Kacy L.

Cameron
3422 Mayapple Lane, Jackson MI 49201
Cell:517.945.8294
kacy.cameron@jcisd.org/kacy.cameron@weebly.com
Certification
K-12 endorsement as a teacher of students with cognitive impairments
Michigan State Elementary Provisional Certificate, April 2014
Education
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan
Bachelor of Science in Special Education, April 2014
Major: Special Education
Graduated Summa Cum Laude, 3.92 Overall, 4.0 Major
Education Experience:
Special Education Student Teacher, Lyle Torrant Center, Jackson, MI, 49203, January 2014-April
2014 (Ages 12-15)

Wrote Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and lead IEP meetings

Implemented the Unique Learning System curriculum
Modified and adapted curriculum based on individual student needs
Input behavioral data in Power Teacher
Co-wrote behavior plans
Planned community outings for students to improve living skills
Assessed students formally and informally using a variety of assessments (school based
common assessment, unique learning systems assessment, etc.) and grading rubrics
Collaborated with building staff to create adaptations and modifications
Organized group and individual activities and projects aligned with curriculum
Used low and high assistive technology to promote communication (i.e. augmentative
communication devices, picture exchange communication system, etc.)
Used ExcentTera, to create Individualized Education Plans, invitations, behavior plans,
etc.
Attended and participated in School Improvement meetings
Created work-folder lessons based on student needs and based on the Unique Learning
System curriculum
Created interactive SmartBoard lessons

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Student Teacher, Village Elementary School, Hartland, MI, September 2013-December 2013 (1st
grade)

Maintained daily classroom management with the help of technology, a visual schedule,
prompts, and check-ins
Created daily, differentiated lesson plans in all subject areas
Facilitated the Readers and Writers workshop curriculum
Integrated differentiated instruction in mathematics, English language arts, and science
Created thematic unit which included all academic areas (i.e. writing, reading,
mathematics, social studies, technology, science, social skills)
Modified instruction to be developmentally appropriate for class
Assessed students formally and informally using a variety of assessments (i.e. running
records, development reading assessments, etc.) and grading rubrics
Sought parent involvement in culminating activities
Worked with building staff to create adaptations and modifications for students with
emotional and cognitive impairments
Attended and participated in Instructional Consultation Team meetings
Worked with the Reading Recovery Specialist and other first grade teachers, to increase
reading levels for at-risk students
Participated in PTO meetings

Field Experience, Mildred Field Elementary School, Canton, MI, January 2013- April 2013
(kindergarten)

Assisted students during regular class time in order to ensure understanding

Led student centers (groups), teaching various academic skills
Headed guided reading groups and book talks
Administered Developmental Reading Assessments (DRA)

Professional Development

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Monthly Readers and Writers Workshop (September 2013-December 2013)

o Presented at a district Readers Workshop, representing Village Elementarys first
grade team
o At these workshops, I learned how to create engaging workshop environments
and the essential components that create effective workshops
Instructional Consultation Teams
PowerTeacher
START training
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
SLIP Transition Conference
Unique Learning System Curriculum Training
Google Docs training
Sensory Integration
SmartBoard 101
Core Vocabulary
IEP Q&A
TieNet Training

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Employment
Jackson County Intermediate School District (June 2014-present)

Special Education CI teacher

Developed students educational and transition plans
Implemented instructional programs
Developed functional behavior plans
Assisted in medical needs of students
Managed behaviors using a variety of programs and techniques
Organized and maintained classroom, as well as required forms and records
Collaborated with staff on positive behavior strategies
Created positive classroom environment for students and staff

Professional Education Service Group (April 2012-June 2014)

Short-term subbed in categorical and cross-categorical rooms as both a teacher and a

paraprofessional
Short-term subbed in elementary general education rooms K-6
Practiced various classroom and behavior management skills

Autism Collaborative Center (June 2012- August 2012)

Worked as a teacher assistant in an Autism spectrum disorder summer camp program

(SPLASH!)
Assisted students during academic time in order to ensure understanding
Led student centers, teaching academic skills
Headed academic centers (groups)
Assisted students in daily living skills

Volunteer Work

Lyle Torrant Center (teacher assistant)

Disability Connections (program assistant)
Autism Collaboration Center (tutor)

Awards and Scholarships

Deans List (every semester from 2009-2014)

Eagle Scholarship (awarded from Eastern Michigan for 3.9+ GPA)
Regents Scholarship (awarded from Eastern Michigan for high GPA)
Jackson Community Foundation Special Education Scholarship

Memberships

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Council for Exceptional Children
o Intellectual Disabilities Branch
Special Skills

Familiar with Smartboard, Prezi, iPad, Weebly, Google docs and websites, PowerTeacher,
Extent Tera, TieNet, familiar with Unique Learning systems curriculum, Reading and
Writers workshop, low and high technology augmentative communication devices,
Microsoft Office

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References

William Cain, Principal, Village Elementary School, (810) 626-2850,

billcain@hartlandschools.us

Amy Rogers, Principal, Lyle Torrant Center, Jackson County ISD, (517) 768-5129,
Amy.Rogers@jcisd.org

Meegan Winters, Assistant Principal, Lyle Torrant Center, (517) 768-5234,

meegan.winters@jcisd.org

Laurianne Hannan, Professor of Biology for Elementary Teachers, Eastern Michigan

University, (734)-355-2755

Alexis Adams, Special Education teacher, Lyle Torrant Center (517) 990-8078.
Alexis.adams@jcisd.org

Jacky Meier, First grade teacher, Village Elementary School, (810) 626-2883,
jackymeier@hartlandschools.us

Sharon Putman, former Principal, Lyle Torrant Center, (517) 768-5114,

sharon.putman@jcisd.org