Carol L.

Knoblauch
2191 Bleasner Highway
Blissfield, MI 49228
Home: (517) 486-3819
Cell: (517) 605-2691

e-mail: clknoblauch@gmail.com
e-portfolio: clknoblauch@weebly.com

CAREER
OBJECTIVE

To positively influence the diverse learning needs of ALL students through

individualized lessons, structured cooperative experiences, and assisting with
extracurricular activities.

EDUCATION

SIENA HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY, Adrian, Michigan.

Master of Arts in Special Education (Cognitive Impairment, K-12) May, 2016
Michigan Elementary Provisional Certification, January 1998
Tri-minor: Mathematics, Natural Science, Elementary Education
UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO, Toledo, Ohio
Bachelor of Education, August 1987
Major: Human Performance

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Keep current in best practices for teaching ALL students by attending workshops,
conferences, and seminars.

CERTIFICATION

Michigan Elementary Professional Certification, expiration June 30, 2021

EXPERIENCE

Elementary K-5 all subjects (K-8 All Subjects Self Contained Classroom)
Mathematics (EX) 6-8
Science (DX) 6-8
Cognitive Impairment*4 (SA)-Pending

CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION
Mason Consolidated High School
1/16-3/16
As a student teacher, taught in a Regional MOCI classroom. Responsibilities were to create
whole and small group individualized lessons utilizing daily use of technology. Incorporated
classroom supports from teacher instructional assistants and high school peer mentors to
enhance student achievement.
Britton Deerfield Schools
11/13-6/15
Great Start Readiness Program instructional aide. Taught elementary computers to K-1
students; designing lessons focused on the development of keyboarding skills.
Monroe & Lenawee County Intermediate School Districts
10/12 11/13
Accepted daily substitute teaching assignments, including a long-term 5/6 Science position for
Ruth McGregor Elementary School, Sand Creek, MI.
New Bedford Academy, Lambertville, Michigan
8/00-6/12
Teaching responsibilities were to teach Math & Science 7/8 and co-teach all subjects
in a 5/6 full inclusion classroom. Students experienced varied forms of instruction meeting
different learning styles and ability levels through center-based activities, hands-on activities,
small group directives, and community projects. Involved in developing curriculum mapping,
organized an annual Science fair for 5-8 students, and for ten years provided an after-school
Science Club for K-8 students.

St. Elizabeth Seton School, Toledo, Ohio

8/98-7/00
Teaching responsibilities were 7/ 8 Science, Health, Mathematics, and Reading.
Created lessons emphasizing learning styles, student involvement, and hands-on activities.
Directed 8th grade student participation in the St. Vincents Brain 2000 Science Program.
Lenawee Intermediate School District, Adrian, Michigan
Accepted frequent substitute teaching positions in Lenawee County.

1/98-6/98

Blissfield Middle School, Blissfield, Michigan

8/97-11/97
Taught sixth grade Mathematics, Science, and Health under the supervision of cooperating
teachers while completing student teaching requirements. Worked closely with the resource
room teacher to assist students with special needs included in the general education classroom.

WORK RELATED/COMMUNITY INOVOLVEMENT

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER/YOUTH GROUP LEADER

Adrian First Baptist Church, Adrian, Michigan

9/88-9/99

Provided the Junior/Senior High youth an interactive Sunday morning class.

Traveled with youth to various camps, retreats, and community projects.
HOME HEALTH PROVIDER

Laurie Mowery Estate, Adrian Michigan

6/95-6/98

Provided home health care for a paraplegic young woman. Care included
feeding, medication distribution, personal hygiene, and ROM exercises.
SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT
Tecumseh Middle School, Tecumseh, Michigan
Assisted students with special needs in a 6th grade inclusion classroom. Kept
students on task, followed behavior management plans, and provided
support in all academic areas.
PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDE
American Physical Rehab Network
Herrick Hospital, Tecumseh, Michigan
Assisted patients with physical therapy modalities under the direction of a
Licensed Physical Therapist.
ASSISTANT AREA SUPERVISIOR/CASHIER
Rinks Bargain City Department Store, Adrian, Michigan
Trained as a cashier. Promoted to work in various store departments then
promoted to Assistant Area Supervisor. Responsibilities were to maintain
department and order retail when Department Head was on vacation.

10/94-6/95

2/84-9/85

9/79-12/82