Anna Domka

(810) 360-3617 | agdomka@gmail.com | annadomka.weebly.com

Objective

To obtain a teaching position where I can use my positive outlook and evidence-based
instructional tools to motivate students to achieve their educational and functional goals.

Certifications

Michigan Standard Certificate Anticipated June 2022

K-5 All Subjects
K-8 Language Arts
K-12 Learning Disabilities
Adult and Child First Aid & CPR March 2022

Education

Teacher Certification May 2022

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
 Completed 12 graduate-level credits
 Cumulative GPA: 4.0

Bachelor of Arts, Special Education-Learning Disabilities May 2021

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
 Teaching Major: Language Arts
 Cumulative GPA: 3.96
 Honors College and Dean’s List (all eligible semesters)

Teaching Experience

Teaching Intern, K-3rd grade Resource Room January 2022-April 2022

Three Fires Elementary, Howell, Michigan
 Provided differentiated classroom assistance in the general education setting
 Attended student IEP meetings and assisted with editing of the final IEPs
 Improved knowledge of student behavioral support through mentor-contributed feedback
and use of START scripts/protocols
 Gained experience using evidence-based practices such as Orton Gillingham in the
small group setting
 Designed and implemented learning opportunities to support students’ progress toward
academic and functional goals
 Participated in all staff development opportunities

Teaching Intern, 2nd grade August 2021- December 2021

Three Fires Elementary, Howell, Michigan
 Responsible for planning and teaching daily lessons for 28 students in all subject areas
 Adapted lessons to synchronously fit the needs of students learning in-person and online
 Strengthened classroom management skills through mentor-contributed feedback
 Administered norm-referenced assessments such as the KTEA-Brief and curriculum-
based measures such as AIMSWEB MAZE passages
 Utilized Seesaw to communicate with parents
 Participated in all staff development opportunities
Field Placement, 4th grade October 2020-April 2021
Dwight Rich School of the Arts, Lansing, Michigan
 Partnered with a mentor teacher in a virtual teaching format using online learning
platforms
 Established relationships with students through consistent positive interactions
 Planned and taught lessons in mathematics, literacy, social studies, and science and
observed daily classroom management techniques and activities
 Adapted classroom and lessons for diverse learners

Teaching Assistant August 2020-May

2021
Gifted and Talented Education, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
 Worked with middle and high school students in an accelerated language arts curriculum
 Participated in small-group instruction during online course sessions and contributed
asynchronous online feedback on student writing
 Facilitated weekly discussion forums to promote critical thinking
 Coordinated weekly office hours to provide additional help

Field Placement September 2019-December 2019

Post Oak Elementary, Lansing, Michigan
 Tutored a student in a first-grade classroom using pre, post, and formative assessments
 Determined student's strengths and areas of need

Field Placement September 2019-December 2019

Riddle Elementary, Lansing, Michigan
 Worked with a mentor teacher in a lower elementary self-contained ASD classroom
 Reflected on observed daily classroom management techniques and activities

Other Experience

Attended School Improvement Team meetings January 2022-April 2022

Childcare Attendant May 2021-Present

Tot Spot, Brighton, Michigan
 Provided childcare and planned learning opportunities for children ages 0-6

Undergraduate Research Assistantship September 2019-March 2020

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
 Collected, organized, and analyzed data using Excel and created research materials

Participant May 2019-June 2019

MSU Learning Culture & Technology Study Abroad, Europe, East Lansing, MI
 Increased personal global competency through classroom observations, interactions,
and weekly reflections on teaching practice
 Collaborated with colleagues from European teaching universities

Michigan State University Best Buddies, President August 2018-May 2021

Michigan State University Special Olympics August 2017-May 2021

Skills

Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel PowerPoint Seesaw

Document Camera Digital Presenter (ELMO) Zoom Google Drive