Micaela Craig is seeking a teaching position and has extensive experience working with students in various K-12 settings. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and has completed student teaching placements in 1st and 4th grades. Micaela has taught English in Mexico, tutored students in reading, and cared for children with special needs. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and skilled in incorporating technology into lessons.

1. Micaela Craig
18126 Upland Dr. SE
Yelm, WA 98597
360-704-8645
micaelaann2@gmail.com
Career Goal To support and inspire learning in students by creating a diverse and caring
community of learners.
Education Linfield College, McMinnville, Oregon May 2015
B.A., Elementary Education
Oregon Initial Teaching License with Early Childhood and Elementary
Education authorizations
English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement
Oaxaca, Mexico, Semester Study Abroad, Spring 2014
Teaching
Experience
Full Time Student Teaching - Fourth Grade February 2015- June 2015
Sue Buel Elementary, McMinnville, OR
 Created, implemented, and assessed a reading unit aligned to the Common
Core State Standards with a focus on cause and effect in informational text.
 Engaged students through interactive technology lessons with the use of the
SMART board, chrome books, and document camera.
 Recognized and supported individual student needs and learning styles
 Assisted administering Smarter Balanced Consortium Assessment
 Maintained a high level of classroom management
Part Time Student Teaching – First Grade August 2014-January 2014
Sue Buel Elementary, McMinnville, OR
 Created an engaging math unit with a focus on addition strategies aligned to
the Common Core State Standards
 Administered running records using Fountas and Pinnell reading assessments.
 Participated in grade-level data teams and RCD planning
 Worked closely with the first grade team to coordinate and establish a
cohesive teaching style and behavior expectations
 Implemented technology into lessons: Kahoot, SMART board, iPad
 Differentiated for different English Language Proficiencies
 Assessed and monitored students’ progress and performance
International
Experience EnVia Bilingual Instructor Spring 2014
Teotitlan, Oaxaca, Mexico
 Created bilingual curriculum to teach English to middle school students by
adapting the Common Core State Standards and English Language Proficiency
standards to fit the needs of students.

2.  Differentiated for the different language proficiency levels within the class.
 Refined Spanish skills at Instituto Cultural Oaxaca
Other Related
Experience
Caregiver January 2015-Present
McMinnville, OR
• Caregiver for non-verbal autistic 11 year-old boy.
• Caregiver for a high functioning autistic 13 year-old boy.
• Create and implement lessons/activities to improve education and
prevocational skills.
• Work on social skills and appropriate interactions.
• Regulate monthly and daily schedule to provide structure for the child.
America Reads Literacy and Reading Tutor Fall 2011- Spring 2013
Sue Buel Elementary School, McMinnville, Oregon
• Supported students in reading using effective reading strategies
 Phonics instruction
• Listened and read with students to inspire a love and eagerness for reading as
well as increase fluency and comprehension.
Student Research Assistant June 2013-August 2013
Linfield College Department of Education
 Research on strategies related to the education of ELL’s.
 Published article titled Engaging Elementary English Learner Student's
Families and Backgrounds within a Standards-Based Curriculum
Kappa Delta Pi Education Honorary Society Member- November 2013-Present
 Attended monthly professional development
meetings
 Volunteered within the community
Professional American Educational Research Association April 2013
Development Educational Conference-AERA
Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) Training March 2015
McMinnville School District
Skills English and Spanish language-fluent
Technology: PC and Mac Skills; in depth knowledge in Microsoft Office.,
Knowledge of Chrome books, SMART board, iPad applications, and document
camera
Organization skills