248-736-0788

1533 Biggers Rochester Hills, MI

Kristin.herderich@gmail.com
www.kristinherderich.weebly.com

Kristin Herderich
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Upper Elementary or Middle School Teacher, dedicated to age-appropriate instruction, utilizing multiple
instructional strategies and focusing on the education of the whole child.

Education
Oakland University | Teaching Certificate

August 2012 May 2014

Endorsed in Language Arts & Mathematics, 6-8

Albion College | Bachelor of Arts

August 2005 May 2009

History & Communication Studies

Experience
4th Grade Teacher | August 2014 June 2015
Perry East Elementary School, Perry, MI

Assessed students using DRA three times a year

Taught math using a Math Workshop type format
Guided Reading
Taught an after school program for 3rd grade mathematics called Rev Up.
Sat on the School Improvement Committee
Part of the March is Reading Month Committee
Administered the M-Step
Taught reading and phonics using the Rewards Program
Differentiated instruction for students of different levels

Student Teaching | January 2014 May 2014

Musson Elementary School, Rochester Hills, MI

Responsible for teaching Math, Science, Reading, Vocabulary & Spelling

Ran parent-teacher conferences
Observed via STAGES
Implemented and carried out Visual Thinking Strategies
Inputted grades and report cards via Pearson
Fountas and Pinnell Assessments
Created and graded a Weebly Website project for science
Created and graded a Book Report Project for Reading
Attended PD Days and Staff Meetings
Created and Implemented a Fraction and Ratios Unit for Math

Field Placements | Sept. 2012 December 2013

Musson Elementary School 5th Grade

Seneca Middle School 7th & 8th Grade ELA
Oxford Middle School 6th Grade ELA

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Roeper Summer Day Camp | June 2008 August 2014

Lower Camp Group Counselor

Supervised a group of 20+ pre-k children,

Accommodated concerns of parents and staff,
Created and ran activities with children during down time

Upper Camp Group Counselor

Supervised a group of 30+ upper elementary students

Assisted various activity counselors with activities while being responsible for campers
Dealt with parent concerns
Created and ran activities with campers during down time

Lower Camp Music & Drama Counselor

Responsible for creating music and theatre activities for groups of 20+ preK and K children.
Helped children perform small shows
Taught camp songs

Science Counselor

Taught and helped children, ages 3 6 years, with science experiments and life science concepts

Lower Camp Aftercare Director

Responsible for aftercare activities for children

Accurately billing parents for aftercare
Scheduling counselors to assist in aftercare and recording payroll

Sunday School Director | June 2010 June 2012

St. Stephens Episcopal Church, Troy, MI

Pre K 12th Grades

Recruited teachers, organized registration and assisted in the organization of youth activities
Assisted as a co-teacher on work trips for the High School youth group

Sunday School Teacher | June 2009 June 2012

St. Stephens Episcopal Church, Troy, MI

1st 3rd Grade classroom

Organized lesson plans and implemented them every Sunday with other teachers.

Extra-Curricular Activities
Avon Players Community Theatre, Rochester, MI

Volunteering to work backstage as a stage hand during shows, moving sets and helping with
costume changes
Painting and building sets during set build
Acting on stage as an extra when needed

Bound Together Pontiac, Pontiac, MI

www.boundtogetherpontiac.org -- Bound Together is a non-profit after school tutoring and enrichment
program designed to target at risk children including economically disadvantaged students in grades
one through six.

Tutored once a week for a 5th grade student in math, reading, and writing.

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Kristin.herderich@gmail.com
www.kristinherderich.weebly.com

Project Wild Certified

www.projetwild.org Project WILD links students and wildlife through its mission to provide wildlife-based
conservation and environmental education that fosters responsible actions toward wildlife and related
natural resources.

Rochester College Community Band, Rochester, MI

Play the flute for a community band held at Rochester College

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www.kristinherderich.weebly.com

References
Jamie Wagner
Principal at Perry East Elementary School
E-mail: wagnerj@perry.k12.mi.us
Phone: (517) 625-1201
Paula Romano
Roeper Summer Day Camp
E-mail: paula.romano@roeper.org
Phone: (248) 203-7370
Brian Peterson
Cooperating Teacher at Musson Elementary
E-mail: bpeterson@rochester.k12.mi.us
Phone: (248) 904-5026
Dr. Cindy Judson
Oakland University Supervisor
E-mail: cindyjudson@juno.com
Phone: (248) 414-9460
Pastor Manisha Dostert
St. Stephens Episcopal Church
E-mail: mdostert@comcast.net
Phone: (248) 338-3505
Jane Porter
Bound Together
E-mail: director@boundtogetherpontiac.org
Phone: (248) 334-3827
Victoria Righter
Principal at Musson Elementary
E-mail: vrighter@rochester.k12.mi.us
Phone: (248) 726-4201
Marie Denno
4th grade Teacher at Musson Elementary
E-mail: mdenno@rochester.k12.mi.us
Angela Suwalkowski
5th grade Teacher at Musson Elementary
E-mail: asuwalkowski@rochester.k12.mi.us
Scott & Kate McDermott
Nanny & Family Friend
E-mail: mkmcderm@gmail.com
Phone: (248) 321-6663