Kenda Stutzky

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Education
Saginaw Valley State University Saginaw, MI 2016-2020
Master of Arts in Instructional Technology

Wayne State University Detroit, MI 2009-2012

Bachelor of Science Secondary Education
Major: Biology and History
Content area tests passed: MTTC Biology, MTTC History

Work Experience
Lawton Community Schools Lawton, MI September 2016 - Present
High School Biology Teacher, Department Head, Mentor, Club Advisor
- Designed and developed lessons that adhere to state and national standards while
meeting learning needs of students including IEP and 504
- Assessed students on learning and provide multiple methods for students to
demonstrate proficiency
- Implemented standards referenced grading in science classes
- Developed online lessons that are scaffolded for students to progress towards learning
targets using Google Classroom LMS
- Designed online/hybrid lessons allowing face-to-face interaction with homebound
students to continue learning when out of the classroom due to COVID-19
- Implemented various technology including smart boards, document cameras, probes
and necessary software, and external writing pads
- Used various technology in lessons including G suite products, Microsoft Office, and
other web based applications
- Maintained students records using Powerschool and Synergy
- Learned software for yearbook, Behringer X32 sound system, and light board to aide
other groups
- Utilized audio and visual software for school productions of plays and events
- Collaborated with other science teachers to assess student learning and ways to
improve
- Shared technology and resources with coworkers to improve technology use in
classroom
- Presented session to teachers on using Illuminate and Google Forms for assessment
- Troubleshoot technology problems with coworkers
- Project management as advisor to Green Club, Class Advisor, and Drama Club which
included assessing needs, managing finances, and communicating with stakeholders
- Researched new technology and instructional methods to improve instruction
 - Collaborated with co-teachers to assess student needs and deliver appropriate
instruction
- Strong communication with parents, students, and staff to relay information on student
progress and needs
- Awarded a grant for Green Club to purchase necessary tools to re-establish the native
garden and restore the beautification project after conducting a needs analysis
- Awarded a grant to purchase new microphones and receivers for the Drama Club after a
majority of the older equipment continued to fail

Summit Management Landmark Academy Kimball, Michigan 2014-2015

High School Social Studies Teacher
- Develop and design social studies instruction adhering to the Michigan standards
- Maintained student records using Skyward

Professional Trainings
2022 Forensic Science Curriculum Training
- Learned how to conduct labs and plan curriculum for forensic science courses
2022 Summer Science Item Cluster Writing
- Design and develop item clusters in science topics for the MDE to use on M-Step testing
implementing the 3-Dimensions of science and meeting equity standards
2021 Modeling in Biology II
2019 Modeling in Biology I