Christina Sauchak

(810) 623-0153 | christinasauchak@comcast.net

Portfolio: http://csauchak.weebly.com | Twitter: @MsSauchak
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Objective: To obtain an elementary teaching position.

Education: Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Fifth Year Teacher Intern Program, August 2015-May 2016
12 graduate credits, May 2016

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Bachelor of Arts, May 2015
Major: Elementary Education (K-8)
Teaching Major: Language Arts
Teaching Minors: Spanish, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

University of Virginia Hispanic Studies Program, Valencia, Spain

Spanish Language, Literature, and Culture, Homestay & Immersion Program, May-July 2014

Certification: Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate

K-5 All Subject Areas, 6-8 Language Arts, TESOL May 2016
Teaching
Experience: Teacher, South Lyon Community Schools, Dolsen Elementary School
Grade Level: 1st, August 2016-Present
Differentiated instruction in all subject areas for a class of 23 students, utilizing total participation
techniques, technology, and Cultures of Thinking to ensure engagement of all students
Synergized with grade level team, reading recovery teacher, speech teacher, and principal to best support
all students
Implemented a variety of classroom management strategies and created individualized behavior plans
Monitored student learning through various formative and summative assessments and utilized data to
inform instruction
Earned highly effective ratings for all observations to date
Participated in MTSS and district problem solving meetings to support an emotionally impaired student
Consulted with resource room teachers, social workers, and administrators to design interventions and
accommodations for an emotionally impaired student
Established a strong classroom community through open communication with parents, integration of
social-emotional learning, leadership development, and positive behavior reinforcement
Attended all staff trainings and new teacher workshops at both the building and district level
Tutored two English Learners (grades 1 & 2) after school weekly, using WIDA Can-Do Descriptors to
guide instruction
Facilitated the Kind Kids Club, an after school program, for first and second grade students

Teacher Intern, Walled Lake Consolidated School District, Oakley Park Elementary School
Grade Level: 2nd, August 2015-May 2016
Delivered instruction to a class of 28 students, 12 of whom had RTI plans and four of whom had IEPs
Designed and taught meaningful and integrative units in all subject areas
Applied a multitude of classroom management strategies for diverse learners
Evaluated students progress via formative and summative assessment and used results to guide
instruction
Crafted instruction for small reading groups, including four children who began the year below grade
level and now meet grade level expectations
Maintained anecdotal records to be reviewed by the building intervention team
Collaborated with mentor teacher, grade level team, and school administration
Established positive rapport with parents by attending conferences, writing report card comments,
distributing weekly newsletters, and sending positive notes home
Served on the Multicultural Committee, Martin Luther King Jr. Day Event Committee, and March is
Reading Month Committee
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Long-term Substitute ESL Paraeducator, Walled Lake Consolidated Schools, Keith & Commerce
Elementary, Grade Level: K-5, May-June 2016
Worked with English Learners (ELs) who speak 11 different first languages
Analyzed WIDA results and produced instruction based on Can-Do Descriptors
Supported ELs in both push-in and pull-out settings
Communicated with ELs classroom teachers to discuss students needs and growth

Senior Field Placement, Lansing Public Schools, Lewton Elementary School

Grade Level: 5th, September 2014-May 2015
Planned and executed interactive lessons in language arts, math, science, and social studies
Ran small groups during literacy and math instruction

ESL Senior Field Placement, East Lansing Public Schools, MacDonald Middle School
Grade Level: 6-8th, January-May 2015
Constructed individualized tutoring for English Learners (ELs) from over 15 different countries
Organized vocabulary lessons for a class of ELs

Junior Field Placement, Okemos Public Schools, Hiawatha Elementary School

Grade Level: 1st, September-December 2013
Composed a literacy development plan based on the individual needs of an EL
Produced a safe and personalized environment for EL to increase confidence and fluency

Teaching-Related
Experience: Academic Tutor & Executive Function Coach
Brighton Center for Pediatric Neurodevelopment, Brighton, MI, August 2015-Present
Provided differentiated reading, writing, and executive function tutoring for 19 clients, ages 5-18, with
diverse needs including ADD, ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and nonverbal learning disorder
Used a neuroscience research-based program that focuses on foundational skills and study strategies to
help students develop regular behavioral and cognitive routines crucial to succeeding in school, college,
and career
Held parent conferences at the end of each session to discuss students progress and home support

