Lisa Lulgjuraj

3805 Clyde Road Holly, Michigan 48442 Phone: (248)-807-9024 | E-Mail: lmlulgju@oakland.edu

Objective
To obtain a position as an elementary school teacher, offering high dedication to student development.

Education
Oakland University, Rochester Michigan Bachelor of Science with a major in Elementary Education Endorsements: Language Arts and Mathematics Elementary Education GPA 3.6 | Oakland University Honors Standing Milford High School High School Diploma August 2008-December 2013

September 2004-June 2008

Experience
Huron Valley Schools | Guest Teacher December 2013 Present Perform the duties of a teacher by managing classroom and providing instruction according to plans prepared by the absent classroom teacher. I assisted the teacher with the daily routines such as the following: keeping attendance records, reinforcing positive behavior, monitoring students, releasing students to specials and lunch and picking up afterwards, etc. Works with students to reinforce learning objectives assigned by teacher. January 2007 September 2013

Childcare | Nanny/Tutor

Over five years of experience with caring for children from newborn to thirteen years old. Duties included changing diapers, feeding, playing, getting children ready for school in the morning, taking children to after school activities, helping with informal and formal homework, getting children ready for bed, and much more after school activities. September 2009-January 2011

North Oakland Family YMCA | Assistant Preschool Teacher

Duties include assisting teacher with children between the ages of six weeks and twelve years old, helping with crafts, games, and preschool swimming. I also helped change diapers, read stories, and run activities. June 2010-September 2010

YMCA Camp Nissokone | Senior Counselor

Duties include helping children interact with others, arts and crafts, belaying, assisting with swim activities, and much more. Promoted top counselor of the summer.

Field Placements
Kurtz Elementary | Huron Valley Schools September 2013-December 2013 Dena Spurlock 5th grade (Student Teaching Placement) I studied classroom management, created successful lesson plans before implementing the lesson in a classroom, and used a variety of different teaching methods. I was able to participate in Student-Teacher Conferences and state any concerns regarding their child. During this semester, I adapted to a team teaching classroom and was responsible for the instruction of sixty students. With this many students, I learned many strategies on differentiating lessons. Hart Middle School | Rochester Community Schools January 2013- June 2013 Katie Allen 8th grade Language Arts & Advanced I applied many of the Language Arts courses in this field. During this time, I was able to see how a research paper is assessed, how 8th grade book assignments are completed and graded, and lastly, how grammar is taught. I strengthened my knowledge of using technology in the classroom and how to implement it into the lessons being taught.

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Van Hoosen Middle School | Rochester Community Schools September 2012-December 2012 Megan Maguire 6th grade Mathematics and Accelerated Mathematics Developed knowledge in a middle school setting. I observed how brilliant lesson plans were executed and how students performed on homework and tests, following those lessons. Afterwards, I was able to coordinate my own lessons in the classroom and motivate students to learn using engaging lessons and manipulatives. Megans class familiarized me in teaching a middle school classroom. Alcott Elementary | Pontiac Schools District January 2012-April 2012 Jean Holmquist Special Needs I aided special needs students from Kindergarten to sixth grade. Managed smalls groups as well as students individually on reading, writing, and math activities. I had the opportunity to work with several disabilities in a classroom and learn diverse learning styles to meet each child's needs. Rogers Elementary | Pontiac Schools District September 2011-December 2011 Cindy Kopytek 4th grade I administered spelling tests and helped students individually with in-class assignments. I was able to experience an urban school classroom and see the similarities between urban and suburban schools. I also helped corrected and evaluated assignments. Hamlin Elementary | Rochester Community Schools December 2010-April 2011 Shelley Blank Kindergarten I was able to build rapport with each of the students. Responsibilities included working with individual students during readers and writers workshop, running small group thematic centers that were prearranged, and occasionally, prep work (cutting, gluing, putting up bulletin board, etc.) s

Skills
Talented in the following: working with multiple children with no difficulties, planning and organizing lessons professionally, motivating students, instructing in a classroom setting, communicating with others, and speaking the Albanian language. Technology skills include: Smartboard, ImageMate, MS Publisher, MS Excel, Inspiration, Adobe Photoshop, MS Outlook, MS Word, Moodle, Webquest, iMovie, and MS Powerpoint.

Volunteer Experience
Special Olympics Polar Plunge Assisted Plungers to their areas and helped sell clothing apparel.

Organizations
Student Michigan Education Association | Oakland University |Member since 2012

Philosophy
I believe children are our future and each child can bring something special and unique to the world with the lessons we give. I believe that each learner needs a caring and motivating classroom in which each child is able to grow academically and socially. As a teacher, I will go above and beyond to make sure each student meets these requirements.

Online Teaching Portfolio

Lisalulgjuraj.weebly.com If youre not prepared to be wrong, youll never come up with anything original. -Sir Ken Robinson

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Professional Education Classes Completed Prior to Student Teaching

Course Title
Social and Philosophical Issues Microcomputers and Technology Teaching Language Arts Instructional Design and Development Teaching of Reading Teaching Science Reading Appraisal Educational Psychology Performing Arts Experiences for Children Managing the Classroom for US Diverse Learners Teaching Mathematics Teaching Social Studies Educating Children in Art Introduction to Students with Special Needs

Course Credit with grade

4 | 3.8 4 | 3.9 4 | 3.8 4 | 3.6 4 | 3.9 4 | 3.6 4 | 4.0 4 | 3.9 4 | 3.8 4 | 4.0 4 | 3.9 4 | 3.9 3 | 3.9 4 | 4.0

Subject Area Concentrations (Major: Language Arts)

Shakespeare (ENG 105) Oakland Community College The Humanity of Language Literature for Children Teaching of Reading Teaching of Language Arts Reading Appraisal Public Speaking (COM 201) Oakland Community College Introduction to Theatre (THA 100) Oakland Community College

Course Credit with grade

3 | Transfer (A-) 4 | 3.6 4 | Transfer (A-) 4 | 3.9 4 | 3.8 4 | 4.0 3 | Transfer (A-) 3 | Transfer (A)

Subject Area Concentration (Minor: Mathematics)

Statistics (STA 225) Oakland Community College Numerical Structures (MTE 210) Oakland Community College Structures of Geometry Elementary School Math and the Computer

Course Credit with grade

4 | Transfer (A-) 4 | Transfer (B) 4 | 3.5 4 | 3.5

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College Algebra/Trigonometry (MTH 141) Oakland Community College

4 | Transfer (A/B)