Kristin Graham

kristindelonge@gmail.com

Mission: I am a caring and innovative teacher who addresses the needs of all learners. I am involved in the whole
school community, and work to engage students through academics, responsibility, and leadership.

Education: Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan
Master of Arts in Curriculum and Teaching August 2007

Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts May 2004
Major: Elementary Education
Minors: English and French

Certification: Ohio Professional Certificate July 2010
PreK-3 with a 4/5 Generalist Endorsement
4-9 English Language Arts and Reading

National Writing Project Teacher Consultant July 2013
Teaching
Experience: Seventh Grade Language Arts Teacher September 2012-Present
Lake Fenton Middle School, Fenton, Michigan
Created and taught lessons that reflected the Common Core Standards for 7
th
Grade ELA
Utilized RTI and MTSS strategies to address the needs of at risk learners
Collaborated with colleagues to discuss, design and create curriculum and assessments
Evaluated students regularly using a variety of assessment tools
Used a writing workshop approach to teach various genres of writing
Employed technology to aid in instruction and assessments and to publish student writing
Initiated parent contact through phone calls, notes, and a website
Served as a Builders Club advisor and a mentor to a first year teacher

1
st
and 4
th
Grade English Language Arts Teacher October 2011-June 2012
Oxford Elementary School, Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Created and taught ELA lessons for 1
st
and 4
th
grade students
Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students
Conducted guided reading and literacy centers daily
Utilized technology to aid in classroom instruction, assessment, and student assignments
Implemented classroom management plans for all students
Assessed students regularly with running records, and a variety of other assessments tools
Collaborated routinely with teachers to plan weekly learning intentions
Participated in weekly PLC meetings with teachers and the principal
Served as a coach for Girls on the Run and a yearbook advisor

Eighth Grade Introductory French Teacher August 2010- October 2011
Monticello Middle School, Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Created and taught lessons for eighth grade students that reflected introductory French concepts
Served as the MMS yearbook advisor and honors choir assistant director

Sixth Grade Language Arts Teacher September 2006-June 2010
Lake Fenton Middle School, Fenton, Michigan
Created and taught lessons for sixth grade ELA that reflected 6
th
grade GLCEs
Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students
Designed and implemented an introductory French program for sixth grade students
Addressed the instructional and personal needs of students with cognitive and emotional impairments
Collaborated with ELA teachers to align curriculum and integrate the ELA genre units of study
Served as an advisor for LFMS Yearbook and Builders Club


Long Term Substitute Teacher March 2006-June 2006
Duncan, Havel and Schuchard Elementary Schools, Sterling Heights, Michigan
Created and taught French lessons for students in Kindergarten-sixth grade

Long Term Substitute Teacher September 2005-December 2005
Jeannette Junior High, Sterling Heights, Michigan
Created and taught French lessons for students in seventh and eighth grade

Teacher Intern in an Urban Fourth Grade Classroom August 2004-May 2005
Alcott Elementary School, Pontiac, Michigan
Assumed all responsibilities and maintained a classroom learning environment for ten weeks
Planned and implemented units in math, literacy, science and social studies
Created lessons that reflected state and district standards and benchmarks and GLCEs
Differentiated instruction to accommodate various abilities, learning styles and interests
Assessed student assignments using a variety of methods and strategies
Managed 27 students using William Glassers Choice Theory Philosophy

Teaching Related
Experience: Spartan Writing Camp June 2014-July 2014
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Created and taught lessons to encourage writing in various genres to students in grades 1-8
Utilized technology to inspire writing and promote creativity
Published writing using a variety of mediums

CHAMPS Educational Aide September 2010-June 2011
Noble Elementary School, Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Implemented reading intervention using the Scholastic Read 180 Program and software
Assisted in math intervention instruction that reflected the OAA benchmarks and standards
Utilized strategies to help promote organization and study skills for at risk 4
th
and 5
th
graders

Assistant Swim Team Coach/Assistant Pool Manager 2007-2009
Orchard Lake Country Club, Orchard Lake, Michigan
Assisted in coaching the OLCC Swim Team
Taught swim lessons to children ages 3-15
Contributed to the hiring process of lifeguards and managed the pool staff

Study Abroad 2003
Tours, France
Attended the Institut de Touraine and completed 12 credits in advanced French
Lived with a French family and was immersed in the French culture
Fluent in the French language

Professional
Development: Michigan State University Technology Conference, East Lansing, Michigan 2013
Michigan Council of Teachers of English (MCTE) Conference, East Lansing, Michigan 2013
Red Cedar Writing Project, East Lansing, Michigan 2013
Nancie Atwell: Lessons that Change Writers, Romulus, Michigan 2012
Michigan State University Technology Conference, East Lansing, Michigan 2012
Integrating Social Studies into Literacy, Cleveland Heights, Ohio 2012
Read 180 Instruction and Assessment, Cleveland Heights, Ohio 2011
Professional Learning Communities, Cleveland Heights, Ohio 2011
Differentiating Instruction, Fenton, Michigan 2010
Michigan World Language Requirements, Flint, Michigan 2010

Professional
Memberships: International Reading Association, member 2005
Michigan Reading Association, member 2005
National PTA, member 2005

Technology: Proficient in: Smart Board software and equipment, iPads, Google Apps, Microsoft Office, E-Mail,
Internet operations, digital photography, educational software, Study Island