Kaitlyn Morisette

25708 Cheyenne Drive, Novi, MI /248-345-8780/ www.katiemorisette.weebly.com / kmorisette12@gmail.com

Certifications:
Michigan Elementary Standard Certification May 2018
K-5 All Subjects (K-8 All Subjects Self-Contained)
K-12 Learning Disabilities (SM)
K-8 Language Arts (BX)
CPR and First Aid March 2018

Education:
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Teacher Certification May 2018
• Completed 12 graduate credits
Bachelor of Arts, Special Education Learning Disabilities May 2017
• Teaching Major: Language Arts; Global Educator Cohort Program; GPA: 3.72/4.0

Teaching Experience:
Oak Valley Middle School, Commerce Township, MI April 2018 - June 2018
6th- 8th Grade, Long-term Art Substitute

Oak Valley Middle School, Commerce Township, MI 8th Grade Special Education January 2018 - April 2018
• Co-taught and co-planned with 8 grade general education teachers in the areas of math, science and
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language arts
• Evaluated caseload NWEA MAP test scores to plan instruction for interventions
• Administered the Key-Math 3 diagnostic assessment to plan and implement an intervention based on
student strengths and weakness
• Developed an inquiry unit which incorporated strategy instruction in the areas of reading and writing
• Monitored and documented caseload students’ progress on IEP goals
• Wrote an IEP and collaborated with parents and support staff during IEP meetings
• Assisted in constructing a modified curriculum for an ESL student with a Cognitive Impairment

Lakewood Elementary, 3rd Grade, White Lake, MI September 2017 - December 2017
• Collaborated with mentor teacher and special education staff to develop instruction for a diverse classroom
• Practiced and developed classroom management skills to help create a productive learning environment
• Utilized a variety of different technology resources such as the SeeSaw Learning Journal during lessons to
help engage and assess students understanding of learning targets
• Analyzed data from Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessments to differentiate instruction for guided
reading groups
• Incorporated visible thinking routines to help students develop a deeper understanding of content
• Administered individual assessments, such as the Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement (KTEA),
Comprehensive Test for Phonological Awareness (CTTOP-2), as well as AIMSweb progress monitoring
literacy probes
Cornell Elementary, 3rd Grade, Okemos, MI October 2016 - May 2017
• Led small group and whole group lessons using the Every Day Math Curriculum
• Contributed to the development and implementation of Daily Five literacy instruction
• Conducted a Functional Behavior Analysis (FBA) for an individual student and formulated a Behavior
Intervention Plan (BIP) for the general education setting

Pinecrest Elementary, 2nd Grade Tutor, East Lansing, MI January 2016 - April 2016
• Provided at-risk students with reading support to help improve their skills and meet grade level standards
• Administered literacy assessments to plan lessons and track the progress of an individual student
• Designed literacy activities which helped improve students’ fluency and decoding ability

College of Education Study Abroad, Beijing, Shanghai, Chong Ching, China May 2015
• Embraced and enhanced knowledge of the Chinese culture
• Taught English in Chinese bilingual schools, created lesson plans and adapted to the classroom environment
• Brainstormed and collaborated with my peers on the trip when creating and implementing lessons
• Created a positive and comfortable environment for students by navigating through cultural and language barriers

Leadership Experience:
MSU College of Education, Career Peer Advisor, East Lansing, MI September 2015 - May 2017
• Advised and coached students on resumes and cover letters
• Promoted career services and on campus resources to students
• Assisted with career events and increased communications for career services by reaching out to students within the
college
• Coordinated and facilitated resume workshops for student organizations within the College of Education

MSU Early Learning Institute, Undergraduate Research Assistant, East Lansing, MI June 2016 - August 2016
• Assisted in research which focused on using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to provide therapy for children on the
Autism Spectrum (ASD) and prepare them to be in the general education setting
• Collaborated with Behavior Technicians to research and develop classroom materials for ASD children
• Complied student data into Excel to monitor progress within the program

Other Related Experience:

Lifetime Fitness, Camp Counselor, Canton, MI Summer 2014 & Summer 2015

Technology:
Microsoft Office Google Classroom
Brainingcamp Virtual Manipulatives SeeSaw Learning Journal
Elmo Digital Presenter Smart Board Technology

Professional Development:
ALICE Training April 2018
I AM A Teacher Expo, Presenter March 2018
Oakland Schools Digital Tools for Formative Assessment March 2018
Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society, Member
Delta Gamma Fraternity, Member, Director/VP New Member Education