Laura Piper
Educator and Lifelong Learner
Technical Skills
State of Michigan Provisional Teaching Certification
May, 2011 - June, 2017
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Kindergarten – 5th Grade, All Subjects
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Kindergarten – 8th Grade, Self Contained
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Mathematics, Highly Qualified in Grades 6th – 8th
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Geography, Highly Qualified in Grades 6th-8th
Master of Arts in Education
​Michigan State University, anticipated completion Summer 2014
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Literacy Concentration
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Chosen electives have been technology centered
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27 credits completed
Graduate Level Teaching Internship
​Michigan State University, 2010 - 2011 school year
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Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts in Education
​Michigan State University, 2006 - 2010
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Mathematics and Geography teaching minors
Study Abroad Program
​Michigan State University, Summer 2008
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Regional Development in the Carribean
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Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Smart Boards
Smart Technology
ELMOs
iPads
Tablets
Classroom Website Design
Microsoft Office
Powerschool
Edmodo
Kidblog
Class Dojo
Vodcasts
Google Story Builder
Three Ring
Curricular Experience
Daily 5
CAFE
Fountas and Pinnell Benchmarking
Running Records
Lucy Calkins Writer's Workshop
Michael Heggerty Phonics
Making Meaning - Read Aloud
Text Talk- Reading Comprehension
Everyday Mathematics
EnVision Math
Phonics Dance - Hunk and Chunks
Reading A to Z
Handwriting Without Tears
The Write Steps
DIBELS
Common Core Standards
Patterson Elementary School, Tecumseh, MI
​Long Term Substitute: November 11- December 5, 2013
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Hope Coordinator
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Tecumseh Public Schools
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Analyzed student data
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Progress Monitored R.T.I. Tier 2 students
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Worked with small groups and individual students grades K-3
Professional Education Services Group
​September 2013 - present
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Substitute Teacher
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Washtenaw and Lenawee Counties, MI
Whittier Elementary School, Harvey, IL
​August 2011 - May 2013
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First Grade Teacher
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Harvey Public School District 152
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Implemented Common Core Standards
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Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of ESL, low-income, and special needs students
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Organized Family Reading Night, in collaboration with colleagues
Bret Harte School, Chicago, IL
​September 2010 - May 2011
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Teaching Internship through Michigan State University
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Chicago Public Schools
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First Grade Placement, Lead Teacher January - April
RESUME
Certifications
Education
Professional Experiences
Interests
Camping
Travel
Skiing
Cooking
Reading
Running
Crafts
Hiking
Spending time with family
