AMBER SOUKUP

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Personal Objectives
Compassionate and hard-working educator seeking to obtain a position as a Special
Education teacher for students with cognitive impairments and be involved in co curricular
activities.

Professional Profile
Enthusiastic and dedicated in believing each student can be a successful lifelong learner,
when provided with opportunities in an environment which promotes learning and growth.

Educational Background
Siena Heights University, Adrian, Mi May 2023
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Major: Elementary Education (K-5)
Special Education CI (K-12)
GPA: 3.55

Certification
Michigan Certification in Elementary Education (K-5)
-Endorsement in Special Education CI (K-12) May 2023

American Red Cross Dec. 2022

-CPR- Adult, Child, and Infant
-Basic First Aid
-AED (Automatic External Defibrillator)

Lenawee Intermediate School District, Tecumseh, Mi December 2022-March 2023

Student Teaching, MOCI Program (6-10 years old)
Carries out all responsibilities with teaching in a MOCI classroom with daily routines and
academics using a co-teaching model.
• Collected data towards student IEPs and progress reports.
• Implemented individualized and small group instruction for students.
• Planned highly engaging lessons for students using multiple learning styles.
• Assisted in writing annual IEPs for students.
• Participated in IEP meetings.
• Participated in parent-teacher conferences.
 • Proficient in using Google applications and implemented them in daily instruction.
• Attended and participated in Professional Development on Emergency Seclusion and
Restraint.
• Assisted in writing monthly progress reports to track student IEP goal progress.
• Assisted students with daily personal needs.
• Collaborated with other staff members to help assist with behavior needs in the
classroom.

Adrian Public Schools, Adrian, Mi August 2022-November 2022

Student Teaching, 2 Grade
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Carried out all responsibilities with teaching in the classroom for Math, Science, and Social
Studies in a Co-teaching model.
• Planned highly engaging lessons for students using multiple learning styles.
• Attended and participated in IEP meetings.
• Participated in parent teacher conferences.
• Attended multiple professional developments for ISS Math.
• Assisted in data tracking for behavior for FBA/BIPs and IEPs.
• Collaborated and communicated with families to help support student needs.
• Differentiated and small group instruction for students needs.
• Implemented and adapted ISS Math curriculum, and district wide Science and Social
Studies curriculum.
• Implemented Google Classroom and other Google applications into daily lessons.

Professional Experience
Oxford Community Schools- Oxford Early Learning Center, Oxford, Mi
Summer Camp Teacher (2nd Grade) May 2021-Present
Carried out all responsibilities for planning day to day activities that students would
participate in.

Professional Preparation
Practicum Hours- 100
Adrian Public Schools, Adrian, Mi September 2021-December 2021
Carried out planning lessons for students, grading papers, and assisted in teaching

Achievements
WHAC Champions of Character (Lacrosse) May 2022
WHAC All-Academic Team (Lacrosse) May 2021, 2022
IWLCA Academic Honor Roll May 2021, 2022
Dean’s List 2019, 2020, 2021,2022
Distinguished Freshman in Education May 2019

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References
Sally Rae Ed.S. Carrie Mitchell Ed.D
Associate Professor Teacher Education Associate Professor and Coordinator of Special Education
Siena Heights University Siena Heights University
1247 E. Siena Heights Drive 1247 E. Siena Heights Drive
Adrian, Mi 49221 Adrian, Mi 49221
517.264.7822 office 517.264.7899 office
517.263.2437 home

Aja Andre Laura Powelke

2nd Grade Teacher MOCI Program Teacher
Alexander Elementary School Lenawee Intermediate School District
520 Cherry Street 2946 Sutton Rd
Adrian, Mi 49221 Adrian, Mi 49221
517.263.9533 office 517.263.8931 office