Rachel Curts

80 Lakeview Drive Whitmore Lake, MI 48189

(734) 757-5346 curtsrac@msu.edu

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a teaching position that allows me the opportunity to help my students

progress in both the academic and social aspects of their lives.
EDUCATION

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Certification Internship Program

Fall Semester GPA: 4.0

May 2015

Major: Special Education Learning Disabilities

12 Graduate Level Credits Earned

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Bachelor of Arts

Cumulative GPA: 3.65

May 2014

Major: Special Education Learning Disabilities

Teaching Major: Language Arts
CERTIFICATION AND ENDORSEMENTS

Certification:
Elementary Education K-5
Endorsements: Special Education Learning Disabilities K-12
English/Language Arts 6-8
TEACHING INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

David Scott Elementary School, DeWitt, Michigan

4th Grade Classroom
December 2014 - April 2015
Taught Common Core aligned math, reading comprehension, word study, and government
lessons to groups of 56 and 28 students at a time
Assessed literacy level of individual students using DIBELS
Provided individualized small group support on reading comprehension strategies
Supported students through multiple means of instruction including whole group, coteaching, small group, guided practice, and individual instruction

DeWitt High School, DeWitt, Michigan

Grade Level: 9-12 Resource Room
September 2014 - December 2014
Taught classes focused on student progress toward IEP goals in reading comprehension
and written expression in a resource room setting
Supported students academically in an academic lab study hall by teaching study skills and
strategies and promoting independent work time
Progress-monitored students using the KTEA-II to analyze data and determine individual
instructional levels
Participated in multiple IEP meetings and collaborated with teachers to write goals and
objectives
Collaborated with special education teachers to develop guidelines for Personal Curriculums
Monitored grades and behavior of 14 caseload students

TEACHING-RELATED EXPERIENCE
Wilcox Elementary School, Holt, Michigan
Kindergarten Classroom
October 2013 - March 2014
Taught whole group and center-based lessons and activities aligned with the Common Core
State Standards
Developed behavior management plans for individual students and large groups
Observed and gathered data to develop and implement a Behavior Intervention Plan for an
individual student
DeWitt Area Recreation Authority, DeWitt, Michigan
Summer Camp Counselor, Ages 5-15 years
May - June 2013-15
Organized arts and crafts, music activities, and athletic games based on weekly themes
Assisted in the dynamics, travel, and supervision of weekly field trips
Set and enforced behavioral expectations
Monitored pick-up and drop-off using safety and security guidelines
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
MSU Residential and Hospitality Services, East Lansing, Michigan
Service Center Representative
Created a safe and comfortable environment for MSU students
Monitored and distributed supplies and equipment
Answered questions and addressed concerns

September 2010 - present

Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation, Ypsilanti, Michigan

Water Park Attendant
May 2011 September 2012
Supervised pool and child play areas to maintain safety in the park
Worked special events for non-profit organizations
RELEVANT VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE AND EXTRACURRICULARS
Active Member:
MSU Student Chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children
September 2012 - present
Miracle League of Mid-Michigan volunteer
Ronald McDonald House volunteer
Hugs For Hope card-marking volunteer
Capital Area Down Syndrome Association fundraiser
Special Olympics Mid-Michigan
Summer Games volunteer, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
2013 and 2014
Polar Plunge volunteer
February, 2014
Michigan State University I AM A Teacher Expo
March, 2014
MSU College of Education Technology Conference
November, 2014
Washington D.C. 8th grade field trip chaperone
May 6 10, 2015
TECHNOLOGY
Illuminate Ed.
Infinite Campus
Microsoft Office
Elmo projector

SMART Board
Prezi
MovieMaker
Audio books

SPECIAL TRAINING AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Certified in First Aid and CPR
Professional Development on IlluminateEd

iPad applications
Google Drive Applications
ClassDojo
Chromebooks

March 2015
October 2014

Rachel Curts
80 Lakeview Drive Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
(734) 757-5346 curtsrac@msu.edu

REFERENCES
Cynthia Servis
Michigan State University Field Instructor
Cell phone: 517-505-2730
E-mail: servis@msu.edu
Bonnie Rios
DeWitt High School
High School Resource Room Mentor Teacher
Cell phone: 517-256-2689
Classroom phone: 517-668-3118
E-mail: rios@dewittschools.net
Emily Kujansuu
David Scott Elementary School
4th Grade Mentor Teacher
Cell phone: 517-290-6808
Classroom phone: 517-668-3413
E-mail: kujansuu@dewittschools.net
Rachel Nowak
David Scott Elementary School
4th Grade Mentor Teacher
Cell phone: 517-281-2494
Classroom phone: 517-668-3412
E-mail: nowakr@dewittschools.net
MORE INFORMATION
Online Portfolio
http://curtsportfolio.weebly.com/
Mock Classroom Website
http://mscurtsclassroom.weebly.com/