TIFFANY L.

WEISS
4105 W. Castle Rd
Fostoria, Michigan 48435
Mobile: 989-598-7660
tiweiss2015@hotmail.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Dedicated and student-focused professional who is committed to providing a well-balanced, supportive, and engaging
learning environment for all students. Attitude to remain flexible, ensuring that every childs learning style and abilities are
addressed. Hardworking and trusted educator who strives to collaborate with all members of the school community to meet
the needs of students and promote the philosophy of the school.
CERTIFICATION:

Michigan Teaching Certificate, Provisional, May 29, 2015- June 20, 2021
Endorsement: Elementary Education

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, University of Michigan- Flint, Flint, Michigan, May 2015
Graduated with a GPA of 3.73 on a 4.0 scale
Maize and Blue Award Nominee, Honors, Deans List
Associate in General Studies and Arts, Charles Stewart Mott Community College, Flint, Michigan, December 2010

RELEVANT TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

Student Teaching, 2nd grade, North Branch Elementary, North Branch, Michigan, January 2015April 2015
Implemented multiple curricula including social studies, mathematics and literacy, incorporating Michigans Common
Core State Standards into lesson planning.
Administer successful proactive classroom management plan, demonstrating effective behavior management with 26
diverse students.
Develop strong relationships and communication with parents from varied backgrounds through face-to-face contact
and phone communication.
Participate actively in staff meetings to address community support, management in topical concerns.
Differentiate instruction to meet all needs, including those of five special education students.
Evaluated and tracked students progress in reading through fluency and DRA testing.
Student Teaching, 7th and 8th grade, Mount Morris Middle School, Mount Morris, Michigan, September 2014December 2014
Adapt classroom instruction and assessments by using braille and voice assistance programs for 1 visually impaired
student.
Developed lessons and instruct 7th and 8th grade students, based on Michigan States Social Studies Learning
Standards and grade level expectations.
Enhanced student engagement for learning social studies through maintaining collaborative learning classroom
environment.
Observe, plan, teach and assess practice to inform and modify instruction for multi-cultural classes with many levels
of ability.
OTHER EXPERIENCE:
Retail Worker, Zehnders of Frankenmuth, Frankenmuth, Michigan, May 2007-Present
Provided friendly and courteous service, communicating knowledge of product in easily understood language.
Lapeer County 4-H Camp Counselor, Lapeer, Michigan, Summer 2003, 2005-Present
Help write and implement a weekly schedule for camp.
Identify and respond to camper behavior issues.
Communicate with parents about participants experiences and report concerns to camp leadership.
Set a good example for campers in all areas, including cleanliness, punctuality, clean-up, rules, and sportsmanship.
Lapeer County 4-H Camp Session Leader, Lapeer Michigan, Summer 2011-Present
Organized and lead a variety of small and large group activities such as crafts, songs, games, and campfire.
Assist in maintaining accurate program records including reports, and daily attendance.
Prepared for the activity in pre-camp training and monthly meetings.