Taylor Raymond's Teaching Portfolio



Taylor Michelle Raymond

226 Beal St. Apt. 2

East Lansing, MI 48823

(810) 599-5519

raymon66@msu.edu

Objective

▪ To obtain a position as an elementary school teacher who facilitates a learning environment in which all students can be successful both in and outside the classroom.

Certification

Elementary Provisional Teaching Certification, expected July 2010

▪ K-5, All Core Content Areas, Michigan

▪ 6-8, Social Studies, Michigan – Highly qualified in all additional social studies areas

o Pending test scores, May 2010

▪ Infant, Child, and Adult CPR; First Aid, American Heart Association

Education

2009-2010 Michigan State University East Lansing, MI

Teacher Certification Program

12 Teaching and Curriculum Credits

GPA: 4.0

2005-2009 Michigan State University East Lansing, MI

Bachelor of Arts, Education

Major: Elementary Education, Teaching Major: Social Studies

GPA: 3.2

Internship and Field Experience

Leslie Middle School, Leslie, MI Fall 2009-Spring 2010

Michigan State University, Year-Long Internship, 5th grade classroom

▪ Planned and taught lessons in science, mathematics, social studies, and language arts

▪ Assisted in classroom activities

▪ Participated in RTi Intervention Team and professional development

▪ Coordinated classroom field trip and coached middle school cheerleading team

Cumberland Elementary School, Lansing, MI Fall 2008-Spring 2009

Michigan State University, Field Experience, 3rd grade classroom

▪ Taught science, social studies, language arts and math lessons

▪ Observed classroom activities

▪ Actively spoke with cooperating teacher to learn behavior management techniques

St. Therese Private Catholic School, Lansing, MI Fall 2007-Winter 2007

Michigan State University, Field Experience, 3rd and 4th grade classroom

▪ Lead individual lessons for focus student

▪ Compiled extensive research on focus student for the semester, completing a 20 page research paper on the student’s motivation, learning, writing and comprehension skills

Teaching-related Experience

Director & Staff Member, Champion Cheerleading Camp, 7th-12th Grade April 2008-Present

Alma College, Alma, MI

▪ Head supervisor of a team each session

▪ Planned and conducted daily camp activities

▪ Worked with individuals and teams on improving skills

PESG Substitute Teaching March 2009-Present

Ingham County, Livingston County

▪ Implemented teacher’s lesson plans

▪ Supervised students

Head Cheerleading Coach, 7th & 8th Grade October 2009-December 2009

Leslie Middle School, Leslie, MI

▪ Prepared cheer routine and practice schedule

▪ Coordinated both teams game day performances

Head Cheerleading Coach, 7th & 8th Grade November 2006-January 2009

Scranton Middle School, Brighton, MI

▪ Prepared cheer routines and managed 2 teams

▪ Coordinated middle school cheerleading programs in Brighton District

Tutor, K-8th Grade September 2006-December 2006

Lansing Refugee Center, Lansing, MI

▪ Helped minority students and English Language Learners with homework

Teacher’s Aide, Specializing in Autism & Cerebral Palsy, Ages 4-8 September 2004-May 2005

BECC Elementary, Brighton, MI

▪ Supervised daily learning activities and recreation

▪ Responsible for classroom management

Pooh’s Corner Daycare, Ages 4-8 August 2004-June 2005

Brighton High School, Brighton, MI

▪ Lesson and activity planning

▪ Led activities and recreation with daycare students

Other Work Experience

Spartan Hall of Fame Restaurant, East Lansing, MI January 2009-May 2009

Max & Erma’s Restaurant, East Lansing, MI April 2008-August 2008

The Breakfast Club, Brighton, MI August 2001-August 2007

Technology and Other Skills

▪ Familiar with Power School, Study Island, Data Director

▪ Experience with SMART board, Easi-Teach, digital camera

▪ Experience with Wiki, Weebly, Blog and website creation

▪ Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Google Earth

▪ Professional Portfolio Web-site:



Professional Development and Involvement

RTi (Response to Intervention) Training & Implementation 2009-2010

Data Director Training 2010

MAZE Literacy Screener Training 2010

Special Education Mini-Conference 2010

Leslie Middle School Textbook Selection Committee 2010

CPR/ First Aid Certification 2010

Dibbels Reading Fluency Test Training 2009

Michigan State University Educational Technology Conference 2009

Member, Students of Michigan Education Association 2008-2009

Michigan State University Teaching with Technology Conference 2008

Leadership Development Workshop, SMEA 2008

Freshman Mentor, Brighton High School 2004-2005

Volunteer Brighton Youth Football Cheer Coach 2003

Honors and Achievements

Promoted to Camp Director, Champion Cheerleading Camp 2009

President, MSU All-Girl Cheerleading Team 2007-2009

Champion Camp Outstanding Staff Member award 2009

Champion Camp Outstanding Staff Member Award 2008

KVC Honorable Mention MHSAA Cheer 2005

Champion Cheerleading Camp Champ 2004

Scholar Athlete, Brighton High School 2001-2005

Personal Interests

Running, Reading, Golf, Football, Cheerleading, Travel

References

Jean Maiville

5th Grade Teacher, Leslie Middle School

Phone: (517) 285-7161

jmaiville@

Cameron Corts

5th Grade Teacher, Leslie Middle School

Phone: (517) 712-7514

camcorts@

John Denney

Principal, Leslie Middle School

School phone: (517) 589-8218

denneyj@

Shannon Sweeny

PhD Candidate, Michigan State University

Course Instructor, Michigan State University

Phone: (703) 405-1747

shansweeny@

Kim Kaye

Champion Cheerleading Camp Founder

Phone: (810) 632-9717

kim@

John Thompson

Brighton Athletic Director, Brighton Area Schools

Phone: (810) 299-4184

thompsJ@gwise.bas.k12.mi.us

Henry Vecchioni

Scranton Middle School Principal, Scranton Middle School

Phone: (810) 299-3700

vecchiH@gwise.bas.k12.mi.us

Kim Klaus

Brighton Varsity Cheer Coach, Brighton High School

Phone: (810) 220-8169

gkklaus@

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