Lisa Hrit 2937 Wakef ield Road ~ Berkley, MI 48072 248-921-2887 ~ LisaH rit@gmail.

com

Objective Education

To obtain a position as an elementary school administrator Oakland University M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, Rochester, MI, April 2012 Michigan State University Bachelor of Science, East Lansing, MI, May 2007 Major Child Development; Teaching Major Language Arts Fifth year teacher intern program Novi, MI, August 2007 April 2008 12 graduate credits May 2008 Substitute Teacher Novi, MI, November 2007 April 2008 Long-term Substitute Teacher Novi, MI, April 2008 June 2008 Michigan Literacy Progress Profile Training Macomb Intermediate School District, April 2008 Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate K-5 all subjects, April 2008 Language Arts Endorsement Middle School Language Arts, April 2008 CPR and First Aid Training American Red Cross, August 2010 Early Childhood Development Endorsement (ZA) K-3 specialization, May 2007 Jefferson Elementary School Redford, MI, August 2008 present, 2nd grade Collaborate with grade level partners to plan a differentiated curriculum Communicate with the families of students through a weekly newsletter Coordinate volunteers to work with students who need additional assistance or challenges Participate in a variety of professional learning communities: School Improvement, Positive Behavior System (PBS), Formative Assessment, Wellness, South Redford Foundation for Educational Excellence, Daily 5 Book Study, and School Culture committees Deerfield Elementary School Novi, MI, August 2007 April 2008, 1st and 2nd grade Taught in a multi-age classroom in an open setting Coordinated with students and staff to present an assembly on the subject of respect Participated in the Cultural Committee and Student Achievement Team Promoted Best Practice, Love and Logic, and Glassers Choice Theory Integrated units across the curriculum and differentiated to meet the needs of all learners Maintained a comprehensive literacy program with reading and writing workshops, and the Four Block, Words Our Way, Lucy Caukins, and 6-Traits programs Motivated children to build their knowledge using Everyday Mathematics Guided children as they explored social studies content by providing opportunities for them to make real-world connections and the chance to grow to be informed citizens Supported children through hands-on and inquiry-based science investigations Gathered formative and summative assessments to assist in completing report cards Assisted during parent-teacher conferences and facilitated student-led conferences Haslett Child Development Laboratory Haslett, MI, January 2007 April 2007, preschool Prepared and taught multiple-week, developmentally appropriate, and thematic units Followed the guidelines to create an anti-biased curriculum Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of a diverse group of learners Managed, prepared, and structured the environment to facilitate authentic learning Performed ongoing assessments to prepare portfolios and conduct parent conferences Prepared a weekly newsletter to inform parents about activities in the classroom Conducted inquiry-based research to investigate the influences of music in the classroom Designed activities for Family Literacy Night Hosted Family Math and Science Night Experienced collaboration with the Head Start program

Credentials

Teaching Experience

Cavanaugh Elementary School Lansing, MI, August 2006 April 2007, 3rd grade Observed and aided during classroom activities and acquired management techniques Planned and taught language arts, math, social studies, and science lessons Child Development Laboratory East Lansing, MI, August 2005 December 2005, preschool Interacted with and guided students using personal messages Promoted developmentally appropriate learning Demonstrated a variety of instructional strategies relevant to early childhood learning Planned and managed social, language, cognitive, physical, and aesthetic activities North Elementary School Lansing, MI, August 2005 December 2005, 2nd grade Observed and participated in activities and management techniques Organized and implemented reading lessons for small groups of students Conducted weekly observational focuses to reflect on teaching practices Technology MI Star, Class A, AIMSWeb, Chancery SMS, United Streaming, Inspiration and Kidspiration, Rosetta Stone, Boardmaker, Elmo, Hewlett-Packard Photo and Imaging software, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), E-mail, and Internet Intern of the Year Applicant Michigan Association of Teacher Educators, March 2008 Deans List Michigan State University, Fall 2005 and Fall 2006 Member Student Michigan Education Association, January 2006 May 2007 Alumnae Relations Committee Alpha Omicron Pi, January 2006 May 2006 Vice President Family and Child Ecology Club, April 2004 May 2005 Member Family and Child Ecology Club, April 2004 May 2006

Honors and Achievements

REFERENCES

Deborah Greenwood Principal, Jefferson Elementary School 26555 Westfield Redford, MI 48239 313-937-2330 (w) greenwood@southredford.net

Linda Ugolini Field Instructor, Michigan State University 3028 Angelus Dr. Waterford, MI 48329 248-673-1944 (h) petelin67@yahoo.com

Beverly Hatcher Mentor Teacher, Deerfield Elementary 24935 Reeds Pointe Dr. Novi, MI 48374 248-347-0249 (h) beverly.hatcher@yahoo.com

Jill Armstrong Educator, Deerfield Elementary School 9624 Mohican Ct. Pinckney, MI 48169 734-878-2841 (h) jarmstrong@novi.k12.mi.us

Linda Day Principal, Walled Lake Elementary School 1055 W. Maple Rd. Walled Lake, MI 48390 248-956-4332 (w) dayl@walledlake.k12.mi.us