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LAUREN M. BENNETT

benne369@abovsc@r.postjobfree.com

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Objective:

To obtain a position as a teacher in an elementary and/or special education classroom in

the Detroit area.

Education:

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Bachelor of Arts, May, 2012

Major: Special Education, Learning Disabilities

Teaching Major: Language Arts

Pre-

Internship Field Experience:

Wilcox Elementary School, Holt, Michigan

.September, 2011 - April, 2012, Grade Level: Kindergarten

.Planned and taught a lesson in social studies

.Planned and taught a lesson in science

.Observed the students and the cooperating teacher

.Helped with daily activities and general classroom management

.Worked with students in literacy centers

.Will plan and teach a lesson in math

.Will plan and teach a lesson in literacy

.Will conduct a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) for an individual student

.Will plan and implement a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) for an individual student

Whitehills Elementary School, East Lansing, Michigan

.September, 2010 - December, 2010, Grade Level: 5th and 6th

.Observed the students and the cooperating teacher

.Helped with daily activities and general classroom management

.Conducted a case study of an individual special education student in relation to the

teacher, school, and district

.Worked with students in small groups during science, social studies, and literacy

activities

Cavanaugh Elementary School, Lansing, Michigan

.September, 2010 - December, 2010, Grade Level: 3rd

.Observed the students and the cooperating teacher

.Helped with daily activities and general classroom management

. Evaluated and worked with an individual student in literacy

. Designed a literacy intervention plan for an individual student

Teaching-related Experience:

Para Professional

SCAMP Day Camp, Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (RARA),

Rochester, Michigan

Summer 2012

.Assisted campers with developmental disabilities with daily classroom needs, personal

hygiene, and bathroom needs

.Supported classroom teacher to implement activities in the areas of arts and crafts,

sports, games, song, and weekly field trips

.Use problem-solving techniques to resolve any disputes between players and/or game

officials

.Responsible for ensuring all appropriate paperwork is completed and submitted in a

timely manner

Adult Soccer Coordinator

Adult Soccer Leagues: Women's 30+ Recreational, Women's 30+ Competitive, Men's 30+

Competitive, Men's 40+ Competitive

Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (RARA),

Rochester, Michigan

Summer 2012

.Attend, observe, and supervise all games

.Uphold the rules and standards put forth by the RARA adult soccer league

.Use problem-solving techniques to

.Responsible for helping with paperwork, designing and implementing activities, and

leading both large and small group activities

Camp CounselorSCAMP Day Camp, Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (RARA),

Rochester, Michigan

Summer 2009, 2010, 2011

.Assisted campers with developmental disabilities with daily classroom needs

.Supported classroom teacher to implement activities in the areas of arts and crafts,

sports, games, song, and weekly field trips

.Used problem-solving techniques to provide positive behavior interventions and resolve

disputes between campers

.Responsible for helping with paperwork, designing and implementing activities, and

leading both large and small group activities

Peer Tutor (CITIP Program)

Special Education Classroom, Stoney Creek High School,

Rochester Hills, Michigan

January, 2007 - May, 2008

.Worked with students on an individual and small-group basis

.Observed teaching and classroom management techniques

.Worked with students on activities that emphasized social skill development as well as

academic and domestic skill building

.Accompanied the class on weekly field trips to implement these skills

Nanny

Rochester, Michigan

July, 2007 - May, 2008

.Responsible for the safety and daily activities of three children

.Fixed meals, cleaned the house, supported piano instruction

.Designed a daily schedule that included art, physical activity, music, literacy, and

mathematics

Day Care Provider/Summer Day Camp

St. John Lutheran Church, Rochester, Michigan

June 2007May 2008

.Supervised children while parents attended church services

.Supervised campers during summer day camp program to ensure safety

.Used problem-solving techniques to remedy disputes

.Helped design and implement arts and crafts activities

Mathematics Tutor

Rochester Hills, Michigan

May 2007May 2008

.Helped seventh grade student with mathematics homework

.Reviewed mathematics materials as needed using multiple means of representation

.Designed, introduced, and evaluated relevant activities and worksheets

.Worked with the student s parents and teacher to assess progress

Other Work Experience:

Caterer/Driver, Soprano's Catering, Roseville, MI, May 2012Present

Home Health Care Aide, Oakland Township, MI, June 2010 PresentCulinary Services Employee, West Circle Neighborhood Dining, Michigan State University,

September 2010January 2011

Administrative Assistant, Tipping Point Solutions, Rochester, Michigan, June, 2008 -

August, 2008

Administrative Assistant to an Occupational Therapist, Rochester Hills, Michigan,

September 2006May 2007

Professional Development:

Annually Trained in First Aid and CPR for children and adults

Michigan's Integrated Behavior and Learning Support Initiative (MiBLSi) Presentation:

Response to Intervention (RtI), Michigan Department of Education, 2010

Michigan Disability Rights Coalition (MDRC) Webinar: Making PowerPoint Presentations

Accessible, 2012

Technology:

Proficient in:

.Microsoft Word

. Microsoft PowerPoint

. Google Docs

. Microsoft Excel

. Write Online

. Read & Write 4 Gold

. WikiSpaces

. Weebly

. Elmo Digital Presenter

. Google Forms

. Macintosh and Windows Platforms

Honors and Achievements:

Dean s List, Michigan State University, May, 2009, December 2009, May, 2011, December,

2011, December 2012, May 2012

Current Grade Point Average 3.44, Michigan State University

Magna Cum Laude Award, Stoney Creek High School, 2008

National Honors Society, 2007-2008

National Art Honors Society, 2007-2008

Youth Recognition Award, Rochester Area Youth Assistance, State of Michigan, May 2007

Academic Award of Excellence, Stoney Creek High School, May 2007

Interests:

Playing piano, singing, composing music, reading, drawing and painting, travel, film,

learning, teaching

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