal Rd. Lansing, MI 48917

Pre-Primary Teacher

May 7 June 14, 2012 Assisted in a Young 5 classroom for Sienas Child Development Cooperative Work Experience. 180+ hours completed. Duties: Maintaining student portfolio, design and implement 12+ lesson plans, construct bulletin boards, attend staff meetings, preform and document student assessments, observe and record student domain behaviors, 180+ contact hours completed. Pre-Student Teaching Experience: Earned over 400 hours teaching experience through observation, participation, and through teaching in a variety of educational institutions within, Eaton, Lenawee and Branch counties. Delta Center Elementary (Lansing, MI) Michener Elementary (Adrian, MI) Lincoln Elementary (Coldwater, MI) Max Larson Elementary (Coldwater, MI) Adrian High School (Adrian, MI) Adrian Middle School (Adrian, MI) Anderson Elementary (Bronson, MI)

Lincoln Elementary School 70 Tibbits Street, Coldwater, MI 49036

Employment Tutor Time Learning Centers

Title: Lead Preschool Teacher
Jan. 2014 present School Director: Angela Tevelde (517) 668-0172 PESG Title: Substitute Teacher Aug. 2013 Jan. 2014 Grand Ledge Public School District

Campus Village Communities Title: Office Assistant July 2012 May 2013 Community Manager: Chelsea Flores Siena Heights University Title: Elementary Assistant Supervisor: Mary Kenemer

Summit Pointe: Behavioral Health Resources

Title: Outpatient Service Support Representative

May August 2013 HR Director: Pam Schwartz

May-August 2013