Michelle A.

Allmayer
allmayem@gmail.com (248) 974-4073 Online Portfolio: mallmayer.weebly.com 21122 Laurelwood St. Farmington, MI 48336

Objective To obtain a position as a special education teacher where I can use my educational experience and knowledge to provide a positive learning environment for all students. Education Grand Valley State University- Allendale, MI Graduation: April 2013 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-BS Major: Psychology/Special Education Minor: Elementary Education Endorsements: Elementary Education, Emotional Impairment, Cognitive Impairment GPA: 3.6 Teaching Experience Northern Hills Middle School Grand Rapids, MI th th Student Teacher: 7 /8 Cognitive Impairment January 2013-May 2013 Worked one-on-one or in small groups Taught students using the Unique Learning Systems (ULS) curriculum. Assisted in developing individualized education plans (IEPs). Assisted in running the latte club twice a week. Taught adaptive behaviors such as cooking and handling money Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy Grand Rapids, MI Student Teacher: Kindergarten September 2012-December 2012 Implemented behavior management plan. Monitored students on Breakthrough to Literacy and IXL Math. Administered GRPS district assessments, MI Common Core assessments, DIBELs, and other informal assessments. Collected data on students and kept progress of learning. Participated in professional development days and parent conferences. Zeeland East High School Zeeland, MI th th Student Teacher: 9 -12 Emotional Impairment January 2012-June 2012 Implemented classroom behavior management plan. th Co-taught 10 grade general education English. Worked one-on-one, in small groups, and large groups in the subjects of World History, English, Math, and Study Skills. Assisted in developing individualized education plans (IEPs). Griffin Elementary School Grand Haven, MI st th Teacher Assistant: 1 -5 Resource Room September 2011-December 2011 Worked one-on-one or in small groups with students. Monitored students on interventions like Read Naturally, Lexia, and Fast Math. Administered DIBELs progress monitoring. Led brain gym exercises. Activities/Honors

Fire Up Conference for West Michigan Student Teacher, Aquinas College, participant (2012) College of Education Alumni Roundtable, GVSU, participant (2012) Student Council for Exceptional Children Symposium, GVSU, participant (2011)

Student Council for Exceptional Children, GVSU , member (2009, 2010) Best Buddies, GVSU, member (2009-10), public relations chair (2010-11) I am Grand Valley leadership award, recipient (2009, 2011, 2012, 2013) Leadership Summit, GVSU, participant (2009) Intermediate Leaders Institute, GVSU, participant (2008) Emerging Leaders Retreat, GVSU, participant (2008)

Employment Desk Assistant, Grand Valley State University March 2009-May 2013 Maintain positive relationships with students and housing staff. Deliver mail and handle packages for residents. Handle incoming mail and distributed inter-building correspondence. Answer any questions and handle concerns by residents. Conference Assistant, Grand Valley State University May-August 2011, 2012 Worked with summer guests, new student orientation students/families, camps and conferences, and summer student residents. Prepared living areas for orientation guest, camps, conferences, and other groups. Provided customer service to guests and residents. Handle guest payments On-call duty nights; responsible for reporting emergencies and other guest concerns. Resident Assistant, Grand Valley State University August. 2010-May 2012 Responsible for planning and implementing social, educational, and diverse programs. Maintain a positive environment for residents to live and interact in. Help develop a community bond between residents in the building and within the Grand Valley community. Support and enforce university policies. References Susan VandenBerg Kindergarten teacher Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy 645 Logan St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 819-2600 Andrew Apol EI classroom teacher Zeeland East High School 3333 96th Ave Zeeland, MI 49464 (616) 748-3100

Shannon Healy Living Center Director, GVSU 1 Campus Dr. Allendale, MI 49401 (616) 331-0650

Jennifer Wells CI classroom teacher 3775 Leonard St NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (616) 493-8650