Throughout the district, Emily is highly respected for her dedication to doing what is best for all students,

her strong work ethic and her ability to help others grow professionally.

OBJECTIVE
To become a building principal so that I may serve as an instructional leader to teachers and staff, while utilizing my leadership skills and educational experiences to help all students learn and grow.

EDUCATION
Ed.S. in Educational Leadership Oakland University, Graduating June 2012

-Lisa Kudwa
Curriculum Coordinator South Lyon Community Schools

Oakland Schools Aspiring Principals Academy Oakland School, 2006 M.A. in Curriculum and Teaching Michigan State University, 2005 B.A. in Elementary Education Alma College, 2002

Emily has always stood up for what she believes in, with childrens interest being at the heart of this. . . She does everything in her power to create an environment where all children can learn and grow in a way that works best for them. -Sara Jonckheere
Colleague Hardy Elementary

HONORS and CERTIFICATIONS

Michigan Professional Teaching Certificate, 2012-2017 Elementary K-5 All Subjects K-8 Self-Contained Classroom Mathematics 6-8 Psychology 6-8 South Lyon Community Schools Elementary Teacher of the Year South Lyon Community Schools, 2008 Brummer Elementary Teacher of the Year South Lyon Community Schools, 2006-2008 Nonviolent Crisis Intervention South Lyon Community Schools, August 2008 Michigan Literacy Profile Project Oakland Schools, 2005 McCall Scholar, Excellence in Internship and Academic Work Alma College Department of Education, 2002

Emily has demonstrated various leadership abilities. Her work with our building data meetings has shown her to be competent at analyzing and utilizing data to best benefit students and increase achievement.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Fifth, First, Second, First-Second Multi-Age and First-Second Combination Teacher South Lyon Community Schools, All subjects, 2002-present Administrative Internship with Building Principal and Curriculum Director South Lyon Community Schools, 2010-2012 Second Grade, Long-Term Substitute Vestaburg Community Schools, All Subjects, April 2002-June 2002 Third Grade, Classroom Assistant Walled Lake Consolidated Schools, Sunshine Academy, Literacy Instruction, June 2001-August 2001

-Kim Warren
Principal Deerfield Elementary

Ms. Testani is the epitome of a

PROFESSIONAL PARTICIPATION
South Lyon Community Schools Technology Vision and Integration Committee, 2012 Math Workshop PLC, 2011-present Science Curriculum Committee (SAC), 2011-present Quality Assurance Review (QAR) Team Member, Macomb, 2010 NCA Steering Committee, 2005-present Shared Involvement Plan (SIP), 2004-present Social Studies Curriculum Committee (SAC), 2004-present NCA Writing Committee Co-Chair, 2002-2005 NCA Visiting Team Member, Woodland Elementary, Flint, 2003 Oakland Schools Common Core Writing Curriculum Pilot Review, 2011-present Michigan State University Intern Mock Interviewer, 2008

professional . . . Staff members ask for her assistance in solving curriculum issues, as well as for her insights regarding student needs. . . Her leadership skills are phenomenal- she is knowledgeable, caring, and stands up for what she believes is best for children.

-Mary Brun, Ph.D.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Used leadership skills to serve in various roles as a: MENTOR Mentor teacher to new teacher, August 2006-present Mentor teacher to student intern, 2007-present FACILITATOR AND PRESENTER Oakland University Research Symposium Presenter, May 2012 Staff Meeting Presentation, Highly Engaged Classrooms, April 2012 Math Workshop in Middle School Professional Development, March 2012 Reading Workshop Professional Development, March 2012 Math Workshop, 1st and 2nd Grade, Professional Development, November 2011 New Teacher Workshops, August 2011 Social Studies Curriculum Presentation, Sept. 2009 Multi-age Program research, creation, and presentation, 2006 Reading Workshop Presentation, St. Marys Royal Oak, Sept. 2006 Parent Programs, Volunteering and Make and Take Night, 2006 PTO Presentation, Writing Workshop, Spring 2005 PTO Presentation, Fifth Grade Social Studies and MEAP, Oct. 2003 WRITER Math Workshop Action Research, Oakland University, 2012 Proposal for Multiage Program, 2006 Multi-age Article, South Lyon Herald, 2006 Lifelong Learning Article, South Lyon Herald, 2005

Principal Brummer Elementary

It is my sincere opinion that Mrs. Emily Testani is an excellent candidate for an administrative position. She possesses the personal talent, educational experience, motivation, and leadership skills that are the hallmark of a quality administrator.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
AdvancED Quality Assurance Review (QAR) Chair Training Study Driven Writing: Katie Wood Ray Inquiry Based Writing Units: Matt Glover Growing Readers: Kathy Collins Mosaic of Thought: Sue Zimmerman Assessment Procedures and Test Proctor (MEAP and local) QAR team member Highly Engaged Classrooms: Debra Pickering -Cory Heitsch
Principal Hardy Elementary