M ARY KATHLEEN V INCENT

38022 Turnberry Ct . Farmington Hills, Michigan 48331

Phone : (248) 444-1807. vince130@msu.edu

OBJECTIVE:
TO OBTAIN A SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHING POSITION THROUGH WHICH I CAN CREATE A MEANINGFUL
COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS AND FOSTER PERSONAL GROWTH FOR EACH STUDENT.
C ERTIFICATION:
April 2016

EDUCATION:
August 2015-A pril 2016

May 2015

Teaching Experience:
January-April 2016

Michigan Provisional Elementary Teaching Certificate

Michigan Provisional K-12 Learning Disabilities Certificate
Michigan Provisional Language Arts Certificat e
Adult/Child CPR and First Aid Certification

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

College of Education
Fifth-Y ear Teacher Intern Program
12 Graduate Credits
Cumulative GPA: 3.80
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
College of Education
Bachelor of A rts, Major: Language Arts
Conc entration: Special Education
Cumulative GPA: 3.6

Intern Teacher, Randolph Element ary, Livonia District, Livonia, MI

Kindergarten
Defined classroom ex pectations and implemented effective
classroom management strategies
Accepted responsibility for all planning, assessing, and instructing
Implemented Leader in Me and the 7 Habits of Happy Kids to foster
leadership skills
Designed lessons aligned with the Common Core State Standards
Collaborated with my supervisor to int egrate evidence-based
practices using graphic organizers, inquiry-based lessons, and
discriminative analysis
Organized multimodal activities to address a variety of learning
styles
Fostered independence through peer teaching, literacy circles, and
partner reading
Integrated interactive exercises to promote optimal learning
Executed formative and summative assessments to determine
student growt h and understanding
Independently developed and supervised recess clubs
Utilized response to intervention (RTI), to assist struggling students
in writing, sight words, and basic math skills
Established a trustworthy environment and positive relations hips with
students and staff
Maintained parent communication via personal contact and e-mail
Utilized technology as an instructional tool to increase student
engagement and individualiz e instruction
Promoted a growth mind set by encouraging students to be in charge
of their own learning

M ARY KATHLEEN V INCENT

38022 Turnberry Ct . Farmington Hills, Michigan 48331
Phone : (248) 444-1807. vince130@msu.edu

August-December 2015

Intern Teacher, Johnson Elementary, Livonia District, Westland, MI

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5 6 Grade Center Resource Room
Designed and Implemented instruction to students with cognitive
impairments, otherwise health impairments, emotional impairments,
learning disabilities, autism, speech and language impairments , and
traumatic brain injuries
Provided students with various manipulatives based on individual
disabilities and needs
Designed differentiated lessons that allowed each student to be
successful
Developed social stories to increase positive behavioral support and
emotional control
Utilized low tech tools to maximize students learning potenti al
Implemented timers, a classroom store, as well as individual and
group reward systems, to increase student motivation
Developed Behavior Intervention Plans for students with emotional
and cognitive impairments to improve behavior and track academic
and behavior progress
Assisted in integrating students into the general education setting to
obtain appropriat e social skills
Collaborated with parents and teachers to formulat e appropriate
goals and objectives bas ed on assessments and data collected
Created and implemented manipulatives for visually impaired
students
Monitored supplementary aides and services as required in students
IEPs to ensure all students were receiving appropriat e support
Collaborated with other professionals to discuss development ally
appropriate practices
Assisted in monitoring students health care plans and attended to
medical needs
Reinforced positive behavior supports using cool down strategies,
think sheets, and positive reinforcement
Participated in monthly meetings with the Livonia Board of Special
Education t o analyze data, address issues within the classroom, and
to ensure all students IEP standards were being met

Summer 2015

Michigan State University Urban Immersion Fellowship, Detroit, MI

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Summer School Teacher Kindergarten-5 Grade
Implemented a science curriculum cent ered on the schools urban
garden
Made connections between classroom instruction and the real world
through weekly field trips
Immersed myself in the culture of Detroit through community service
projects

August 2014-A pril 2015

MSU Senior Assi stant, St. Thomas Aquinas, East Lansing, MI

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2 Grade
Designed cross-curriculum warm -up activities to enhance
connections between school subjects
Facilitated after-school tutoring groups

M ARY KATHLEEN V INCENT

38022 Turnberry Ct . Farmington Hills, Michigan 48331
Phone : (248) 444-1807. vince130@msu.edu

January-April 2014

R ELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
May- August 2016

MSU Junior Assi stant, Okemos High School, Okemos, MI

Self-Contained Special Education Classroom
Utilized universal design for learning t o create equal opportunities for
all students
Provided job coaching to students using task analysis
Facilitated kinesthetic learning styles to develop fine motor skills
Modified instruction from the general education curriculum to fit the
needs of students with multiple impairments

Assi stant Director, Cheley Colorado Camp, Estes Park, CO

Create a safe, close-knit community through leadership, planning,
and preparation
Coordinate schedules and set clear expectations for campers and
staff
Create weekly reports to send home to parents

July 2013- May 2015

Volunteer, Eles Place, Lansing, Michigan

Greeted and prepared meals for grieving families who were
attending counseling

July 2012-January 2015

Swim Coach, Goldfish Swim School, Okemos, Michigan

Taught swimming techniques and ensured the safety of all swimmers
Managed members hip finances, supervised the facility and
monitored member satisfaction

Summer 2014

Dolphin Therapy Intern, Water Planet USA, Panama City, Florida

Provided assistance to children with disabilities during
therapeutic interactions with wild dolphins
Provided art, music, and yoga therapy

February - May 2014

Literacy Tutor, Read To Succeed, Lansing, Michigan

Implemented reading and comprehension strategies to assist
struggling readers.

Summer 2013

Camp Counselor, Spring Hill Camps, E vart, Michigan

Counseled girls ages 9 to13 during overnight camp
Enforced safety regulations and emergency procedures
Instructed high adventure and outdoors activities

TECHNOLOGY:

PROFICIENT IN M ICROSOFT OFFICE, POWER POINT, EXCEL, G OOGLE D RIV E,

BOARDMAKER, WEEBLY , READING A -Z, I- PADS, ELMO

MEMBERSHIP & ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

2016
Abuse Prevention Systems Child Sexual Abuse A wareness Training
2013- 2015
Student Council for Exceptional Children, Michigan State University
2012- 2015
Michigan State University Deans List
2011- 2013
Teachers Education Multiculturalism, Michigan State University
2011-2013
Ski Club, Michigan State University

M ARY KATHLEEN V INCENT

38022 Turnberry Ct . Farmington Hills, Michigan 48331
Phone : (248) 444-1807. vince130@msu.edu

References:
Beth Yuhasz
Randolph Elementary School
Kindergarten Teacher
14470 Norman St, Livonia, MI 48154
byuhasz@livoniapublicschools.org
734. 718. 3830
Amy Dimmer
Johnson Upper Element ary
Self Contained Resource Room Team Leader
8400 North Hix Rd, Westland, MI 48185
dimmer@livoniapublicschools.org
734. 812. 4747
Susan Done son
Michigan State University, School of Education
Field Instructor
donesons@msu.edu
517. 402. 0509