Valerie Keenan

(219) 299-7347| keenanva@msu.edu | valkeenan.weebly.com

CERTIFICATIONS
Michigan Elementary Standard Certificate Anticipated April 2021
K-5 All Subjects (K-8 All Subjects Self-Contained)
K-8 Language Arts
K-8 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Adult and Child First Aid & CPR

EDUCATION
Teacher Certificate Anticipated April 2021
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
• Completed 12 graduate credits

Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education May 2020

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
• Teaching Major: Language Arts
• Teaching Minor: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Fourth Grade Year-Long Internship August 2020-April 2021
C.A. Frost Environmental Science Academy | Grand Rapids Public Schools | Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Planned and taught whole classroom lessons in both virtual and in-person settings
• Implemented daily classroom management techniques and lessons
• Participated in IEP meetings, Child Study meetings, Parent-Teacher Conferences, District Listening Sessions,
Professional Learning Community meetings, grade level meetings, and staff meetings
• Planned and taught whole class instruction in mathematics, English Language Arts, social studies, and
science for diverse learners
• Established relationships with staff, students, and families through consistent interaction

First Grade Field Placement September 2019- March 2020

Riddle Elementary School | Lansing Public School District | Lansing, Michigan
• Built relationships with staff and students through consistent positive interaction
• Implemented daily classroom management techniques
• Assessed students to construct differentiated whole group and small group lessons in English Language
Arts, social studies, and science

Fifth and Sixth Grade Split Field Placement January 2020-March 2020
Gardner Elementary School | Lansing Public School District | Lansing, Michigan
• Worked in both one-on-one and small group setting with emergent bilingual learners in mathematics and
English Language Arts
• Implemented linguistically and culturally sustaining lessons through the use of translanguaging

Third Grade Field Placement January 2019- May 2019

Riddle Elementary School | Lansing Public School District | Lansing, Michigan
• Tutored a third grade student in reading and writing through pre and post formal assessments
• Analyzed students’ strengths and areas of growth to create mini lessons in reading and writing
First Grade Field Placement January 2017-May 2017
North Elementary School | Lansing Public School District | Lansing, Michigan
• Worked one-on-one and in small groups with students in mathematics and English Language Arts

Early Childhood Education Vocational Program August 2015-June 2016

South Haven Elementary School | Portage Township School District | Valparaiso, Indiana
• Attended vocational school at Porter County Career and Technical Center
• Created and led whole classroom instruction in mathematics and English Language Arts

OTHER EXPERIENCES
Lion’s Club- General Member August 2017-May 2020
Michigan State University
• Attended bi-weekly meetings and participated in volunteer work in Lansing area

Aspiring Educators of Michigan State- E-board Position January 2017-May 2020

Michigan State University
• Held Social Media Chair Position and attended bi-weekly meetings, professional development, community
service, and networking events

Kappa Delta Pi-General Member August 2018-May 2020

Michigan State University
• Attended monthly meetings, professional development, community service, and networking events

Learning Culture and Technology Study Abroad May 2018- June 2018
The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and France
• Networked with college students and developed global competence by visiting schools and interacting with
staff and students

YMCA Child Watch June 2016-August 2019

Valparaiso, Indiana

HONORS AND AWARDS

Presidential Study Abroad Scholarship, National Grant, Dean’s List at Michigan State University

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Pearson Ready GEN Training, Imagine Math Training, Words Their Way, Leading Educators
Training , Outreach to Teach, Active Shooter Training, Leadership Training, Trauma Training,
Teachers and the Law

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Proficient in Zoom, Seesaw, Class Dojo, Kahoot, PearDeck, Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets,
Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel for Mac and PC, Document Camera, Digital Projector
(ELMO), SMART Boards, and Interactive Whiteboard