Brittany B. Connors
[email protected]
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Education:
Michigan State University-East Lansing, MI
Masters of Educational Technology Program July 2010-December 2011
Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI
Fifth Year Teacher Intern Program August 2008-May2009
12 graduate credits May 2009
Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Science May 2008
Major: Child Development
Minor: Language Arts
Certifications:
Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate
K-5 All Subject Areas, 6-8 Language Arts May 2009
Early Childhood (ZA) Endorsement May 2008
Michigan Literacy Progress Profile Training: MLPP (K-2)
Hartland Community Education August 2008-May 2009
Teaching Experience:
Teacher, Brummer Elementary School, 2nd/1st grade
South Lyon, MI-Current
Teacher, Bailey Lake Elementary, 1st grade
Clarkston, MI August 2009-June2010
Long-term Substitute Teacher, 3rd grade
Hartland, MI May 2009-June 2009
Intern, Deerfield Elementary 3/4 Multiage
Novi, MI August 2008-May 2009
Substitute Teacher
Livingston County, Novi May 2007- August 2009
Child Development Laboratory, preschool
Haslett, MI January 2008 – April 2008
Bath Elementary School, Second Grade
Bath, MI September 2007-May 2008
Child Development Laboratory
East Lansing, MI August 2006 – April 2007
Kindergarten Readiness Program Director
Hartland, MI July 2003 – August 2008
Teaching Related Experience:
Student Athletic Tutor
East Lansing, MI January 2006 - January 2007
Gymnastics Coach
Hartland, MI June 2001- August 2004
Technology:
Technical Intern in Education
MSU College of Education August 2007 – May 2008
Zangle trained Novi, MI November 2008
SMART/Promethean board training January 2009, March 2009, July 2011
Assisted in coordination of the FIRST Lego Robotics League at Deerfield Elementary
Professional Development:
Orton Gillingham Trained- Clarkston, MI. Oct. 2009
CPR and First Aid Trained- Novi, MI February 2009
Writing Workshop Seminar, Ralph Fletcher – Novi, MI January 2009
Pearson Inform Trained- Clarkston, MI. February 2010
Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA) trained – December 2009
“Making Meaning”Training-November 2008
Daily Five Workshops – Novi, MI October 2008-March 2009
Strategies for Learning Disabilities Workshop- MSU, January 2006
Honors and Achievements:
Graduated with High Honors - MSU May 2008
Dean’s List – MSU Fall 2004-Spring 2009
Honors College Member- MSU August 2005-May 2008
Crane, Beulah Academic Scholarship- Spring 2007, Fall 2008
Kallis, Harold and Agape Academic Scholarship- 2008
Presented an original poem at the MSU College of Education poetry reading
Interests:
Traveling, wakeboarding, reading, biking
Michigan State University-East Lansing, MI
Masters of Educational Technology Program July 2010-December 2011
Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI
Fifth Year Teacher Intern Program August 2008-May2009
12 graduate credits May 2009
Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Science May 2008
Major: Child Development
Minor: Language Arts
Certifications:
Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate
K-5 All Subject Areas, 6-8 Language Arts May 2009
Early Childhood (ZA) Endorsement May 2008
Michigan Literacy Progress Profile Training: MLPP (K-2)
Hartland Community Education August 2008-May 2009
Teaching Experience:
Teacher, Brummer Elementary School, 2nd/1st grade
South Lyon, MI-Current
- Maintained an integrated literacy program with reading and writing workshops, Lucy Calkins, Daily Five, and Guided Reading
- Created a safe environment where children felt comfortable taking intellectual risks
- Integrated units across the curriculum and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners
- Implemented Conscious Discipline and Love and Logic strategies
- Formally assessed using the DRA, QRI, and MLPP guidelines to inform instruction
- Collaborated with grade level colleagues daily
Teacher, Bailey Lake Elementary, 1st grade
Clarkston, MI August 2009-June2010
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences and facilitated student-led conferences using self assessments and portfolios; maintained and updated classroom website
- District-wide Diversity committee member
- Implemented Marzano’s nine instructional strategies to integrate science and social studies curriculums