JV Dance & Pom Team Coach

Walled Lake Northern High School, Commerce, MI, May 2015-Present
Served as a positive role model for an award-winning competitive team of high school freshmen and
sophomores
Coordinated and attended all team functions, including practices, performances, competitions, camps,
and fundraisers
Choreographed and taught routines that showcased dancers strengths
Communicated with the parent booster club, school administration, and varsity coach
Encouraged academic success by regularly checking student eligibility

Summer Camp Teacher & Substitute Teacher

Summers-Knoll School, Ann Arbor, MI, January 2015-Present
Led and designed curriculum for several theme-based and academic-based summer day camps
Supervised 14 middle school students on a four-day trip to Toronto, Canada
Transported and oversaw students on Adventure Days, a program designed to provide children with
hands-on, experiential learning opportunities throughout the community

Childrens Dance Instructor & Choreographer

Spartan Dance Center, East Lansing, MI, January 2012-May 2015
Held childrens ballet, jazz, tap, and creative movement classes weekly
Trained dancers for spring recital

Childrens Dance Instructor & Choreographer

Theresas Academy of Dance, Brighton, MI, September 2006-June 2016
Instructed childrens ballet classes weekly
Directed an award-winning competitive pom program for the 2011 season
Guided my teen pom team to winning two national championship titles
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Professional
Development: Dolsen Elementary Staff Meetings, South Lyon, 2016-2017
South Lyon Community Schools New Teacher Workshops: Elementary Science Kits, Teaching With
Poverty in Mind, New Teachers and the Law, Special Education Multi-Tiered Systems of Support,
Technology for Classroom Use, Marzano Design Question 5- Student Engagement, 2016-2017
Professional Learning Data Dialogues: Guided Reading & Readers Workshop, Writers Workshop &
Word Work, South Lyon, 2016-2017
ESL & WIDA Can-Do Descriptors, South Lyon, 2017
Cultures of Thinking Community Seminar, Oakland Schools, 2016
Dolsen Elementary Cultures of Thinking Journey, South Lyon, 2016
Fostering Social-Emotional Learning Through Read Aloud, South Lyon, 2016
New Teacher & All Teacher Curriculum Days, South Lyon, 2016
I AM A Teacher Expo, East Lansing, 2016
CPR, AED, First Aid, and Concussion in Sports Certifications, 2016
Oakley Park Elementary Staff Retreat & Meetings, Walled Lake, 2015-2016
Teacher-To-Teacher, Language Workshop, Walled Lake, 2015
Legal Issues Seminar, Detroit, 2015

Technology
and Skills: Online portfolio- http://csauchak.weebly.com
Classroom Twitter- @MsSauchak
Spanish- Professional working proficiency
Cultures of Thinking
Daily 5 & CAF
Words Their Way
Developmental Reading Assessment
Workshop Model
Everyday Math
Investigations Math
Inquiry-based learning
Social-emotional learning
Educational technology & applications
SMART Board & Epson Interactive Projector
Elmo & Epson Document Camera
Microsoft Office
Google Drive
Skyward
Illuminate DnA
Oakland Schools Atlas Rubicon

Honors: 4.0 GPA, Michigan State University, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016
Deans List, Michigan State University, 2012-2016
Michigan State University Panhellenic Scholarship, 2014-2015
Order of Omega Honor Society, 2013-2015
Michigan State University Student Leaders Reception, invited by President Lou Anna K. Simon, 2014
#MSUINTERN, selected by the MSU Athletic Director to participate in a daylong internship and
leadership development program with members of the MSU Athletic Department, 2013
Brighton Rotary Club Anderson-McGregor Scholarship, 2011

Interests: Reading, writing, traveling, dancing, event planning, philanthropy, leadership development

Portfolio will be provided at personal interview upon request.

 References

Teri Simon
Mentor Teacher
Oakley Park Elementary School
(248) 390-6290
TeriSimon@wlcsd.org

Martha Beitner-Miller
Field Instructor
Michigan State University
(734) 635-6055
mbeitner@msu.edu

Kristin Rendi
Principal
Oakley Park Elementary School
(248) 535-2290
KristinRendi@wlcsd.org

Karen Fleming
Second Grade Teacher (Retired)
Oakley Park Elementary School
(248) 924-4079
flemink53@att.net

Dr. Mark Bowers

Pediatric Psychologist & Clinical Director
Brighton Center for Pediatric Neurodevelopment
(785) 248-1925
mark@bcpn.org

Meaghan Priebe
Varsity Dance & Pom Team Coach
Walled Lake Northern High School
(248) 675-7053
megrpriebe@gmail.com