KRISTI METZ

Please use the Contact tab on the website to reach me. OBJECTIVE To obtain a position at the Middle or Secondary level teaching English Language Arts or Theatre. EDUCATION AND ACHIEVEMENTS - Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | College of Education Michigan Secondary Education Certification- Candidate(to be conferred) - Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | College of Arts and Letters, Department of Theatre Bachelor of Arts in English, Minor in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Minor in Theatre Graduated with Honors, Cumulative GPA: 3.8 Michigan State University Study Abroad, Literature in London, Summer 2009 Michigan State University Deans List, 2008-2011 - Henry Ford II High School | Sterling Heights, MI High School Diploma, 2007 Graduated with Honors Henry Ford II High School International Thespian Society, President/Secretary, 20062007/2005-2006 Henry Ford II High School National Honors Society, Member, 2006-2007 TEACHING EXPERIENCE Teaching Intern , Stevenson High School, Sterling Heights, MI Class Taught: American Literature - Designed unit plans surrounding anchor texts in American Literature in compliance with district-given curriculum (The Crucible, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Of Mice and Men) and implemented those plans in a dialogic classroom environment to reach a wide variety of student learners - Created lessons based on the Common Core Standards to foster student learning and achievement in the areas of Reading, Writing, Grammar, and Vocabulary - Set high expectations for student success while maintaining a rigorous curriculum - Established a safe, positive learning environment to engage and encourage students as individual learners using classroom management strategies from Love and Logic (and other sources- include here) - Incorporated many forms of technology in student learning, including the use of computers for writing assignments, electronic presentations using Powerpoint and Prezi, interactive websites (Turnitin.com, Poll Everywhere, Wordle, Quizlet, Spelling City), Twitter, online news sources, videos, audio books, and a class website (http://kmetzclassroom.weebly.com) - Built relationships with individual students through one-on-one conferences, student surveys, and involvement in school activities - Offered thirty minute, one-on-one tutoring after school for students in need of extra assistance in vocabulary and writing - Created and implemented a SMART Goal in compliance with the school districts Teacher Evaluation program; first student teacher to participate in this process, per school principals request - Attended department meetings, staff meetings, professional development seminars, and other staff activities 8/20/2012 4/26/2013

- Became an active participant in the school community by attending school events and volunteering with the Friends of Rachel club - Worked with parents and guardians to ensure student success in the form of phone calls, emails, and conferences Pre-Internship Field Experience 1/1/2010 12/1/2011

All pre-internship field experience was completed as a part of my teacher education coursework at Michigan State University. - East Lansing High School, East Lansing, MI; English Language Learner Program o o o Observed lessons and accommodated teaching strategies in levels one and two of the schools ELL program once a week, for one semester Tutored ELL students in reading and writing comprehension Developed and taught several English vocabulary lessons

- Pattengill Middle School, Lansing, MI; Sixth and Seventh Grade English Language Arts o o o Observed lessons and classroom management strategies twice a week, for two semesters Planned, taught, and received critical feedback on lessons in grammar and literature Led literature circles and administered assessments under the supervision of the cooperating teacher Observed lessons in a diverse classroom (including English Language Learners) Worked in small groups with English Language Learners to build reading skills through basic reading drills and guided reading comprehension tasks Practiced behavior management strategies in literature circles and small-group tutoring

- Gardner Middle School, Lansing MI; Sixth Grade English Language Arts o o o

CERTIFICATIONS AND SKILLS - Employed with PESG since August 2012 - CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification (Adult, Child, and Infant) - Highly qualified: English - Proficient in the following programs: Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher; Adobe Photoshop; iMovie, iDVD, iPhoto, Pages; Turnitin.com; Prezi; Wordle; Poll Everywhere; Twitter; Internet Explorer; Mozilla Firefox