Stephanie M.

Mackey
230 Brookdale Lane, Palatine, IL 60067 | (847) 656-6808 | mackeys@umich.edu
http://smmackey.weebly.com
CERTIFICATION:
Illinois Educator License with Stipulations
Elementary Education, Middle School Mathematics Endorsement

June 2016

Michigan Provisional Elementary Certificate

Elementary: K-5 All Subjects, K-8 Subjects Self Contained Classroom
Mathematics: K-8

June 2016

EDUCATION:
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts in Education with Elementary Certification with High Distinction | GPA: 3.86 / 4.00

May 2016
Ann Arbor, MI

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Student Teacher
September 2015 May 2016
Burns Park Elementary School, 4th Grade
Ann Arbor, MI
Led a cross curricular unit integrating the science curriculum into research writing while including math and technology
Organized a Valentines Day service project where students collected donations for families at the Ronald McDonald House
Communicated with parents through different mediums to learn about families and continue to build strong relationships
Implemeneted the Responsive Classroom approach to foster social-emotional growth and positive and encouraging environment
Executed student-lead math and science discussions, providing students opportunities to reason with and make sense of content
Utilized a balanced literacy model of instruction through daily whole-group, small-group, and differentiated literacy lessons
Educational Counselor
June 2015 August 2015
Camp STAR Summer Treatment Program
Highland Park, IL
Executed research protocol used in the Multimodal Treatment Study of Children with ADHD in a summer school atmosphere
Provided behavior modification through a point system, positive reinforcement, individualized plans and social skills training
Individualized students daily seatwork to provide differentiated support aimed to help the students retention of grade level content
Pre-Student Teacher
January 2015 May 2015
Smith Elementary School, 5th Grade
Plymouth, MI
Created and enacted target literacy lessons to further develop comprehension strategies and persuasive writing techniques
Modified social studies lessons to focus on answering central questions while encouraging investigation and inquiry-based learning
Enacted minilessons on text structure, authors choices, predictions, connections, and asking questions to deepen student thinking
Pre-Student Teacher
September 2014 December 2014
Smith Elementary School, 1st Grade
Plymouth, MI
Advanced my focus students proficiency in punctuation, blending, and spelling skills through targeted literacy lessons
Conducted several interactive whole class read-alouds to expose children to higher level texts and vocabulary strategies
Lead discussions during guided reading groups aimed at identifying key characters and events to further develop comprehension

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Summer Intern
Summer 2013 and 2014
Euclid Elementary School, Kindergarten
Mount Prospect, IL
Differentiated kindergarten literacy instruction to support general education students as well as English language learners
Adapted curriculum to create a cross-curricular insect unit that included science, literacy, and mathematics content
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
4T Virtual Conference Moderator
January 2015 June 2015
1 of 9 selected students to oversee professional development sessions geared towards educators supporting technology in classrooms
Assisted with a virtual session for over 50 participants focused on virtual education and teacher leadership in a virtual community
Course Assistant
September 2015 December 2015
Supported students in an elementary education math content course by providing instruction and feedback on graded assignments
Held weekly office hours for students to receive additional support outside of the Inquiry-Based Learning classroom
University of Michigan School of Education Student Advisory BoardBoard Member
September 2015 May 2016
University of Michigan University CouncilRepresentative for School of Education
September 2015 May 2016
Kappa Delta Pi Executive BoardMembership Chair, University Delegate
October 2013 May 2016
Alpha Delta Pi SororityDance Chair, Parents Weekend Chair, Assistant New Member Coordinator
October 2012 May 2016