CATHERINE (CALI) OOSTMEYER

804 Westhills Dr. South Lyon, MI 48178 oostmey1@gmail.com (248) 974-7613

Education and State Certifications
Ms. Oostmeyer positively

impacted student
CERTIFICATE IN TEACHING (Highly Qualified)............................. June 2017

achievement through
Michigan Department of Education, Lansing, Michigan
fidelity and Provisional Teaching Certificate- Elementary Education K-5 All Subject Areas
instructional

data-driven, research- CERTIFICATE IN TEACHING (Highly Qualified)..... June 2017
based
instructional Michigan Department of Education, Lansing, Michigan
practicesHer dedication, Provisional Teaching Certificate- K-8 Language Arts

passion, genuine love for
children , academic focus, FIFTH YEAR TEACHER INTERN PROGRAM . April 2017

and professional demeanor Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
will
make her an Completed 12 Masters Level Credits
invaluable asset in the 4.0 Fall 2016, 4.0 Spring 2017

school district she chooses
to work with. BACHELOR OF ARTS.. May 2016
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Mrs. RosaLeigh
Johnson Major: Elementary Education with a Teaching Major in Language Arts
Principal Deans List: Fall 2012, Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Spring 2016

Walled Lake Schools
Teaching Experience
WALLED LAKE CONSOLIDATED & SOUTH LYON COMMMUNITY SCHOOLS
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER .............. 2016 Present

Ms. Oostmeyers ability
to reflect and adjust her
WALLED LAKE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
instruction is what sets her

apart from other GLENGARY ELMENTARY SCHOOL .......2016 - 2017
internsShe reflects on her Kindergarten Student Intern
Designed, organized and implemented integrative units in all subject areas with objectives and
practice in a manner that learning targets aligned to the Common Core State Standards
would be expected of a Adapted and enriched district mandated curricula including: Lucy Calkins Writing
seasoned teacher.
Workshop, Everyday Mathematics, Oakland Schools Literacy, and FOSS Science Kits

Mrs. Tracy Donohue Collected data and analyzed information to inform instruction through: DRA, WLLPP, district
common math assessments, iReady, formative and summative assessments.
Field Instructor Taught using technology integration in all subject areas on a daily basis with: Apple iPads,
Michigan State University
SMART Technologies, and ELMO document camera
Implemented, assessed, and accommodated for differentiated instruction in all subject
areas to meet the diverse needs of students, inclusive of those who are speech and
language impaired, gifted/talented, and ELL.
Modeled, coached, and promoted inquiry and curiosity amongst students during daily
Calis value
in building workshop times
relationships and Established, taught, and consistently maintained a clear and effective management system to
dedication to her informing
ensure a caring, safe learning environment
immediately
students was
manages her
evident. Cali EAST LANSING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
classroom with unusual WHITEHILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL............................ 2015 2016
skill for her experience, First Grade Pre-Service Teacher

maximizing the potential of Collaborated with Mentor Teacher and support staff in teaching students
every child. Ms. Cali Acquired, developed, and implemented, a standard based lesson in mathematics, science, social

Oostmeyer is an studies, and literacy

outstanding teacher who
teaches relevant,
engaging, LANSING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
and cognitively challenging WILLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.................... January April 2015
lessons... Second Grade Pre-Service Teacher
Individually tutored Second Grade student in reading areas- specifically letter knowledge and
Mrs. Jennifer Bonkowski phonological awareness
Mentor Teacher

Walled Lake Schools
Administered and assessed student using the Quality Reading Inventory (QRI) to inform
instruction
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804 Westhills Dr. South Lyon, MI 48178 oostmey1@gmail.com (248) 974-7613




Teaching Related Experience
She is extremely
conscientious
of
IXL LEARNING CENTER...2015 - Present maintaining good
South Lyon, MI
practice... Calis ability to
Lead Teacher
relate to the children,
Managed a class of 30+ Elementary age children inclusive of children with Emotional Impairment,

create lesson plans, and
ADHD, and Autism communicate with families
Developed and implemented weekly themed lesson plans
was refreshing to see.
Supervised students on field trips twice a week
Communicated with parents on a daily basis, including instances of behavioral issues Kristen Zarycki
Managed and collaborated with an assistant teacher Ms.

