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Keri Powell
Professional Profile
Eager to ensure safe and healthy living and learning environments to children and their families using a unique combination of education experience coupled with the desire to establish a partnership between home and school.
Develop fun and interesting, hands on lesson plans that meet standards and benchmarks.
Adapt/modify lessons and instructional method as needed. Implement technological approaches to subject material.
Ability to research valuable educational resources on the internet. Utilize community resources and professionals
Detail oriented
Very organized and structured, yet fun & flexible.
Computer Skills
International Reading Association NAEYC
Quotes from professionals in my field:
“Keri gets along extremely well with staff members and is highly respected as a person and a professional.” Laura Marion, Teacher/Co-worker
“...holds high expectations for herself and the work that she does. This is evident in her planning, implementation and leadership.” Michael Kelso Cadillac Area YMCA Program Director
“...very responsible, extremely organized and works exceptionally well with all staff, students and parents. Keri also has excellent verbal, written, and computer skills.” Kerry Cox, MOCI Teacher
“Ms. Powell incorporated visual, auditory, kinesthetic strategies to keep her students engaged in their learning”
Scott Hanson, Principal
“Keri has the disposition for working with young children. She is compassionate and highly responsible. I believe she will make an excellent contribution as an educator.” Sue Van Dellen, Director of Elementary Teacher Education
Professional Profile
Eager to ensure safe and healthy living and learning environments to children and their families using a unique combination of education experience coupled with the desire to establish a partnership between home and school.
- Michigan Teacher Certificate in Elementary Education K-8, majoring in Language Arts, with a ZA endorsement for Early Childhood.
- Special Education experience (IEP Teams, testing, classroom instruction)
- Familiar with educational software such as Success Maker, Study Island, Accelerated Reader, and Read
Naturally.
- Trained in MLPP & DIBELS Testing, knowledge of the MEAP, Collins Writing Program, Brain Gym, Brigance System, and other diagnostic tests.
- Dedicated to enthusiastic and dynamic teaching as a means of creating and nurturing a lifelong love of knowledge in children.
- Effective behavior management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Accustomed to working with families with diverse needs.
- Able to incorporate technology into the classroom, even for the youngest of learners (preschool).
Education and Certifications
University of Michigan – Flint September 2011 – Present
MA Educational Technology (in progress)
Baker College
Cadillac, MI. 2002-present
Northwestern Michigan College Traverse City, MI. 1998-2002
CPR & First Aid Certification
CPI Training (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
Wexford-Missaukee Intermediate School District, December 2007 & Fall 2010
Experienced YMCA Instructor
Designed and implemented a variety of preschool classes and activities based on YMCA values and principles. Classes included preschool sports, arts/crafts, and a summer program at Camp Torenta in Cadillac, MI.
DIBELS (Dynamic Indicator of Basic Early Literacy Skills)
Trained to administer DIBELS screener to elementary children
Key Qualifications
Plan and instruct each subject area using wide variety of teaching aids, motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning.
Develop fun and interesting, hands on lesson plans that meet standards and benchmarks.
Adapt/modify lessons and instructional method as needed. Implement technological approaches to subject material.
Ability to research valuable educational resources on the internet. Utilize community resources and professionals
Detail oriented
Very organized and structured, yet fun & flexible.
Computer Skills
- Software: Microsoft Windows®, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel®, Powerpoint®, Quickbooks, Gradekeeper, educational software/games.
- Skilled in every use of the internet
- System installations & troubleshooting
- Knowledge and use of printers, scanners, digital cameras & videos devices,
and other computer accessories.
- Knowledge and every day use of blogs and social networking sites.
Teaching Experience
Great Start Readiness Program Teacher, October 2009-present Lincoln Elementary, Cadillac, MI
Girls on the Run Coach, 2009 & 2011
Junior Kindergarten Teacher, August 2009-October 2009
Lincoln Elementary, Cadillac, MI
Kindergarten Teacher, June 2008-2009
Franklin Elementary, Cadillac, MI
Student Teacher, August 2007 to February 2008
Lincoln Elementary (2nd Grade) and McKinley Elementary (Kindergarten) in Cadillac, MI
1st/2nd Grade Teacher, October 2007
Team taught fall intercession at Lincoln Elementary in Cadillac, MI
Health Aid, 2005/2006 school year
Assisted 1st grade autistic student in a general education classroom.
Substitute Teacher, K thru High School, 2004 to present
- Long term position acquired April-June 2008, Special
Education at Pine River Area Schools: Team teaching middle school inclusion & Resource Room teacher at LeRoy Elementary
- Long term position acquired March-June 2005, Young MoCI room at McKinley Elementary/WMISD in Cadillac, MI
Preschool Instructor, September 2003 to 2006 Cadillac Area YMCA, Cadillac, MI.
Committee Work and Beyond
- Cadillac Area Public Schools district wide Wellness Committee (2010- present)
- Elementary Language Arts Committee (2008-2009)
- ‘Keepin’ the Peace (Anti-Bullying/Violence) district wide committee
- Shared columnist for Cadillac News with other Great Start Coalition
members. (2010-present)
- Long term position acquired April-June 2008, Special
International Reading Association NAEYC
Quotes from professionals in my field:
“Keri gets along extremely well with staff members and is highly respected as a person and a professional.” Laura Marion, Teacher/Co-worker
“...holds high expectations for herself and the work that she does. This is evident in her planning, implementation and leadership.” Michael Kelso Cadillac Area YMCA Program Director
“...very responsible, extremely organized and works exceptionally well with all staff, students and parents. Keri also has excellent verbal, written, and computer skills.” Kerry Cox, MOCI Teacher
“Ms. Powell incorporated visual, auditory, kinesthetic strategies to keep her students engaged in their learning”
Scott Hanson, Principal
“Keri has the disposition for working with young children. She is compassionate and highly responsible. I believe she will make an excellent contribution as an educator.” Sue Van Dellen, Director of Elementary Teacher Education