Brianna Minando

Certification and Endorsements:

Elementary Education (K-5 All Subjects)

Special Education - Learning Disabilities (K-12)
Language Arts (6-8)
Teaching English to Students of Other Languages (K-8)

Brianna Minando

4950 Spring Meadow Drive | Clarkston, MI 48348 | (248) 346-7392 | minandob@msu.edu

www.minandoportfolio.weebly.com
CERTIFICATION AND ENDORSEMENTS
Elementary Education (K-5 All Subjects)
Special Education - Learning Disabilities (K-12)
Language Arts (6-8)
Teaching English to Students of Other Languages (K-8)
EDUCATION
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Certification Internship, April 2015
12 credits towards a Masters in Special Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts, Special Education - Learning Disabilities, August 2014
Cumulative GPA: 3.6/4.0
Teaching Major: Language Arts
Teaching Minor: Teaching English to Students of Other Languages
Global Educators Cohort Program
Deans List Spring 2012-Spring 2014
Study Abroad, Dublin, Ireland: Literature Study, Summer 2013
MSUFCU Study Abroad Scholarship, March 2013

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
McGregor Elementary School, Rochester, Michigan
First Grade Teaching Intern, January 2015-April 2015
Provided differentiated instruction in all academic areas for a group of 19 students including;
several receiving Tier Two and Tier Three supports, three English Language Learners, and
two receiving Special Education services
Gained proficiency in using: Everyday Math, Lucy Calkins Reading and Writing Workshop,
Conscious Discipline, Teach Like a Champion, Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
- C.H.A.M.P.S, Writing Pathways, and Common Core Initiative Curriculum
Developed an inquiry unit integrating reading and writing strategy lessons and book club
Participated in the Community Service Involvement program before school
Van Hoosen Middle School, Rochester, Michigan
Resource Room Grades 6-7 Teaching Intern, August 2014-December 2014
Provided direct instruction in all academic areas for a group of 18 students with a variety of
special needs including; Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Emotionally
Impaired, and Otherwise Health Impaired
Gained proficiency in using: Sopris West Language! Curriculum, Mangrum and Strichart
Study Skills Program, Read Naturally, Visible Thinking Routines, and SMART Technology
Developed a report of educational assessment using Basic Reading Inventory, Dynamic
Assessment, AIMSweb, KeyMath, Woodcock Johnson III, and Fountas and Pinnell
Co-lead several Individualized Education Program meetings
Participated in during and after school events with the Anchors program
Communicated on a weekly basis with students parents or guardians
FIELD EXPERIENCE
Classroom Volunteer, Alternative Center for Education, Rochester Hills, Michigan
Math/Science Grades 11-12, April 2015
Observed and assisted 10 students in an Alternative Education Program
East Lansing High School, East Lansing, Michigan
ESL Summer School Program Grades 9-12, July-August 2014
Assisted teacher and worked closely with 12 students to provide supports inside and outside
of the classroom

Red Cedar Elementary School, East Lansing, Michigan

ESL Grades K-5, June 2014
Observed Word-Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) testing of several
students grade K-5
Henry North Elementary School, Lansing, Michigan
ESL Kindergarten, September 2013-May 2014
Planned, differentiated and led-taught lessons to 22 students in core subject areas focused on
district curriculum, Common Core, and Next Generation Science Standards
Addressed academic, social, and familial needs in an urban and multicultural setting
Developed a Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan for one student
Bennett Woods Elementary School, Okemos, Michigan
Resource Room Grades K-5, September 2012-December 2012
Constructed a practicum research paper focusing on the Least Restrictive Environment within
an Individualized Education Program for one student

Post Oak Elementary School, Lansing, Michigan

Fourth Grade, September 2012-December 2012
Performed an in-depth child study and analysis using Informal Reading Inventory
assessments, Dolch Word Lists, and DIBELS on one student

Tutor, Refugee Development Center, East Lansing, MI

Grades 6-7, September 2011-May 2012
Engaged in large and small group activities as well as one-on-one instruction within a group
of 20+ students
Classroom Volunteer, Sashabaw Middle School, Clarkston, MI
LD, CI, ASD, Resource Room Grades 6-8, May 2012
Observed classroom routines, functionality, and behavior management techniques for groups
of 7-14 students
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
PESG, Oakland County, Michigan, Substitute Teacher, December 2014-Present
Spotlight Dance Center, Clarkston, Michigan, Dance Instructor, August 2014-Present
Oakley, Auburn Hills, MI Sales Associate, July 2011-Present
DTN Management Company, East Lansing, MI Leasing Agent, October 2011-July 2014
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Writing Pathways Training, Rochester Community School, March 2015
PBIS & MTSS, McGregor Elementary School, February 2015
Everyday Math Webinar, Rochester Community Schools, January 2015
Teach Like a P.I.R.A.T.E., Rochester Community Schools, August 2014
Edmodo Training, Van Hoosen Middle School, August 2014
Cultures of Thinking, Rochester Community Schools, August 2014
Legal Basics for New Teachers, Michigan State University, August 2014
Amazing Circles Workshop, Michigan State University, September 2014
Bookshare Training, Van Hoosen Middle School, October 2014
M-STEP Training, Van Hoosen Middle School, December 2014
Heartsaver Adult/Child First Aid and CPR, April 2014
ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS
Community Service Involvement - McGregor Elementary School, August 2015-April 2015
Anchors - Van Hoosen Middle School, August 2014-December 2014
Tomorrows Educators for the Advancement of Multiculturalism; Michigan State University,
January 2011-Present
Student Council of Exceptional Children; Michigan State University, January 2011-Present
Global Educators Cohort Program; Michigan State University, January 2011-Present
TECHNOLOGY
Bookshare, SMART Notebook Software, Edmodo, Google Drive, Weebly, iWork Software, Microsoft Office,
iMovie, and Spelling City

REFERENCES

Ann Marie Rea

Van Hoosen Middle School
Collaborating Teacher
(Special Education)
Rochester Community Schools
1339 North Adams Rd.
Rochester Hills, MI 48306
Cell: (517) 231-7454
area@rochester.k12.mi.us
Barbara Wilkins
McGregor Elementary School
Collaborating Teacher
(General Education)
Rochester Community Schools
1101 First St.
Rochester, MI 48307
Cell: (248) 760-3167
bwilkins@rochester.k12.mi.us
Paula Pritchard
Michigan State University
Field Instructor/Supervisor
Rochester, MI 48306
Cell: (248) 321-0404
pritch45@msu.edu