C O L L EE N CROW E L L

ELA TEACHER

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CO LL EE N CROW ELL
ELA TEACHER

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a middle or high school English or Psychology teaching position that will allow me to
cultivate positive student relationships, establish a classroom for authentic learning experienc-
es, and foster an enthusiasm for growth and knowledge within each student.

EDUCATION
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
2012-present 2008-2012
College of Education MSU Dean’s List
Master of Arts in Teaching and Curriculum College of Arts and Letters
Concentration in Literacy Studies Bachelor of Arts in English
Minor in Psychology
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Study Abroad Program—Literature in London
2012-2013 Pinckney Community High School, Pinckney, MI
College of Education 2008
Fifth Year Intern Program National Honor Society
Teaching Certificate for Secondary Education Varsity Soccer
Yearbook Editor

CERTIFICATION
Michigan Secondary Provisional Certificate
6-12 English Language Arts
6-12 Psychology

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
South Lyon High School, South Lyon, MI
2016-present
Teacher
 Planned and taught Sophomore English and World Literature
 Developed, managed, and participated in a cooperative relationship with a co-teacher
 Developed parent-teacher relationships through the use of e-mails, phone calls, newslet-
ters, and meetings
 Differentiated instruction for students with at-risk, high-achieving, and special needs ti-
tles
 Participated in curriculum development teams for English courses

Lakeshore High School, Stevensville, MI

2013-2016
Teacher
 Planned and taught Freshman English, Sophomore English/American Literature, Year-
book, and Computer Literacy
  Managed the Online Learning Center, a classroom for students completing online
courses using the program Edgenuity
 Collaborated with colleagues for planning, developing, and infiltrating the Common
Core Standards into formative, summative, and common assessments
 Aligned weekly lesson plans with the Common Core Standards
 Developed parent-teacher relationships through the use of e-mails, phone calls, news-
letters, and meetings
 Differentiated instruction for students with at-risk, high-achieving, and special needs
titles
 Utilized multiple modes of technology for daily lessons, assessments, and skill-building

Fowlerville High School, Fowlerville, MI

2012-2013
Internship
 Planned and taught Honors Freshman Literature and Composition, Freshman Litera-
ture and Composition, Newspaper, and AP Literature and Composition
 Assisted in Yearbook by supporting, drafting, and participating in the development of
the final yearbook product
 Managed the Newspaper staff as the lead advisor by guiding, developing, and assist-
ing in the creation of the school’s online newspaper
 Assisted and coordinated with National Honor Society meetings and events
 Practiced self-assessment and reflection through MSU coursework and communica-
tion with a field instructor

Bath Middle School, Bath, MI

Fall 2011 – Spring 2012
Field placement methods coursework at Michigan State University
 Observed middle school teaching methods and practices
 Initiated individualized attention for students in need of writing and reading guidance
 Administered classroom management skills by guiding class warm-ups
 Executed and planned daily lessons and assessed student work and essays

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Attendance
English Language Learners Professional Development, South Lyon, MI
Cultures of Thinking, Waterford, MI
Lakeshore Public School District Provided Professional Development, Stevensville, MI
Kelly Gallagher – Write Like This, Grand Rapids, MI
PLC at Work, Berrien Springs, MI
Jeff Anderson – Everyday Editing, Grand Rapids, MI
New Teacher Academy, Berrien Springs, MI
Herff Jones – New Advisers Conference, Kansas City, MO
Adult and Child First Aid and CPR Certification, Pinckney 2013
PESG Health and Safety Compliance Training, Holt 2012
Presentations & Publications
Herff Jones – Fall Workshop, Kalamazoo, MI
Herff Jones – February Idea File, Good Quotes, Good Captions

TECHNOLOGY
PowerSchool, Zangle/MiStar, Weebly, Schoology, Chromebooks, MacBook Airs, eDesign, InDesign, Adobe Pho-
toShop, Microsoft Word Suite, Document Cameras, Google Apps, Windows Movie Maker, Nikon 3000 series
cameras, Edmodo, Pivot, Edgenuity, Skyward

PERSONAL INTERESTS
Literature, travel, boating, soccer, yearbook/newspaper
R EF ER E NC ES

BRAD BRUNNER
Principal, Lakeshore High School
(989) 780-0111
bbrunner@lpslancer.net

JULIE POWELL
Assistant Superintendent, Lakeshore Public Schools
(616) 901-1607
jpowell@lpslancer.net

MICHELLE HARDENBROOK
Mentor Teacher, Fowlerville High School
(517) 223-6227
hardenbrookm@fowlervilleschools.org

KYMM HADLOCK
University of Michigan, Kinesiology Department
Former employer, Okemos, MI
(517) 420-2574

*references from current position available upon request