Joel Cross

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11509 Peake Rd., Portland, MI 48875
(517) 927-3630
E-Mail: raider_tennis@yahoo.com
E-Portfolio: joelcrossportfolio.weebly.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in a K-8 self-contained classroom or a position as a science instructor at the middle school level.
CERTIFICATION
Michigan Elementary Provisional Teaching Certification
May 2013

K-5 All Core Content Areas

K-8 Self Contained
K-8 Integrated Science (DI)

EDUCATION
Michigan State University / East Lansing, Michigan

Masters Level Teacher Certification Program

24 Teaching and Curriculum Credits
Michigan State University / East Lansing, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, with an emphasis in Integrated Science

TEACHING-RELATED WORK EXPERIENCES

Long Term Substitute Teacher, Portland Public Schools, DK and K / Portland, MI

Graduated May 2012

January 2014 June 2014

Planned all daily lessons

Tested and evaluated students for educational and grading purposes
Created classroom management systems that rewarded positive behaviors
Communicated regularly with parents

Assistant Teacher, Portland Public Schools, DK / Portland, MI

September 2012 - April 2013

October 2013 December 2013

Assisted two DK teachers with all classroom functions

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES
Donley Elementary School, 3rd grade / East Lansing, Michigan
September 2012 - April 2013
Awarded Student Teacher of the Year by Michigan Council for Social Studies for creating and teaching a six week unit that
integrated reading, writing, social studies, and a simulation
Completed full year student teaching internship
Co-planned classroom schedules, lessons, and management decisions
Developed and taught differentiated units and lesson plans
Identified RTI students for tier interventions and led discussions on my class assessment results
Designed and taught units using technology such as Weebly, Smart Notebook and Google Earth
Differentiated for students with various needs by using techniques such as teaching small math and reading groups,
modifying curriculum, and providing extension activities for students
Created and taught lessons for a week long field trip as part of the Potter Park Zoo Big Zoo Lesson
Used formative and summative assessments to track student learning and inform instruction
Communicated with parents about student concerns and successes in a variety of ways including a weekly newsletter, leading
parent/teacher conferences, and meeting with parents before the school year started
Implemented a successful classroom management system to encourage positive decision making
Became a resource other teachers would seek out for technology help
Taught Reading Street, Everyday Math, Lucy Calkins, and Battle Creek Science curriculums

PRE-INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Herbison Woods Elementary School, 5th grade / DeWitt, Michigan
September 2010 - May 2011
Assisted collaborating teacher with classroom needs such as setting up lesson activities, grading papers, and organizing
classroom materials
Worked with individual students and groups of students in several subject areas such as literacy, math, science, social studies,
and art
Taught science and social studies lessons and administered corresponding assessments
Was lead teacher in a lesson study and jointly planned and analyzed a classroom lesson on equivalent fractions
COACHING-RELATED EXPERIENCES
Head and Assistant Tennis Coach, Multiple Organizations / References Available
Spearheaded the construction of one of the only sets of youth sized tennis courts, Portland, MI, Summer 2012
Created a business webpage and Facebook account for Portland Area Tennis Association, 2010
Regional Coach of the Year, Portland High School, 2003
League Coach of the Year, Portland High School 2003, 2006
Led best ever school finish to fourth-place in the state, Portland High School Girls' Team, 2002
Managed and hired employees for summer camps
Maintained finances for Portland Area Tennis Association
Led and organized trip to U.S. Open in New York City, 2003

1994-Present

HONORS AND ACHIEVMENTS

Michigan Council for Social Studies Pre-Service Teacher of the Year
Presented internship social studies unit plan at Michigan Council for Social Studies annual conference
TECHNOLOGY
Proficient in:
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
PowerPoint
Prezi
SMART Board

SMART Notebook
Elmo/Document Cameras
Google
Google Docs
Google Sites
Blogger

Weebly
Audacity
Windows Movie Maker
Quick to pick up other
technologies

REFERENCES
Josh Robertson
3rd Grade Teacher - Donley Elementary School
2961 Lake Lansing Rd.
East Lansing, MI 48823
Work Phone: (517) 333-7381
Home Phone: (517) 349-1629
Email: robertson_jp@elps.k12.mi.us
Rob Stephenson
Principal - Donley Elementary School
2961 Lake Lansing Rd.
East Lansing, MI 48823
Work Phone: (517) 333-7370
Home Phone: (517) 347-7051
Email: stephenson_rl@elps.k12.mi.us

Amanda Baumann
Field Instructor - Michigan State University
3140 Staten Ave. Apt. 10
Lansing, MI 48910
Home Phone: (906) 869-1881
Email: amanda29@msu.edu
Lisa Riffle
Principal Oakwood Elementary School
500 Oak St.
Portland, MI 48875
Work Phone: (517) 647-2991
Email: lriffle@portlandk12.org