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- 1. Utilize my knowledge of curriculum design and years of experience with literacy to improve students’ writing and reading in order to help them become more globally responsible citizens. 2018 Walnut Road Auburn Hills, MI 48326 KAITLIN M. HOOPER Oakland University | Rochester, MI Masters of Teaching in Reading and Language Arts Expected Fall, 2017 Reading Specialist (BR) Expected Fall, 2017 Overall GPA: 4.0/4.0 Oakland University Honors College | Rochester, MI Bachelors in English Secondary Education April, 2013 Provisional Secondary Teacher Certification June, 2013 Major: English (BA), AP Language and Composition Certification Minor: Spanish (FF) Overall GPA: 3.88/4.0 Magna Cum Laude Vice President Sigma Tau Delta English Honors Society, Oakland University 2009-12 Athens High School | Troy School District, Troy, MI August 2013 – Present: Secondary English Teacher | English 9 LC, 10 LC, 10 Honors, and 11 AP • Develop 10th grade Literature and Composition Curriculum as district co-chair of the Curriculum Advisory Team • Guide 10th grade building team in curriculum and instruction decisions weekly • Recommend literacy best practices as a district Literacy Leader Team representative • Instruct colleagues on "Cultures of Thinking" routines as a building leader • Lead a focus group for implementing independent reading initiatives for English department • Support and facilitate monthly student diversity forum • Mentor and teacher advisor for buildOn student organization • Mentor and teacher advisor for the Gay Straight Alliance student organization • Implement after school individual and group writing conferences with students • Incorporate student-focused writing groups within the classroom • Utilize social media and student blogs for weekly reflection and assessment Special Projects • School Improvement Steering Committee presenter and evaluator | 2013-Present • Troy School District Professional Development 6-12 Presenter | August 2016 • Oakland County Effective Practices Published Presenter | June 2016 • New Pedagogies for Deepening Learning Capacity Building Institute Attendee | Sept. 2016 • Writing Workshops in Secondary Classrooms with Penny Kittle Attendee | March 2015 Awards • Troy PTO Grant Recipient | 2016, 17 • MEEMIC PTO Grant Recipient | 2015 • Outstanding Teacher Special Education Award | 2014-15 Objective www.kaitlinmhooper.wixsite.com/portfolio (248) 933-3230 Teaching Experience kaitlinmhooper@gmail.com Education and Certification
- 2. Countryside Charter Academy Summer School Program | Benton Harbor, MI Summer 2009: Volunteer Supplemental Instructor, Grades 4-6 • Individual tutor for students in grades 4-6 in reading, writing, basic math • Facilitated science experiments and games •Created unique reward system for summer school participants Eau Claire Migrant Program | Eau Claire, MI Summer 2010: Volunteer Supplemental Instructor, Kindergarten-5 • Conducted group learning activities for low to middle ability learners • Translated some English instruction and direction into Spanish for native speaking students • Worked closely with teachers and assistants to implement creative instruction Oakland University Housing | Rochester, MI 2010-2013: Resident Assistant, Senior Resident Assistant • Oversaw a floor of thirty residents in academic and personal settings • Supervised first-year student House Council that ran programs for first-year residence hall • Organized programs based on Housing Department core values and standards • Addressed policy violations in conjunction with other administrative staff Relevant Employment/Volunteer Experience Avondale High School | Avondale School District, Auburn Hills, MI May 2013 – June 2013: Long Term Guest Teacher| English, Math Special Education • Modified interactive exercises for Cognitively Impaired students in Language Arts • Guided students with varied disabilities through Practical Algebra II units • Participated in team meetings to collaborate and assess student progress • Mentored students and closely monitored progress in multiple classes for Study Skills group • Gained understanding of specific accommodations used in a General Education classroom • Modified English curriculum for use in a Cognitively Impaired classroom setting • Supported staff in implementing and evaluating IEPs Avondale High School | Avondale School District, Auburn Hills, MI September 2012 - April 2013: Intern Teacher | English 9 and Spanish II • Piloted Oakland School’s Common Core Language Arts Units • Created assessments and gave feedback for piloted units • Collaborated with multi-grade English teams on a weekly basis • Differentiated instruction for ESL, ADHD, and ASD • Maintained parent communication via conferences, email, and phone calls • Assisted in facilitating new Debate Club, MME test proctor, Academic Center tutor Avondale Alternative Academy | Avondale School District, Auburn Hills, MI Winter, Spring 2012: Secondary Field Experience, English 10, 11 • Aided and advocated for students in an alternative high school environment • Supported staff in creation of student success models • Completed 60 hours English alternative education supplementary instruction/observation
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