Resume

EDUCATION

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 

Bachelor of Mathematics, Elementary Education

May 2023    

Master's in Educational Technology

Pending Summer 2025

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Field Placement    

Hugger Elementary School, Rochester, Michigan

2023 - April 2024

·        Instructed in a classroom with fifth-grade students

·       Observer for a month and then slowly migrated into teaching full lessons

·       Operated the full classroom by January 2024 and taught full/small group lessons daily 

·       Implemented new rules and routines to imporove student learning

·       Created engaging and intriguing lessons to go along with the curriculum

Field Placement                                                                                                  

Lyons Elementary School, Lansing, Michigan

October 2022 - May 2023

·       Assisted in a Kindergarten classroom and established relationships with students through consistent positive interactions

·       Observed daily classroom management techniques and activities as well as teaching full length science and social studies lessons

·       Adapted classroom and lessons for diverse learners

Field Placement

Pettengill Elementary School, Lansing, Michigan

October 2019-Decemebr 2019

·       Assisted in sixth grade classroom and established relationships with

students through consistent positive interactions

·       Observed daily classroom management techniques and activities

·       Adapted classroom and lessons for diverse learners

CERTIFICATIONS

ELEMENTARY TEACHER CERTIFICATION 

May 2024

MDE Assessment Security

April 2024

ADULT AND CHILD FIRST AID AND CPR

September 2022

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

·       Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for Mac and PC

·       Document Camera

·       Digital Projector (ELMO)

·       SMART Board & Interactive Whiteboard

·       Vocabulary A-Z

·       CommonLit, Epic

·       Synergy

·       Google Classroom

Building Substitute

April 2024 - June 2024

·       Teach curiculum to various ages and groups of students

·       Rotate to different schools in Utica Community Schools when extra coverage is needed

·       Manage behaviors in classrooms

Caregiver 

April 2024 - August 2024

·       Supervise a 28-year-old autistic man

·       Create lesson plans to assist with everyday activities

·       Focus on fine motor and communication skills

Tutor

June 2019 - Current 

·       Assist students who need extra support with workload

·       Continue students’ learning throughout the summer 

·       Work with different students at varied grade levels

Catechism Teacher

September 2023 – May 2024

·       Teach first grade students about faith

·       Manage a classroom of 18 students

·       Teach full group lessons and create crafts throughout the year

·       Create engaging lessons to keep students intrigued 

Substitute Teacher

May 2022 – March 2024

EduStaff, Michigan

·       Supervise children in various grades

·       Apply effective classroom management methods to ensure students behavior and learning

IM East

January 2022 - May 2023

East Lansing, Michigan 

·       Assisted students with checking into the gym, cleaned the facilities, and trained other employees

Abigail Dunn

586-530-9998

54454 Stillwater Drive 

Macomb, MI 48042

To Whom It May Concern,

            My name is Abigail Dunn, and I am writing to express interest in the position of an Elementary Education teacher in  your district. I am excited to have the opportunity to apply for this position because I believe that Troy Community Schools is an exceptional school district. Your values of ensuring learning for all students is important to me. In my classroom, I value an inclusive, supportive atmosphere and assure that no student is left behind.

I graduated from Michigan State University in May 2023. Afterward, I participated in their fifth-year program where I student taught at Hugger Elementary in a fifth-grade classroom for the year. While student teaching, I began taking classes toward my master’s degree in Educational Technology. Throughout my student teaching I have gained valuable experience in many different parts of the classroom. I can effectively teach full and small group lessons, administer formative and summative assessments, and have meaningful relationships with my students. 

            I feel that I would be an asset to your distrcit in many ways. Teaching has always been a passion of mine. As a result, I bring a positive, fresh attitude, and I can collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, and administration. Additionally, I am a highly organized and detail-oriented individual who demonstrates my best self so that my students can grow in my learning environment. I am an extremely driven teacher, and I will continue to grow in my instructional abilities.  

I believe that I have the requisite skills for this position and am eager to further explain my qualifications for the role if given the chance. I have attached my resume and am willing to answer any questions should you have any. If there is any more information you would like me to provide, do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you!

Warmest Regards,

Abigail Dunn

Dunnabi1@msu.edu