- Motivated students using the spiral-based Math Trailblazers program
Long-term Substitute Teacher, 3rd grade
Hartland, MI May 2009-June 2009
Intern, Deerfield Elementary 3/4 Multiage
Novi, MI August 2008-May 2009
- Maintained an integrated literacy program with reading and writing workshops, Words Their Way, Lucy Calkins, Daily Five, Guided Reading, Making Meaning, and 6-Traits
- Motivated children to build their knowledge using Everyday Mathematics
- Differentiated instruction in all areas for ELL learners using small group instruction
- Guided children as they explored social studies, including Mini Society, providing real world examples and helping them become informed citizens
- Supported children through hands-on and inquiry-based science investigations
- Formally and informally assessed students to guide instruction
Substitute Teacher
Livingston County, Novi May 2007- August 2009
Child Development Laboratory, preschool
Haslett, MI January 2008 – April 2008
- Prepared and taught multiple-week, developmentally appropriate, thematic units
- Followed the guidelines to create an anti-biased curriculum
- Performed ongoing assessments to prepare portfolios and conduct parent conferences
- Conducted inquiry-based research to investigate the influences of small group instruction
- Worked with special education staff to implement plans for children with special needs
- Experienced collaboration with the Head Start program
Bath Elementary School, Second Grade
Bath, MI September 2007-May 2008
- Taught lessons and differentiated instruction in mathematics, science, writing and social studies, as well as conducted guided reading groups
Child Development Laboratory
East Lansing, MI August 2006 – April 2007
- Implemented verbal and nonverbal strategies to support social interactions between children
- Promoted, planned, and implemented developmentally appropriate learning in all areas
Kindergarten Readiness Program Director
Hartland, MI July 2003 – August 2008
- Created a program that incorporated early math, reading, language and science skills
- Developed lesson plans, projects, field trips, and coordinated parent involvement
Teaching Related Experience:
Student Athletic Tutor
East Lansing, MI January 2006 - January 2007
- Portrayed leadership skills by functioning as a positive role model for my fellow peers
- Developed methods for working with students with Learning Disabilities
Gymnastics Coach
Hartland, MI June 2001- August 2004
Technology:
Technical Intern in Education
MSU College of Education August 2007 – May 2008
- Presented at the 2007 MSU Teaching and Technology Conference
- Assisted faculty in the College of Education integrate technology into classroom curriculum
- Experience with United Streaming, Inspiration and Kidspiration, SMART board, ELMO, Imovie and IDVD, Windows Moviemaker, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher), E-mail, Internet, scanning, digital stories (creating and viewing), Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, video recording, video editing, phone and video conferencing, Jing, Google (pages, reader, igoogle, documents, maps), audio to digital transfers, transferring VHS to DVD, Skype, social bookmarking, classroom clickers and digital photography
Zangle trained Novi, MI November 2008
SMART/Promethean board training January 2009, March 2009, July 2011
Assisted in coordination of the FIRST Lego Robotics League at Deerfield Elementary
Professional Development:
Orton Gillingham Trained- Clarkston, MI. Oct. 2009
CPR and First Aid Trained- Novi, MI February 2009
Writing Workshop Seminar, Ralph Fletcher – Novi, MI January 2009
Pearson Inform Trained- Clarkston, MI. February 2010
Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA) trained – December 2009
“Making Meaning”Training-November 2008
Daily Five Workshops – Novi, MI October 2008-March 2009
Strategies for Learning Disabilities Workshop- MSU, January 2006
Honors and Achievements:
Graduated with High Honors - MSU May 2008
Dean’s List – MSU Fall 2004-Spring 2009
Honors College Member- MSU August 2005-May 2008
Crane, Beulah Academic Scholarship- Spring 2007, Fall 2008
Kallis, Harold and Agape Academic Scholarship- 2008
Presented an original poem at the MSU College of Education poetry reading
Interests:
Traveling, wakeboarding, reading, biking