Natalie Weston
(248) 804-6731
[email protected]
msnatalieweston.weebly.com
“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” -
Aristotle
Natalie Weston
(248) 804-6731 |
[email protected] | msnatalieweston.weebly.com
Objective
To obtain a position as an elementary or middle school teacher.
Education
Internship May, 2020
Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI
Fifth-year Teacher Certification Program
Completed 12 graduate level credits
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education May, 2019
Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI
Teaching Major: Language Arts
Cumulative Overall GPA: 3.82, graduated with Honors
Certifications
Michigan Elementary Standard Certificate May, 2020
K-5 All Subjects (K-8 All Subjects Self Contained)
K-8 Language Arts Endorsement
Teaching Experience
Teacher Intern August, 2019 – April, 2020
MacArthur K-8 University Academy | Southfield, MI
Collaborated with mentor teacher to create quality lesson plans in all subject areas.
Analyzed student assessment to understand students’ learning needs.
Engaged learners through a variety of participation structures.
Facilitated classroom discussions by encouraging students to use critical thinking skills.
Utilized a range of classroom management techniques to manage student behavior.
Differentiated lessons according to students’ interests, strengths, and needs.
Established positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Integrated technology into curriculum to enhance instruction.
Substitute Teacher, Southfield Public School District 2020
Senior Field Placement October, 2018 – April, 2019
Averill New Tech Elementary | Lansing, MI
Planned and taught hands-on, whole class lesson plans in all subject areas.
Directed small group discussions and activities.
Junior Field Placement January, 2018 – May, 2018
Marble Elementary | East Lansing, MI
Worked one-on-one with a first grade student and used pre-, post-, and formative literacy assessments to analyze
student’s strengths and areas of need.
Observed individual student in classroom setting to analyze student behavior and preferred learning styles.
Teaching Related Experience
Childcare Provider, Multiple Families 2015 – Present
Cared for children ages 4-12.
Managed family schedules and arranged various trips to the library, zoo, and museums.
Assisted children with schoolwork.
Focused on reading skills daily.
Private Tutor September, 2017 – August, 2019
Tutored a 6 year old child during the 2017-2018 school year and an 8 year old child during the summer months
of 2018 and 2019.
Worked one-on-one with both students to practice various literacy skills.
Classroom Volunteer January, 2015 – May, 2015
Dublin Elementary | Walled Lake, MI
Volunteered in a first grade classroom assisting the teacher with classroom activities.
Gained experience working one-on-one with children.
Read aloud books to students and answered student questions.
Other Work Experience
Student Office Assistant September, 2017 – May, 2019
College of Education Dean’s Office, Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI
Shift Leader May, 2013 – August, 2019
Creamy Freeze | Commerce Township, MI
Professional Development
MSU College of Education Special Education Seminar January, 2020
Instructional Reading Intervention Program Training January, 2020
Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System Training November, 2019
MAP Assessment Data Analysis October, 2019
Teachers and the Law Seminar September, 2019
Member of Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education April, 2017 – April, 2019
Technology Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Document Camera, Digital Projector (ELMO), SMART board
Honors and Awards
Michigan State University Dean’s List Spring Semester 2016 & 2017 – Spring Semester 2019
Interests
Reading, Traveling, Art, Cooking, Tennis
References
Melissa Brown Cheryl Hatton
Mentor Teacher Field Instructor
(248) 886-0161 (313) 320-1533
[email protected] [email protected] Angela Taylor-Gloster Monica Brown
Assistant Principal Second Grade Teacher
(313) 622-8299 (248) 408-1744
[email protected] [email protected] Danielle Solak Leslie Chase
First Grade Teacher Parent
(517) 420-1997 (248) 310-5589
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