Symone Ayers

4060 Springer Way Apt 1212

East Lansing, MI 48823

Home Phone: (404)312-5208

Website: http://ayersportfolio.weebly.com
E-Mail: ayerssym@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a full time teaching position working with students with exceptionalities to help them achieve
their full learning potential through positive support, accommodations, modifications, varied assessments, and to
provide a supportive and safe classroom environment.
EDUCATION:

Michigan State University

Bachelor of Arts
Majors: Elementary Education and Special Education
Endorsement: Learning Disabilities K-12
Language Arts 6-8
Michigan State University
Master of Arts in Teaching and Curriculum
Z.S. Endorsement
34 Post Graduate Credits
6 Early Childhood Credits
Cape Town, South Africa

East Lansing, Michigan

May 2012

Projected graduation date May 2016

July 2012-August 2012

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Beulah Shoesmith Elementary School
August 2013-June 2014
Created weekly lesson plans using a modified curriculum for my cross category self-contained
students in 3rd and 4th grade
Co-taught 4th grade mathematics in an inclusive setting
Integrated data driven instruction into mini and whole group lessons for Language Arts and Math
Implemented IEP goals during instruction and taught Language Arts and Math lessons to students in
third and fourth grade, progress monitored weekly
Provided weekly accommodations to general education curriculum
Set up daily routines and expectations, provided supplemental materials, created center activities,
updated my classroom website weekly, and created a positive learning environment
Collaborated with third and fourth grade teachers weekly, attended weekly grade level team
meetings which included administration, and met with the IEP team weekly
Collected data for students behaviors, developed behavior and safety plans, and developed an
FBA/BIP when appropriate
RELATED TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Beulah Shoesmith Elementary School
September 2012-April 2013
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Co-taught 3 grade language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies in an inclusion setting
Created and implemented individualized accommodations for student success in an inclusion
setting using their IEP
Developed individual interventions for students on RTI Tier 2 and 3
Developed interactive lessons and organized instructional curricula to meet needs of special
learners in K-3 self-contained/ resource room
Collaborated and co-taught with general education teacher, while also meeting with IEP team and
parents to support student learning and educational progress

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Taught and supplemented instruction for children in kindergarten through third grade through the
use of differentiated instruction
Integrated data driven instruction into lessons and created small class groupings
Agape School for Cerebral Palsied Children
Mitchells Plain, South Africa
July 2012-August 2012
Grade Level: K-12
Delivered intense emergent literacy introduction to non-verbal student
Conducted needs assessment and developed interventions for students with exceptionalities
Taught cooking, cleaning, gardening and communication skills to secondary students with
cognitive impairments
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Professional Education Services Group, LLC
Ingham and Shiawassee County
2014-current
Maintain an established classroom routine during teachers absence
Provide a safe, positive and creative learning environment
Swim Lesson Supervisor/Instructor
Michigan Athletic Club, East Lansing, MI
2009-2012; 2014-current
South Side Y.M.C.A, Chicago, IL
2013-2014
Fayette Family Y.M.C.A, Fayetteville, GA
2006- 2009
Responsible for direct supervision of swim instructors and students
Planned and taught lessons for students starting at 3 months continuing to matured adults
Developed the work schedule, trained new employees and provided continuous support to everyone
American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, first aid and Lifeguard certified
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Orton Gillingham 30 hr. Training February 2014
Teaching Close Reading Workshop January 2014
IEP Development for New Teachers November 2013
PBS Second Step Fall 2013
NWEA Goal Setting Workshop Fall 2013
IPAD Academy Training August 2013
Summer Convocation Training June 2013
HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENT:
MSU Deans List for 12 semesters
Received 5 scholarships through Michigan State University towards Masters classes
TECHONOLGY:
Proficient in: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Weebly, Google Docs, Smart Board, Photo Editor
EXTRACURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT:
Member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children 2015
Organizer and Director of the Black History Program 2014
Beulah Shoesmith Dance Team Coach 2013-2014
District 9 Math Advisory Committee Member for Shoesmith 2013-2014
Beulah Shoesmith ST Math Advisory Team Member 2012-2014
Beulah Shoesmith Assistant Cheer Coach 2012- 2013
Michigan State University Black Alumni Association Member 2012-current
Executive Member of Urban Education Cohort Program (UECP), MSU August 2008-2013