Kaira Gandy

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Westland, MI 48185

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acrrpo@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATE# IF0000000306895

Descriptive: An educator holding valid and current teaching credentials in Michigan (secondary English,

History, and Journalism). I am committed to introducing students and educational clientele to diversity in

the classroom. Seeking full-time employment within a corporate or educational setting with opportunities

to utilize computers and technology for educational advancement.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cornerstone Health and Technology High School (Charter: Grand Valley State University)

January 2015 to June 2015

English Teacher and Asst. Rigor Manager for Grades 9 and 10

Following the Common Core APEX computerized learning model for more than 100 students. Guiding

students in synthesizing traditional classroom instruction with computer based learning models. Using

blended learning and project based learning models to instruct students in literature, debate and rhetoric

writing.

Michigan Technical Academy (Charter: Central Michigan University)

August 2014 to December 2014

Writing teacher for grade 8

W orking with a team of teachers to facilitate student learning and behavior goals according to the Institute

for Excellence in Education guidelines.

Old Redford Academy Preparatory High School (Charter: Central Michigan University)

August 2012 to June 2014

English teacher for grades 10 through 12

Planning and implementing College Preparatory instruction for 10th grade American Literature,

Shakespeare, Multicultural Literature, Study Skills and Honors English. Preparing students for and

proctoring the MME and ACT tests annually. After school tutoring utilizing Study Island ELA Common

Core and other computer assisted programs to increase student achievement. Providing tier 1 and tier 2

interventions for students who demonstrate a delay in reading development

Allen Academy (The Leona Group)

August 2011 to June 2012

English and Reading teacher grades 7 and 8

Formulating lessons for identified at risk students who need additional support in reading in the content

area and providing standardized test preparation mini-lessons and units. W orking with special education

instructors to devise delivery accommodations for at- risk or special needs learners.

Detroit Community Schools (Charter: Saginaw State University) Detroit, Michigan

August 2010 to June 2011

Reading intervention instructor for Scholastic Read 180 Grades 6 and 8

Teaching corrective reading strategies to students with demonstrated deficiencies in State of Michigan

core content skills areas. Utilizing the computer assisted oral, written and reading comprehension scripted

curriculum to meet the enrichment needs of students on varying skill levels. Co-chair of Middle School

Student Council and MEAP Academy Language Arts tutorial instructor.

William E. Orr Middle School, Las Vegas, Nevada August 2005 to June 2009

English and Reading Teacher, Grade 7

Teaching block schedule classes that emphasized student directed and accelerated learning through the

use of all genres of literature. Implementing district wide endorsed technology programs for writing

composition and standardized test preparation

Redford Union High School, Redford, Michigan September 2003 to January 2005

English and Social Studies Teacher, Grades 9-12

Teaching Global history classes in the Social Studies department as well as Media Arts electives and

required American Literature/Composition classes in the English Department. Helping students improve

their writing skills for extended response essay exams for State of Michigan MEAP testing. Supervising a

student teacher for requirements toward teacher certification.

Pontiac Central High School, Pontiac, Michigan October 2001 to June 2003 English teacher, Grades

9-12

Teaching varied courses based on student need for graduation. Responsible for both required, elective

and honors courses such as Honors American Literature, Survey of Contemporary Novels, Mythology

and Composition. Planning, assessing and implementing structured English Language Arts instruction to

promote high scholastic achievement across the curriculum.

Measurement Incorporated, Ypsilanti, Michigan project by project basis

MEAP Test evaluator and holistic scorer March 2000 to July 2000, March 2005 to May 2005

Reading and scoring statewide extended essay responses for the Michigan Education Assessment

Program (MEAP) as a trained holistic scorer. Following the rubric and scoring guidelines for the essay

writing format for middle school students in various test subject areas.

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Arts in Journalism, Wayne State University 1992

Masters of Arts in Teaching with a major in Secondary Education, Wayne State University 2005

HONORS AND AFFILIATIONS

Journalism Institute for Media Diversity, Journalism School, Wayne State University 1988

Rosa Parks Scholar from the Rosa Parks Foundation and The Detroit News 1988

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