Co-Owner/Director
READ TO SUCCEED............................................................January - May 2015 IXL Learning Center
South Lyon
Lansing, MI
Literacy Tutor
Directed and assisted Second Grade student in increasing reading comprehension level over a course

of time
Conducted Various literacy assessments to track students progress and inform instruction
Calis Opinion Writing

Unit is outstanding. She
RESEARCH ASSISTANT.January - May 2013 demonstrates
hard work,
dedication, and
Michigan State University KID Lab
commitment
Research Assistant
Administered various psychological tasks with children aged 2-12 in schools, learning centers, and

Mrs.
Kristen White
after school programs
Professor
Collected and analyzed data from various psychological tasks to come to conclusions about the
Michigan State University
psychological processes of children
Conspired with a team of other research assistants to verify and review the data we gathered

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Professional Development
She is an exceptional
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY SPEICAL EDUCATION SEMINAR...............2017 ambassador.
As a
FACT FLUENCY SEMINAR WALLED LAKE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS..........2017 coachI believe she is
excellent team player.
an
SMART BOARD AND SMART NOTEBOOK TIER TWO TRAINING..........2016
SMART BOARD AND SMART NOTEBOOK TIER ONE TRAINING...........2016 She is selfless and
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY LEGAL ISSUES SEMINAR...............2016 hardworking.
SPICE IT UP TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP WALLED LAKE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS...........2016
Ms. Danielle Cowper
CPR AND FIRST AID CERTIFICATION............................................2015
First Grade Teacher
South Lyon Schools
Technology
Windows and Apple operating systems
SMART Notebook and SMART board systems
ELMO Document Camera Right from the start,
iReady Curriculum Associates Ms. Oostmeyer
Reading A-Z, GoNoodle established herself as a
Google Drive, Dropbox, and Weebly strong teaching intern.
She connected well with
Other Achievements her students and got to
Michigan State University Pompon Team Member 2012 - 2015 know them not only as
Michigan State University Pompon Team Executive Board Member 2014 - 2015 learners, but also as
individuals.

Additional Work Experience Mrs. Kristen Fowler

Banquet Server, Walnut Creek Country Club- South Lyon, MI 2016 - 2017 Kindergarten Parent
Crew Leader, MSU Union Quick Serve Restaurants- East Lansing, MI 2013 - 2016 Walled Lake Schools
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REFERENCES





MRS. JENNIFER BONKOWSKI
Mentor Teacher Glengary Elementary School
3070 Woodbury St.
Commerce Charter Twp., MI 48390
Personal: (248) 881-3175
E-mail: jenniferbonkowski@wlcsd.org


MRS. ROSALEIGH JOHNSON
Principal - Glengary Elementary School
3070 Woodbury St.
Commerce Charter Twp., MI 48390
School: (248) 956-3100
E-mail: RosaLeighJohnson@wlcsd.org

MRS. TRACY DONOHUE

Field Instructor Michigan State University
1314 Yellowstone Valley Dr.
Milford, MI 48381
Personal: (919) 413-4825
E-mail: donohu41@msu.edu

MS. KRISTEN ZARYCKI

Co-Owner/Director IXL Learning Center
12556 10 Mile Road
South Lyon, MI 48178
IXL Learning Center: (248) 437-6600
E-mail: Kristen@ixlkids.com

MS. DANIELLE COWPER

First Grade Teacher - Dolsen Elementary School
56775 Rice Street
New Hudson, MI 48165
Personal: (248) 762-1149
E-mail: cowperd@slcs.us