Nicole Rademaker Buka29@yahoo.

com Specialized Skills Currently enrolled in a Masters program in Instructional Technology at Saginaw Valley University Developed and delivered training programs revolved around Technology. Created thematic units based on Grade Level Content Expectations. Able to integrate technology into lesson meeting Grade Level Content Expectations, MET-S, and MET-T. Certified in Heartsaver CPR/AED and First Aid Certification. Conducted studies with classes of 30 students. Self-motivated and enthusiastic with a solid reputation for creative solutions to complex problems. Brought an at risk student from Fourth Grade level to Sixth Grade level in one year. Students show significant progress in at six months time or sooner.

Education: Baker College Graduate: Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education RX Endorsement in Social Studies Magna Cum Laude March 2008 Certifications: Michigan Provisional Elementary Teaching Certificate from Madonna University March 2008 Professional Experience Sylvan Learning Center, Macomb, MI. Position: Teacher/Tutor. May 2011-Present Continuous commitment to support, encourage and educate every student. Provide daily in-depth assessments of student performance, curriculum and needs. Instruct math in low and high level phases. Adapt activities and learning techniques to meet the needs of individual students. Utilize a variety of audio, video and kinesthetic learning techniques to encourage active engagement from the students. Track each students progress in great detail to provide parents with a solid status report. Conduct ongoing parent conferences to highlight progress with individual students. Collaborate with childs classroom teacher developing common goals and a complete understanding of the childs biggest struggles. Macomb County School Districts (various), Macomb, MI. Position: Substitute Teacher K-12, November 2007-Present Instruct in Special Education and Hearing Impaired Classrooms. o Guide students through lessons with patience and a comfortable environment.

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o Keep students on their tasks by adapting instruction techniques to their individual needs. Manage classrooms of 30 students maintaining an enthusiastic environment. Support the hands-on learning objectives and curriculum left by the primary teacher. Make necessary progress reports to keep primary teacher updated on activities completed. Maintain lesson plans established by the primary teacher.

Macomb Area Pathways, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, MI. Position: Tutor, March 2009 to December, 2010. Moved at risk child from a 4th grade level to a 6th grade level in one year. Used real-life connections to motivate child to want to learn. Established a norm of classroom behavior that the child was comfortable in and maintained order. Provided reachable goals and realistic/hopeful pathways to student. Demonstrated and reinforced social standards of behavior.

Huron Park Elementary. Position: Student Teacher, Roseville, MI. Educated 26 Sixth Grade students on all general coursework. Showed effective time management skills keeping course flowing smoothly. Participated and attended the district in-service programs and faculty meetings. Promoted class participation with awards systems and positive feedback. Taught specialized reading classes that involved reading circles and leveled reading groups. Prepared daily differentiated lesson plans based on student level, Grade Level Content Expectations and district curriculum map. Created a rules list with students to ensure understanding of all expectations. Positive Behavior System (PBS) committee member Maintained an open line of communication with parents via email, phone calls, and conferences. Planned and implemented the Fourth Grade class trip. Identified and solicited sponsors to fund the class in the Big Bird Run in Roseville, MI. Continued Development Dort Elementary, Roseville, MI o 30 Hours (May 2006) o 25 Students in a First Grade General Education Classroom Dittos Dont Grow Dendrites: Classroom Application of Brain Research o Speaker: Ken Horn (August 2008) Pod Casting and Digital Story Telling o Speaker: Lisa Louch (August 2008) Disabilities Awareness Workshop

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o Roseville Community School Administration Building, Roseville, MI (September 2007) Teaching With Love and Logic o Jim Faye (January 2008) School Improvement Plan (S.I.P) o Huron Park Elementary, Roseville, MI (September 2007-March 2008) North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement o Huron Park Elementary, Roseville, MI (September 2007-March 2008)

Computer Skills, Strengths Microsoft Word, Excel spreadsheet software, PowerPoint, Web Quests, Inspiration, Kidspiration, Pod Casting and Weebly. Exceptional technical writing ability, to include creating training materials or aids.. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability to anticipate problems and take correct decisive action in immediate circumstances. Outstanding ability to analyze and organize projects while prioritizing the workload. Strong attention to detail with solid work ethics to exceed deadlines and reliability. Can take on new projects with minimal direction and provide more than expected. Motivate others with a strong focus and dedication to even small day-to-day tasks. Received consistent high ratings on all performance reports. Exhibited strong team building and leadership skills.

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