Caitlin Lacey

2109 Starr Rd.

Royal Oak, MI, 48073
(313)-720-8828
laceycai@msu.edu
http://claceysteachingportfolio.weebly.com/
CERTIFICATIONS
Elementary Education, K-5, All subjects

Special Education Learning Disabilities, K-12

Language Arts Endorsement, 6-8
Urban Education
CPR and First Aid May
2016

EDUCATION
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, East Lansing, MI May 2017
Teacher Certification Program
12 credits towards a masters in Special Education
GPA: 4.0
Bachelor of Arts in Special Education May 2016
Teaching major: Language Arts
Deans list
GPA: 3.7

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
PEPPER ELEMENTARY, Oak Park, MI
Teaching Intern December 2016-April 2017
Grade Level: 3rd
Planned, differentiated, and taught lessons in core subject areas based on Common Core State Standards and
Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrator Units (MAISA)
Analyzed assessment data at Response to Intervention meetings and contributed to the RTI process
Administered summative and formative assessments and reflected on the data to determine next steps and
changes in instructional practices
Lead readers and writers workshops on a daily basis
Participated in parent and student conferences
Implemented Positive Behavior Intervention Supports and developed behavioral intervention plans for
students
Participated in IEP, PBIS, and staff district professional development meetings

PEPPER ELEMENTARY, Oak Park, MI August 2016-December2016

Teaching Intern
Grade Level: Cross Categorical CI class, K-5
Planned and differentiated lessons in core subject areas for students on modified curriculums
Collaborated with mentor in developing IEP goals and participated in IEP meetings
Assessed students benchmark performance using ESGI assessments and progress monitored using
Curriculum Based Measurements and teacher made ESGI assessments tailored to each students IEP goals
Administered the Woodcock & Johnson 3rd Edition and Key Math 3 assessment tools, analyzed data, and
developed academic focus areas for students
Conducted a case study on a student with Autism Spectrum Disorder and interpreted data from the WJ-III,
dynamic assessments, and CBM in order to author an Educational Referral Report
LEWTON ELEMENTARY, Lansing, MI September 2015-May 2016
Pre-Service Teaching
Grade Level: 4th
Planned and taught lessons in core subject areas based on CCSS, Michigan GLCE, Next Generation Science
Standards (NGSS), and oversaw students during the Daily Five activities
Designed and implemented a Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan
Observed Spanish lessons in a Spanish immersion classroom and assisted students with basic Spanish

WEXFORD MONTESSORI, Lansing, MI September 2014-May 2015

Pre-Service Teaching
Grade Level: 1st
Analyzed assessment data and individualized literacy activities for a strategic reader in concepts of print,
phonological awareness, sight-word recognition, fluency, vocabulary, decoding, comprehension, and
composition

TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCE

PEPPER ELEMENTARY, Oak Park, MI December 2016-Present
Tutor, Homework Club Advisor, and Chaperon
Provided strategies and supports for students preparing for the M-STEP grades 3-5
Advised students in an afterschool homework program which encouraged students to complete homework
for comprehension
Chaperoned students on field trips in and outside of the community

WILLSUB PCMI, Oakland County, MI March 2017-Present

Substitute Teacher
Implemented lesson plans and behavior management strategies left by teacher

DEPENDABLE HEALTHCARE, Dearborn, MI Summers 2008-2016

Home Healthcare Aid
Managed daily activities for a child with cerebral palsy and severe intellectual disabilities

BOYSCOUTS OF AMERICA, Lansing, MI September 2014-April 2016

Coordinator
Planned and implemented leadership activities with at risk males, grades K-5 in Lansing schools

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, East Lansing, MI October 2013-April 2016

Devereux Early Childhood Assessment Research Assistant and Presenter
Responsible for data entry and analysis of the DECA P-2 Survey that assesses protective and behavioral
factors in youth in at risk populations
Lead author and presenter at the Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum at Michigan State University on
Exploring behavioral risk and protective factors in at risk preschoolers over time

TEACHER EDUCATION STUDY ABROAD, Dublin, Ireland May 2015-June 2015

Student
Assisted in Irish classrooms in private and public schools, grades K-5
Gained an understanding of Irish education systems and how to promote global citizenship in the classroom

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Childcare Provider, Dearborn, MI May 2008-Present
 Special Olympics Volunteer, East Lansing, MI May 2016
I Am a Teacher Expo, East Lansing, MI March 2015
Michigan Association Of Teacher Educators Conference for Aspiring and Current Teachers,
Farmington, MI March 2014

Caitlin Lacey
2109 Starr Rd.
Royal Oak, MI, 48073
(313)-720-8828
laceycai@msu.edu

REFERENCES

Margaret Wittick
Pepper Elementary
Special Education Teacher
mwittic@oakparkschools.org
(248)-561-8745

Nancy Pruett
Dependable Healthcare Services
Parent of Patient
ngp313@gmail.com
(313)-410-4201

Emanuel Haley
Pepper Elementary
Principal
ehaley@oakparkschools.org
(248)-336-7680

Cynthia Young
Pepper Elementary
3rd grade Teacher
cyoung@oakparkschools.org
(248)-709-3532

Kathy Fedewa
Michigan State University
Field Instructor
klfedewa@msu.edu
(517)-410-7079