LD Lindsey

DeGood
1420 N. Meridian Rd Apt 124 Tallahassee, FL 32303
peggl@mail.gvsu.edu
http://lindseypegg.weebly.com/
269.680.5183

OBJECTIVE
To create an engaging, open, and supported environment that fosters higher-level thinking skills,
collaborative learning and individual growth as a classroom teacher.

EDUCATION
Grand Valley State University / Allendale, MI / April, 2017
Bachelor of Science Degree / Cumulative GPA: 3.774
Majors: Comprehensive Sciences and Arts for Teaching and Special Education
Endorsements: Cognitive and Emotional Impairments & K-5 General Education

CERTIFICATIONS
Elementary Education K-5 (6-8 Self-Contained) passed
Cognitive Impairments passed
Emotional Impairments passed

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Explorer Elementary / Caledonia, MI / January-June 2017
Special Education Student Teacher / K-2 Self-Contained / Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
Effectively integrated standards-based lesson plans with social skills lessons
Co-led and wrote IEPs for students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
Completed a Functional Behavioral Analysis that assisted in forming a Behavior Intervention
Plan
Gained experience with Child Behavior Checklists and documenting behaviors
Attended Child Study Meetings
Established professional, collaborative relationship with cooperating teacher

Parkview Elementary / Wyoming, MI / September-December 2016

Student Teacher / Second Grade / General Education
Created and implemented standards-based lessons using differentiation strategies
and engagement strategies
Planned and organized an integrated history unit using various strategies for delivery
of instruction
Managed students by establishing and maintaining a classroom climate focused on
respect, safety, and responsibility
Advocated for inclusion of a specific student with an Emotional and Behavioral
Disorder; desired to keep student mainstreamed
Actively participated in a (grade-level) Professional Learning Committee
Cultivated successful, working relationship with cooperating teacher
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Mulick Park Elementary / Grand Rapids, MI / January-June 2016

Special Education Student Teacher / Self-Contained 4th & 5th grade / Cognitive Impairments
Provided one-on-one, small, and large group instruction
Gained experience students in an urban, inner city district
Incorporated differentiation and engagement strategies
Co-led and wrote IEPs for students with Cognitive Impairments
Allotted time for brain and movement breaks throughout students day

Grand Haven High School / Grand Haven, MI / September-December 2015

Special Education Teachers Assistant / 9 th-12 th grade / Resource Room
Supported students in the general education setting in addition to directed study time
Participated in IEP meetings
Presented students with their IEP goals and had them progress-monitor themselves

ADDITIONAL RELATED EXPERIENCE

EDUStaff / Kentwood, Wyoming, and Grand Rapids, MI
Substitute Teacher
Performed professionally as a guest teacher in various educational settings
Worked with a flexible attitude to adapt to different grade levels
Camp Geneva / Holland, MI / Summers 2012 & 2013
Christian Camp Counselor; Lifeguard
Mentored a cabin of 3rd to 6th grade girls in their faith through bible study and discussion

Sandy Hill Elementary / Family Science Night Volunteer / March, 2015

Hope Academy /Reading Tutor / Winter 2014
Griffin Elementary / Family Math Night Presenter / November, 2013
AYSO- Soccer Coach / 2010-2011

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Michigan Council for Exceptional Children Conference / Grand Rapids, MI/ 2016 & 2017
Fire-Up Conference for West Michigan Student Teachers / Grand Rapids, MI / 2016
Utilizing Technology to Support Classroom Instruction / Grand Rapids, MI / 2016
Urban Environments: Working with Children in Crisis / Grand Rapids, MI / 2016
IEP Bootcamp / Grand Rapids, MI / 2015
PBS Learning Media Training / Grand Rapids, MI / 2015
Student to Professional Conference / Grand Rapids, MI / 2015
Grand Valley Leadership Summit / Allendale, MI / 2014
Fall Science Update / Grand Rapids, MI / 2014
Heartsaver First Aid CPR / AED Expires 04/ 2019

EMPLOYMENT
FireRock Grille / Caledonia, MI / August, 2016- June, 2017
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REFERENCES

Barb Lubic
Associate Professor and Field Instructor
GVSU College of Education Grand Rapids, MI
Cell #: 616.240.0361 / lubicb@gvsu.edu

Note: Barb was my professor for my EI semester, and Field Instructor for my CI semester in the
College of Education.

Vicki Boase
Teacher Preparation Field Instructor
GVSU College of Education Grand Rapids, MI
Cell #: 616.446.8986 / boasev@gmail.com

Note: Vicki was my Field Instructor during my general elementary education semester in the
College of Education.

Holly Moog
2nd Grade Teacher
Parkview Elementary Wyoming, MI
Cell #: 616.802.0601 / moogh@wyomingps.org

Note: Holly was my cooperating teacher during my general elementary education semester in
the College of Education.

Melissa Krombeen
Self-Contained CI Special Education Teacher
Mulick Park Elementary Grand Rapids, MI
Cell #: 616.240.6175 / krombeenm@grps.org

Note: Melissa was my cooperating teacher during my Cognitive Impairments semester in the
College of Education.

Melissa Grabill
Self-Contained EI Special Education Teacher
Explorer Elementary Caledonia, MI
Cell #: 231.750.4865 / melissa.grabill@kentwoodps.org

Note: Melissa was my cooperating teacher during my Emotional Impairments semester in the
College of Education.