MICHELLE S. CHRISTERSON Evergreen Park, IL (708) 738-7808 michelle.christerson@gmail.

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PLACEMENT PREFERENCE Seeking a primary teaching position, kindergarten preferred; endorsed in language arts and science EDUCATION
National Louis University Master of Arts in Urban Education Eastern Illinois University Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education Chicago, Illinois (anticipated) June 2013 Charleston, Illinois December 2010

CREDENTIALS Illinois Initial Certificate, Type 03, Elementary Education Illinois language arts and science endorsement Illinois Special Education Endorsement (LBS1)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE National Teachers Academy Chicago, Illinois Academy for Urban School Leadership (Resident) 2012-2013 Incorporated iPads into daily lessons Used student MAP scores and daily formative assessment data to determine small groups and develop mini lessons Independently planned, co-planned, and implemented a variety of units, including units on the water cycle, force and motion, and fire safety Taught a diverse classroom, scaffolding instruction for special education students Planned and executed kindergarten literacy night RELATED EXPERIENCES Southwest Elementary School Evergreen Park, IL Instructional Assistant (Kindergarten) 2011-2012 Provided differentiated instruction in a small group setting Contributed in faculty meetings/parent meetings to discuss student progress Administered AIMSWEB testing and actively use AIMSWEB to evaluate students progress Supervised lunch and recess Sylvan Learning Center Tutor Implemented daily lessons with students Taught the ACE IT! Program during the month of July Chicago, IL Summer 2011

Lisa and Tom Welsh/Monica and Jerry Zaremba Chicago, IL Nanny Spring 2011 Responsible for care of four children ages 4, 3, 2, and 11 months old Discussed weekly plans and report problems to parents daily Arranged games and educational activities for children to create a positive and instructive child care environment

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AERO Special Education Cooperative Burbank, IL Instructional Assistant Summer 2008 Worked with students age five to eight displaying a variety of moderate to severe cognitive and/or physical disabilities Assisted students with functional, academic, and fine/gross motor skills Collaborated with classroom teacher and other assistants to enhance student success HONORS AND ACTIVITIES Delta Zeta Sorority: Fall 2006- Spring 2010 Deans List: Fall 2009 Delta Zeta Ways & Means Fundraiser Organizer: January - May 2009 VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES Big Brothers/Big Sisters: Fall 2009- Spring 2010 Special Olympics: Spring 2009 Ronald McDonald House: 2005- Present REFERENCES Carrie Both Kindergarten Teacher & AUSL Mentor National Teachers Academy caroline.both@gmail.com Carrie Kamm AUSL Mentor- Resident Coach National Teachers Academy carriekamm@gmail.com Michael Whitmore AUSL Director of Chicago Teacher Residency mwwhitmore@gmail.com