Taylor

F. Lederman
5080 Silverwood Drive, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
(248) 672-7856 Ledermant@gmail.com
http://taylorledermanportfolio.weebly.com/

Objective
Obtain a special education teaching position and to provide opportunities for students to increase their creativity, higher-
order thinking, and curiosity.

Education
Michigan State University: East Lansing, Michigan




May 2014
Major: Special Education Learning Disabilities
12 post Graduate Credits





August 2014 - Present


Certification
Elementary Education K-5

Endorsements
Special Education Learning Disabilities K-12



Internship Experience





Gill Elementary School: Farmington, Michigan




Student Intern
1st grade








January 2015 April 2015
Co-taught and learned from mentor teacher
Planned and executed individual and group lessons
Engaged 23 students in classroom activities
Conducted parent-teacher conferences
Recorded student grades and assisted in filling out student report cards
Resource room K 4




August 2014 December 2014
Instructional consultation team member
Planned and provided individualized instruction for 17 students
Planned and executed individual and group lessons
Co-taught and learned from mentor teacher
Planned, facilitated, attended, and collaborated during Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings
Assisted in developing, writing, and implementing IEPs in the classroom

Pre Internship Field Experience
Cole Academy: Lansing, Michigan




September 2013 May 2014
Planned literacy and mathematics interventions with small groups of students
Facilitated individual and small group instruction for students at the strategic level in literacy and mathematics
Planned and taught lessons in all subject areas
Helped with daily activities and general classroom management

Lyons Elementary School: Lansing, Michigan


September 2012 December 2012
Conducted formal and informal literacy assessments on students in kindergarten
Observed classroom activities and management techniques
Used students current level of understanding to teach three language arts lessons in word recognition,
comprehension, and vocabulary

Gardner Middle School: Lansing, Michigan


September 2012 December 2012
Worked in an emotionally impaired classroom with grades 6 8
Worked one-on-one with students in all subjects as extra assistance was required
Escorted students to specials and gave support when needed
Helped with the push in inclusion of students in the general education classroom

Relevant Work Experience
Sheiko Elementary School: West Bloomfield, Michigan



April 2015 June 2015
Resource Room (3-5) Long Term Substitute
Planned and executed individual and group lessons
Provided support to students in the resource room as well as the general education classroom



Substitute Teacher: EDUStaff LLC



October 2014 Present
Substitute teacher for Royal Oak, Farmington, and West Bloomfield School Districts in Michigan
Counselor
Tamarack Camps: Ortonville, Michigan




June 2009 August 2015
Counselor
Worked with children of various ages (6-16)
Responsible for the childrens daily activities and well being
Created opportunities for unity and bonding between Israeli and American campers
Travel Trip Staff
Lead a five week backpacking trip through 8 national parks from Michigan to California
Lead a seven week backpacking trip from Michigan to Alaska
Responsible for twenty-five teenagers physical and mental health and well-being
Encouraged a sense of community as well as personal and communal growth

Leadership
Sigma Delta Tau Sorority





January 2013 January 2014
Vice President of New Member Education
Prepared and taught lessons about the history of the chapter
Lester & Jewell Morris Hillel Jewish Student Center

August 2010 May 2012
Alternative Spring Break Coordinator
Planned and organized a trip for 30 college students to experience and participate in a variety of volunteer
experiences as they traveled across the United States
Tutored inner city Los Angeles elementary school students in an after school program

Professional Development
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certified




Spring 2015
Child and adult CPR Certified






Spring 2015
First Aid Certified







Spring 2015
ReadWell Training







Fall 2014
SMARTboard Instruction







Fall 2014

Community Service
Jewish Disaster Response Corps: Oklahoma



March 2014
Rebuilt and restored houses and other structures that were destroyed in the tornadoes that hit Oklahoma in May
of 2013
Dance Marathon






February 2014
Raised funds for The Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation and Sparrow Children's Center
Jewish National Fund: Israel







March 2013
Beautification projects including building community gardens and painting murals on schools
Helped create a handicap accessible walking trail
Cleared brush to prevent forest fires from reoccurring




Destination Detroit






September 2013 May 2014
Building bridges between diverse student groups through meaningful service that engages Detroit students
Provided academic, artistic and athletic enrichment in partnership with city schools, while serving as college-
positive role models
City Year: Los Angeles






March 2011 & March 2012
Helped rebuild inner-city elementary schools in Los Angeles, California
Tutored at an after-school program
Lakes Area TOPSoccer







September 2005 Present
Volunteer and coach children and young adults with special needs
Provide the opportunity of learning and playing soccer to any boy or girl with a mental or physical disability
Chrons & Colitis Foundation of America




September 2004 Preset
Raised funds and volunteered for the annual TAKE STEPS charity walk

Technology
Proficient in numerous instructional technology applications including all Microsoft applications, SmartBoard,
SMART Exchange, SMART notebook, MIStar, Google, Elmo Digital Presenter, Skype, Reading A-Z, Weebly, and
Prezi.

Interests
Traveling, hiking, photography, dancing

References

Tina Brander
Michigan State University Field Instructor (East Lansing, Michigan)
branderb@msu.edu
(517) 420-6325

Joshua Leider
Tamarack Camps Supervisor (Ortonville, Michigan)
Josh.h.leider@gmail.com
(248) 495-7658

Geralyn Scahde
Fall Mentor Teacher Gill Elementary School (Farmington Hills, Michigan)
Geralyn.schade@farmington.k12.mi.us
(248) 921 - 3971

Erin Wooton
Spring Mentor Teacher Gill Elementary School (Farmington Hills, Michigan)
Erin.wooton@farmington.k12.mi.us
(248) 939 - 2545

Alhad & Leena Naik
Parents of student Gill Elementary School
Lkurkoti31@yahoo.com
Alhad: (248) 252 4101
Leena: (248) 739 0079