Molly Nicole Craig

323 Irving Way Pendleton, IN 46064

765-606-5186 mncraig@butler.edu
mollycraig.weebly.com
I believe that all children are capable lifelong learners and thinkers. Each child has the right to a fair and
powerful education, one that provides them with the opportunity to learn, make mistakes, and become
confident in reaching their own potential. I believe each child is unique and has the right to discover their
unique talents through education. I will create an environment in which each child feels loved, supported,
and comfortable to grow into their full potential socially, emotionally, and academically.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Minors: Special Education, Mild Intervention
21st Century Inquiry and Information Literacy
Major GPA: 4.0
Overall GPA: 3.78
Butler University, Indianapolis, IN, May 2015

As a student teacher, Molly

did not present herself like Licensure
most interns. She was poised, Indiana: K-6 Elementary Generalist; Spring 2015
confident, and strong in ways
K-6 Mild Intervention; Spring 2015
that very few student teachers
are able to achieve. Professional Experience
Dr. Arthur Hochman
Professor of Education
Butler University

Wallace Elementary School of Integrated Arts in Kokomo, IN

Full-time student teacher in 3rd grade classroom with Lou Ann Keeling, August 2014-December 2014
Planned and integrated lessons in math, science, social studies, and language arts using the arts
(visual arts, theatre, dance, music)
Planned and integrated each subject through science units about plants, apples, and pumpkins
Led math fact fluency professional development with third grade team
Taught through Math, Readers, and Writers Workshop model
IPS School 58 in Indianapolis Public Schools, Indianapolis, IN
Full-time student teacher in K-2 resource classroom with Cindy Worobec, January 2015-May 2015
Created and implemented differentiated math and language arts lessons for individual children and
small groups of children with exceptionalities
Created and implemented a four-week math fact fluency student learning plan for a first grade
student with a fact fluency goal
Wrote a primary level and an intermediate level IEP
Wrote a primary level and an intermediate level FBA/BIP

Miss Craig was diligent in Intensive Field Experience

her planning, ensuring that Eastbrook Elementary School in Pike Township, Indianapolis, IN, Fall 2013
Planned, wrote, and implemented a series of enrichment lessons teaching Indiana State Standards
all lessons were based around
for an individual third grade student in language arts
the standards that 3rd Grade
Planned, wrote, and implemented a series of enrichment lessons teaching mathematical problem
students needed to be
solving strategies for an individual third grade student
successful. She provided
Assessed and worked with a class of third grade students on mathematical fact fluency strategies
whole class instruction along
with planning meaningful IPS School 60/ Butler Lab School in Indianapolis Public Schools, Indianapolis, IN, Spring 2014
activities for workstations,
Planned lessons and read alouds with specific teaching points for a K/1 Reggio Emelia-inspired
partners, and small group
classroom
Conducted and wrote a teacher research study planning language arts lessons for a Kindergarten
instruction.
Mrs. Lou Ann Keeling

ESL student
Assisted with documentation, small group, and individualized instruction

Cooperating Teacher

Wallace School of Integrated Arts

In each teaching endeavor,

Molly brought a sense of
care and excitement to her
work and I know the
impact she has had on
students is indelible.
Dr. Catherine Pangan

Assistant Professor of Education

Butler University

Professional Development and Certifications

Mathematical Unit Planning Professional Workshop
Mathematical Fact Fluency Assessment and Professional Development
Arts Integration
Project Approach
Certified in Project Wild
3rd grade shark dissection at Sycamore Elementary School in Indianapolis, IN
CSI program at The Childrens Museum of Indianapolis
Readers Workshop, Writers Workshop, Math Workshop
Reggio Emilia-inspired instruction
CPR/DeFib/Heimlich
Suicide Prevention Training
Co-Teaching/Team Teaching
Cross Curricular Teaching
FBA/BIP creation and implementation
IEP creation and implementation
Running Records; Fountas and Pinnell
Extracurricular/ Awards
Kids First Day Camp in Pendleton, IN
Assistant Manager, K-3 classrooms; Summers: 2009-2011
Manager, K-3 classrooms; Summers: 2012-Present
Reggio Emilia Study Abroad Trip in Reggio Emilia, Italy
March 2014
Traveled to Reggio Emilia, Italy to study the citys infant/toddler and preschool centers in order
to learn first-hand how to implement the Reggio-inspired teaching approach in early and middle
childhood education
Pendleton Community Library Intern in Pendleton, IN
May 2014-July 2014
Researched and created a system using Google Drive to provide a user-friendly approach to
searching for books in the Pendleton Community Library under a specific Lexile level

What student teacher is

ready and able to provide
professional development for Alpha Delta Kappa Grant Recipient
veteran teachers? Not
Alpha Delta Kappa Annual Award Banquet, May 2014
many, nor would we expect
them to be ready for this Indiana Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
Outstanding Future Educator Award, April 2015
higher-level thinking and
development. Yet, this is Deans List
exactly what Molly Craig
Three semesters
did.
Dr. Arthur Hochman
Professor of Education
Butler University

References
Dr. Arthur Hochman, Professor and University Supervisor, Butler University
ahochman@butler.edu
317-250-6073
Mrs. Lou Ann Keeling, Cooperating Teacher, Wallace School of Integrated Arts
lkeeling@kokomo.k12.in.us
765-860-9363
Mrs. Connie Davenport, Owner, Kids First Day Camp
kids1stcamp@gmail.com
765-617-2764