Maggie Rickstad

Email: maggierickstad@yahoo.com
Online Portfolio: http://maggierickstad.weebly.com/

MISSION STATEMENT:

I am seeking to join an energetic team of professionals and contribute to the cultivation of a student-centered
environment. Motivated by my commitment and passion for educating all students, my mission is to use data-
driven and multi-level instruction to provide all students with effective instruction.

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:

State of Michigan Teaching Certification,

Certified Elementary Educator 2020-Current
K-5 All subjects, K-8 Self-Contained
6-8 Social Studies Endorsement

Level One Google Certified Educator

Infant, Child and Adult CPR/AED and First Aid Certified

EDUCATION:

Grand Valley State University, Graduate Teaching Certification (2020)

Major: Elementary Education
Minor: Social Studies

The University of Alabama, Bachelor of Arts (2017), Cum Laude

Honors College
Major: Political Science
Minor: International Relations

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE:

 Substitute Teacher, EDU Staff (January 2018 – Current)

 Student Teacher, Otsego Public Schools, Dix Street Elementary (January 2020 – March 2020)
o 5th – grade General Education Teacher
o Classroom management
o Participated in weekly PD, PLC, literacy meetings
o Curriculum Experience
o Math: Pearson Realize
o Reading: Lucy Calkins “Units of Study” Reading Workshop
o Science: Cereal City Science
 Student Assistant, Otsego Public Schools, Dix Street Elementary (September 2019 - December
2019)
o 5th- grade classroom
o Developed classroom management skills
o Participated in weekly PD, PLC, literacy meetings
o Taught MindUP curriculum (SEL)
 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

 Pear Deck for Google Slide Training (2019)

o How to use Pear Deck and Google Slides to create an engaging presentation.
 GVSU Technology Showcase (2019)
o Exposed to different technology that can be used to help teach students 21-century skills.
 SmartBoard Training (2019)
o How to create smartboard presentations, and operated the technology
 Calvin Terrell – Education to Heal Humanity (2019)
o How to become a more racially inclusive classroom and communicate more effectively about
racial issues.
 The Trauma-Informed Teacher (2019)
o How to create a classroom environment for students with trauma. Concentrated on how to
recognize trauma, how to communicate with students, and how to design the physical
environment.
 Marzano Standards-Based Grading (2019)
o Introduction on how to write and use standards-based grading rubrics.
 Introduction to Project-Based Learning (2020)
o Introduction to how to develop Project Based Lesson Plans for all levels of learning
 Stewards of Children (2020)
o How to recognize signs of sexual abuse and the steps required for reporting abuse
 Diabetes Education (2020)
o Introduction to differences between type 1 and 2, how to identify symptoms of low and high
blood sugar and how to administer a Glucagon.

VOLUNTEER WORK:

 Classroom Volunteer (2017)

Washington Street Elementary, Otsego, MI
Kindergarten
− Lead small group literacy lessons to help students with learning sight words
− Lead small group math lessons to help students learn about number order
− Worked one on one with striving readers to help develop reading skills
− Tested students on required basic skill in both literacy and math
 ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:

 Maude’s Taphouse, Otsego, Michigan

− Server (April 2019 – Present)
− Familiarize guests with the menu and daily specials, bartending, recording food orders, running
multi-course meals and providing an exceptional customer experience.
 Salvinos Ristorante, Otsego, Michigan
− Server (March 2018 – April 2019)
− Familiarize guests with the menu and daily specials, recording food orders, running multi-course
meals and providing an exceptional customer experience.

 Biggby Coffee, Otsego, Michigan

− Shift Leader (October 2017 – March 2018)
− Worked alongside regular staff as well as trained new employees on crafting specialty beverages,
money handling, and customer service.

 Aramark, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

− Starbucks Barista (January 2016 – May 2017)
− Accurately and efficiently recorded and crafted customer orders in a fast-paced environment

 The University of Alabama Student Recruitment Team, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

− Student and athlete recruiter (March 2016 – May 2017)
− Represented the university and athletics program while hosting prospective students and student
athletes on campus tours and during home football games.

REFERENCES:

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