Natalie D'Amico is an elementary educator certified to teach K-8 with endorsements in TESOL and educational technology. She has a M.A. in Educational Technology and B.A. in Elementary Education from Michigan State University. Her work experience includes teaching 5th grade at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School from 2014-2017 and long term substitute teaching 6th grade at Saline Middle School. She is currently a premier substitute teacher for Saline Area Schools.

1. NATALIE D'AMICO
ELEMENTARY EDUCATOR
(248) 229 8426 natalie.r.damico@gmail.com Dexter, MI @MsDAmico5
C E R T I F I C A T I O N
K-5 All Subject Areas
6-8 Language Arts
TESOL Endorsement (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Educational Technology Certificate
W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
5TH GRADE TEACHER
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS PARISH SCHOOL
2014-2017
E D U C A T I O N
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
M.A. in Educational Technology
B.A. in Elementary Education
T E C H N O L O G Y
Teaching Major: Language Arts
Teaching Minors: Spanish, TESOL
Teacher Certification Internship Program
Global Educator's Cohort Program
Educational Technology Certificate
2009-2014
2016-present
nataliedamico.wordpress.com
Software Google Apps for Education,
Microsoft Office Suite, Apple iOs
Web Page Design Weebly, WordPress,
Google Sites
Classroom Management Remind,
Evernote, Edmodo, Class Kick, Class Dojo
(Class Dojo Mentor)
Social Media Twitter, FaceBook,
Instagram, YouTube
Programming/Robotics/Maker Code.org
, HopScotch, Tynker, Sphero, Sphero
Lightning Lab, Lego Robotics, Ozobot,
Makey-Makey Kits
Formative Assessment Tools Kahoot,
Socrative,Plickers, Quizizz
Digital Writing KidBlog, TodaysMeet,
Animoto, WriteAbout
Power School Learning, Power Teacher
Video Chat Skype, Google Hangout
Instruct, guide and assess students using various curriculum-based lessons
according to the Common Core, State and Diocese of Lansing Benchmarks
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6TH-GRADE LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE
SALINE MIDDLE SCHOOL
SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2017
PREMIER SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
SALINE AREA SCHOOLS
JANUARY 2018-PRESENT
Assume all responsibilities of the classroom teacher
Collaborate with grade level colleagues to plan language arts and social
studies instruction on a weekly basis
Provide students with a blended learning environment through the use of
PowerSchool Learning and individual Chromebooks
Supplement instruction with approved district curriculum, including Lucy
Calkins units
Support students with special needs with the help of the classroom teacher
consultant
Connect and collaborate with classrooms across the country during the
Global Read Aloud
Fill in for classroom teachers as needed throughout the district (K-12)
Support young adults with special needs during the Young Adult Program at
Liberty School

2. 4TH GRADE INTERN TEACHER
DEERFIELD ELEMENTARY, NOVI COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
2013-2014
Plan and implemented various curriculum-based lessons to reflect
Common Core State Standards, Oakland Schools Units, and district
pacing guides
Manage fifty-two 4th grade students during team instruction
IncorporateThe 7 Habits of Happy Kids and Marzano strategies into the
classroom culture
P R O F E S S I O N A L
D E V E L O P M E N T
Conference Presenter
STEAMLab , July 2017
MSTA Annual Conference, March 2018
Conferences Attended
Michigan Reading Association Annual
Conference, 2014-2017
MACUL Learning Annual Conference,
2014-2017
Michigan State University Educational
Technology Conference, 2016-2017
nErDcamp MI, 2015
Code.org Educator Training, 2016
National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics Regional Conference, 2015
Oakland University Educational
Technology Conference, 2014
Professional Memberships
#517 EdTech member, 2015-present
Member, Michigan Reading Association,
2014-present
Member, Michigan Association for Users
in Computer Learning, 2014-present
Class Dojo mentor, 2014-present
Member, National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics, 2013-present
R E F E R E N C E S
Meghan Loughlin-Krusky
Principal, St. Thomas Aquinas School
(517) 914-5986
Stephanie D’Huyvetter
5th grade Teacher, St. Thomas Aquinas School
(517) 980-1106
Priscila Fojan
K-8 Computer Teacher, Brighton Public Schools
(586) 382-4963
Joanna Mierkowicz
6th Grade Teacher, Saline Middle School
(734) 478-3680
Mary Wever
Director of the Graduate Certificate Programs in Educational Technology and Online Teaching & Learning ,
MAET- MSU College of Education
Elementary Educator
(517) 282-6122
Implement a balanced literacy program through the use of Lucy
Calkins Writing Project, Readers Workshop, Making meaning, Word
Study and individual student conferring
Use Progress in Mathematics to teach differentiated math talks and
manipulative-based math instruction
Administer assessments to guide and differentiate instruction
(Running Records, AIMS-Web testing, Words Their Way Spelling
inventory & NWEA testing)
Differentiate content for a wide range of students in all subject areas
Guide students in the use of Data Notebooks to track their own
progress towards individual learning goals
Collaborate with colleagues during weekly staff meetings
Integrate iPad, and laptop computer technology into daily Common
Core curriculum
Support and coach students during spring Running Club
Design, implement and co-teach weekly STEM lessons incorporating
NGSS grade level standards
Create a learning space that caters to the needs of students (i.e.
flexible seating, natural lighting, various writing surfaces)
Organize and host a K-6 Math Night
Mentor Michigan State University College of Education seniors