Molly K.

McTaggart

Certification
K-5 All Subject Areas
K-8 Language Arts Endorsement

2520-4 Lake Lansing Road

Lansing, MI 48912
(989) 482-9983
mctagg16@msu.edu
mollymctaggart.weebly.com

Molly K. McTaggart
2520-4 Lake Lansing Road Lansing, MI 48912 989.482.9983 mctagg16@msu.edu

Education
2015-2016

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification Program
Obtained Elementary Teacher Certification
Completed 12 graduate credits towards a Master of Arts Degree in Teaching
and Curriculum

2011-2015

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Teaching Major: Language Arts
Certification: K-5 All Subject Areas, K-8 Language Arts Endorsement
Graduated with Honors

Teaching Experiences
2015-2016

Student Teacher - Kinawa 5/6 School, Okemos, Michigan - 5th Grade

Actively involved in Teachers Learning Together professional development
Incorporated research strategies to promote writing with scientific evidence
Implemented and modified a classroom and individualized behavior
management systems
Attended and actively participated in IEP development and differentiation
Applied Everyday Mathematics and SEPUP Science curricula
Utilized an Interactive Notebook in Social Studies to enhance organization and
encourage students to play an active role in their learning
Participated and contributed to all staff, data, and grade level meetings
Co-planned and co-taught a Drama and Public Speaking course
Assisted in fostering a classroom economy, including student jobs, community,
money, and team captains
Independently planned and presented standards based lessons in all subject
areas in accordance with curriculum guidelines
Focused on nurturing a positive relationship with students, parents, and staff
Led and partook in fall and spring parent-teacher conferences
Performed all teacher responsibilities during my lead teaching experience

2014-2015

Student Teacher - Cole Academy, Lansing, Michigan - 2nd Grade

Designed and taught hands-on lessons in science social studies, language arts,
and math in agreement with curriculum guidelines
Took on sole responsibility in designing and leading a guided writing group
Supported third grade students with one on one literacy interventions

Teaching Related Work Experience

2015-2016

Substitute Teacher Kinawa 5/6 School, Okemos, Michigan

Methodically followed guest teacher plans to ensure that learning continued
Exercised professional judgment to introduce new materials when appropriate
Performed essential duties in classroom while maintaining district and
educational behavior guidelines

2013-2015

Child Care Aide East Lansing Public Schools, East Lansing, MI

Collaborated with a team of coworkers to design activities that provided
students with educational, artistic, and physical outlets
Modeled routines and procedures to establish classroom management
Implemented Program Directors instructional plans

Extra-Curricular Experiences & Interests

2015-2016

Creative Writing Club

Independently established, planned, and advised a Creative Writing Club
Student Council
Co-advised the 5th and 6th grade Student Council
March is Reading Month
Assisted with planning and facilitating March Is Reading Month
Drama & Public Speaking
Co-designed and co-taught a Drama & Public Speaking course

Technology
Utilized Google: Classroom, Docs, Forms, and Sheets on one-to-one
technology
Input student grades and provided teacher feedback using Power School
Incorporated SMART Notebook and SMART Board into daily instruction

Professional Development
2015-2016

Student Teacher/Graduate Student Michigan

Language Arts Professional Learning Community (PLC) Meetings
Response to Intervention & Multi-Tiered System of Supports Training
Michigan Reading Association Conference
Tuning Protocol Method Training
No Nonsense Nurturer 4 Step Model Workshop
Technology Learned to utilize Read Theory, Fluency Tutor, NoRedInk, etc.
Homework Discussed homework research and its effects on student learning

Molly K. McTaggart
2520-4 Lake Lansing Road Lansing, MI 48912 989.482.9983 mctagg16@msu.edu

References
Mrs. Jennifer Holcomb
Collaborating Teacher
Okemos Public Schools
Kinawa 5/6 School
Okemos, MI 49964
Work: (517) 706-4734
Cell: (517) 242-6763
Email: jennifer.holcomb@okemosk12.net
Mrs. Jocelyn Mankowski
Collaborating Teacher
Okemos Public Schools
Kinawa 5/6 School
Okemos, MI 49964
Work: (517) 706-4746
Cell: (517) 719-1781
Email: jocelyn.mankowski@okemosk12.net
Mr. John Hood
Principal
Okemos Public Schools
Kinawa 5/6 School
Okemos, MI 49964
Work: (517) 706-4701
Cell: (517) 980-1009
Email: john.hood@okemosk12.net
Mr. Lyle Thomas
Field Instructor
Michigan State University
5588 Lakeview Drive
Perry, MI 48872
Cell: (989) 277-2543
Email: lthomas01@wowway.com

My daughter talked about how you were giving

them choices and ideas in Creative Writing
ClubThank you so much for putting together this
fabulous experience, and for volunteering your
time and energy.
- Mrs. Stephanie McKay, Parent

Thank you for your help with Mix It Up Lunch. I

appreciate your willingness to go the extra mile to
support our students.
- Ms. Andrea Hallead, Assistant
Principal

Molly is an incredible teacher who collaborates

well with others. The excitement she brings to her
lessons shines through in her delivery and
connections with students.
- Mrs. Susan Long, 5th Grade Math
Teacher

This unit has been difficult for other teachers to

tackle in the past, but you have made it look
organized, well prepared, and effortless really
well done.
- Ms. Dawnmarie Ezzo, MSU
Professor