Ellen Spendel Spendele@msu.edu (248)-229-9152 1200 East Grand River apartment # 9, East Lansing, MI 48823 Online Portfolio/Website: spendelellen.weebly.

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Certification Provisional Elementary Teaching Certificate MTTC Elementary Education SIOP Oral Spanish Proficiency MTTC Spanish MTTC TESOL Education Michigan State University, 12 Masters credits (2011-2012) Elementary Education Internship (GPA: 4.0) Michigan State University, B.A. (2011) Elementary Education: Minors in Spanish and TESOL, high honors (GPA: 3.89) Internship Year Experience Pinecrest Elementary, East Lansing MI Intern 1st Grade, 40 hours/week August 2011 April 2012 6 week period of Lead Teaching, (implemented own units in all subject areas) Assisted mentor in assessing students through running records and Aims Web Co-planned interventions based on student data and implemented interventions in small groups Differentiated math instruction through pulling small level groups and providing independent activities Worked with students as individuals during writing conferences Developed students discussion skills and engaged them in discussions throughout content areas Integrated the Spanish Language into the curriculum Attended all collaborative 1st grade meetings, staff meetings and professional development Participated in a Teacher Play for March Reading Month Field Experience Wexford Elementary, Lansing MI, 6th-8th Grades August 2010-May 2011 Worked individually with students and small groups for four hours a week Implemented a Science lesson using the EPE model Enhanced students critical thinking skills through a discussion on Galileo Motivated students with authentic maps that related to students use of MapQuest and public transportation Red Cedar Elementary, East Lansing MI, ELL Resource Room Worked individually with students for four hours a week Guided students in creating their own book which they could read to others Used comprehensive input to enhance students learning of English February 2010-May 2010 Issued: April 2012 Passed: February 2011 Passed: February 2011 Passed: April 2011 Passed: April 2011

Sycamore Elementary, Holt MI, 1st Grade August 2009 December 2009 Observed literacy activities for two and half hours a week Assessed one student to further understand her strengths and weaknesses Used data collected to create an individual plan to address students needs Riddle Elementary, Lansing MI, 3rd Grade February 2008-May 2008 Worked individually with students and observed class for two hours a week Used comprehensive input to develop refugee students academic English Language Gave refugee the scaffolding and one on one support they needed Teaching Related Employment Eastminster Child Development Center, East Lansing MI March 2008-present Taught students appropriate behavior through offering alterative choices and positive reinforcement Resolved conflicts through restitution Camp Daggett, Petoskey MI June 2010-August 2010 & August 2011-June 2011 Organized activities to encourage development of positive peer relationships Developed campers self-esteem and sense of identity through positivity stars Care giver/Spanish Tutor to child with Cerebral Palsy, Okemos MI Developed students language skills through comprehensive input February 2009-October 2010

Roeper Summer Day Camp, Birmingham MI Head Counselor for a group of ten four to five year olds Organized small group activities to develop motor skills Comforted campers with parental separation anxiety Community Involvement Outreach to Teach Sheridan Elementary, East Lansing MI Diligently worked on the landscaping to remodel the building English tutor for ELL MSU Graduate Student, East Lansing MI Led mini-activities with newspapers, magazines and short stories Picked various topics to converse on from food to politics Practiced role playing authentic scenarios

June 2008-August 2008

May 2011

February 2010-April 2010

Teachers Aide for Spanish for Kids! East Lansing, MI September 2009-December 2009 Taught students using comprehensive input Engaged students in conversation using the Spanish Language Organized games that provided opportunities for students to practice the language Read to Succeed Tutor, Riddle Elementary, Lansing MI Gained strategies for reaching a struggling reader Tutored one nine year old student below grade level in reading Made personal lesson plans based on students interest Planned interactive activities focused on decoding September 2008-December 2008

Hispanic Outreach Tutor, Pontiac MI September 2005-June 2007 Used comprehensive input to develop students English Language ability Discussed concerns and important information to Parents in the Spanish Language Professional Development Read to Succeed Reading Coach Training (2008) Transgender Issues in Education (2008) Child Development Training for ECDC (2009) Behavior Management/Coping Strategies for campers (2010) Sign Language (15 mini sessions) (2010-11) Member of T.E.A.M (Tomorrows Educators for Advancing Multiculturalism) (2010-2011) Mathematics Lesson Study (2011) Story Telling with Joni Starr (2011) Common Core Standards Math Overview (2011) Common Core Standards Literacy Overview (2011) Reading Street Professional Development (2011) Lucy Calkins Writing Professional Development (2011) Michigan State Technology Conference (2011) Smart Board in school Professional Development (2012) East Lansing Public Schools Diversity Conference (2012) Social Studies Lesson Study (2012) I am a Teacher (2012) Differentiation in Mathematics (2012) Accomplishments Deans List All Semesters at MSU IB Diploma (HL Spanish and Biology) Skills CPR and First Aid Certified Fluent in Spanish Proficient in Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Prezi, Smart Board Notebook Software

References Kerry McGill 1st Grade Teacher, Pinecrest Elementary East Lansing, MI Cell Phone: (517) -927-9433 Email: McGill_KS@elps.k12.mius Robin Harris Field Instructor, Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Cell Phone: (503)-704-4447 Email: robinharris47@gmail.com Kathleen Wakulsky Parent of Pinecrest student East Lansing, MI Cell Phone: (517)-351-0411 Email: kwakulsky@sbcflobal.net Katherine Fisher 1st Grade Teacher, Pinecrest Elementary East Lansing, MI Cell phone: (517)-214-0837 Email:fisher_kh@elps.k12.mi.us Eric Royston 6th, 7th, 8th Montessori Teacher, Wexford Elementary Lansing, MI Cell Phone: 517-927-1930 Email: Eric.Royston@lansingschools.net John Guirey High School Art Teacher & Camp Daggett Sumer Camp Director Petoskey, MI Cell Phone: (231)-838-2106 Email: jjguirey@sbcglobal.net Stacey Horstman Program Director Eastminster Child Development Center East Lansing, MI Work phone: (517) 332-2311 Email: ecdc693@hotmail.com