Jessi ca E.

Fi sher
jessicafisher.weebly.com
miss.fisher2@gmail.com
(616) 443-8511
Objective:
To obtain an elementary teaching position in a district that facilitates and encourages
student success, team collaboration, and a passion for student achievement.

Certification:
Michigan Elementary Provisional Teaching Certificate, anticipated May 2014
K-5 all subjects; 6-8 all subjects (self-contained)
6-8 Integrated Science
Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, March 2014

Education:
2013-2014 Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Teacher Certification Internship
12 credit hours in Graduate Studies in Teaching and Curriculum
2009-2013 Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts, May 2013
Major: Elementary Education

Teaching Experience:
Substitute Teaching
Oxford Community Schools
Oxford, Michigan
April 2014- Present, Grade Levels: K-5
Developed professional relationships and gained experience in all grade-levels.
Implemented various classroom management strategies and established norms.
Experienced philosophy and structure of International Baccalaureate World Schools.
Served a diverse group of learners including students with special need and
students at-risk.
Built positive, professional rapport with students, staff and parents.
Internship
Woodbridge Elementary School
Zeeland, Michigan
September 2013- April 2014, Grade Level: K
Generated integrated units aligned with district and state standards.
Administered district assessments and running records.
Effectively and professionally communicated with parents and colleagues.
Differentiated instruction and integrated small groups into daily routine.
Developed literacy intervention program for small group work.
Facilitated instruction of Zoo Phonics, Handwriting Without Tears, Literacy by Design
Guided Reading and familiar with Leveled Literacy Intervention programs.
Integrated technology into daily lessons using SMART Board Software, Moodle,
YouTube, Document Camera, Weebly, Prezi, and iPads.
Successfully designed and implemented classroom management strategies.
Experience with instruction of Oakland Scope curriculum.
Field Placements
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School
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jessicafisher.weebly.com

East Lansing, Michigan
September 2012- May 2013, Grade Level: 2
Planned and implemented discussion-based and hands-on lessons in all subject
areas and assisted in classroom routines.
Forest View Elementary School
Lansing, Michigan
September 2011- December 2012, Grade Level: 1
Observed and assisted with classroom activities.

Teaching-Related Experience:
Study Abroad: Learning, Technology, and Culture in Europe
Netherlands, Germany, France
May 2012- June 2012
Increased competency of foreign curricular systems.
Designed instruction for Dutch and German students.
Summer Nanny
Grand Rapids, Michigan
June 2008- August 2011
Responsible for monitoring children throughout the day and coordinating activities.

Professional Development :
May 2013 PESG Substitute Training
August 2013 Anti-Bullying Training
August 2013 Concussions in Sports
August 2013 ELA Common Core
September 2013 Be Nice Campaign Seminar
February 2014 Sensory Integration and Young Children
February 2014 Michigan State University MAET Mobile Learning Workshop

Other Work Experience:
AAA Michigan, Lansing, MI, Member Representative, June 2012-August 2013
VIP Tanning, East Lansing, MI, Sales Associate, August 2010- February 2011
FireRock Grille at Stonewater Country Club, Grand Rapids, MI, , May 2010- January 2011

Honors and Achievements:
Academic Scholars, May 2009- May 2011
Deans List, Michigan State University, Spring 2011-Fall 2011, Summer 2012
Phi Sigma Theta National Honors Society, 2010-2013
Sigma Kappa Sorority, 2009-present. Social Chair: Fall 2011, Greek Week Chair: Spring 2013

References:
Mary Keeton
MSU Field Instructor
keetonm1@msu.edu
Cell Phone: (616) 844-8808

Lauri Bright
Zeeland Kindergarten,
Mentor Teacher
lbright@zps.org
Cell Phone: (616) 403-2705
Jamie Schwartz
Zeeland Early Childhood
Interventionist
jschwartz@zps.org
Cell Phone: (616) 318-5360