Kelsey Drabik

“What we want is to see the child in pursuit of

knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the
child.” –George Bernard Shaw
 Kelsey Drabik
21067 Summerfield Dr. Macomb, MI 48044 | 586-719-0438 | drabikke@msu.edu

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as an elementary or middle school teacher in an environment where I can
challenge and support my students both academically and socially.

EDUCATION
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI August 2017-May 2018
College of Education, Post-Bachelor Teacher Certification Program
 12 graduate credits

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan August 2012-May 2017

College of Education, Teacher Certification Program
 Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education
 Teacher Major: Integrated Science

CREDENTIALS/CERTIFICATIONS
Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate May 2018
 K-5 All Subject Areas
 Integrated Science: Grades 6-8

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Seminole Academy, Mt. Clemens, MI August 2017-May 2018
General Education Teacher Intern, Kindergarten
 Collaborated daily with fellow staff and support team members
 Taught CKLA and Bridges Math curriculum
 Designed and taught units in math, science, social studies, literacy, and writing
 Accommodated lessons in order to reach a diverse group of learners
 Served as a member of the School Improvement Team, attending bi-weekly meetings
collaborating with fellow staff members

Mount Clemens Community School District, Mt. Clemens, MI August 2017- May 2018
Substitute Teacher

Explorer Elementary School, Williamston, Michigan January 2017- May 2017

Pre-Internship Placement, 4th Grade
 Planned and taught lessons in both mathematics and language arts
 Adjusted and accommodated lesson plans and curriculum to better reach a diverse audience
 Worked will a leveled small group in reading comprehension and fluency

Elmwood Elementary School, Lansing, Michigan September 2015- May 2016

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Pre-Internship Placement, 1 Grade
 Planned and taught lessons in both social studies and science
 Increased individual student’s literacy and automatic word recognition through working in
small groups by tracking growth and effective learning methods throughout the year

Forest View Elementary School, Lansing, Michigan January 2013-May 2013

Pre-Internship Placement, 2nd Grade
  Observed classroom activities and management techniques in lessons taught in both whole
class and small group formats
 Worked individually with students in mathematics

TEACHING-RELATED EXPERIENCE

Childcare Provider, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI May 2017- Present

Childcare Provider and Summer Tutor, Troy, MI May 2016-September 2016

Danceworks of Michigan, L.L.C., Holt, MI September 2014-June 2016

Dance Instructor
 Developed a yearlong progressive lesson plan personalized to each student
 Assessed student growth and achievement throughout the course of classes
 Exercised creative and artistic freedom as the sole leader of the classroom through
choreographing routines and developing exercises
 Utilized multiple teaching approaches through instructing a diverse group of learners ranging
in age from early elementary students to adults

TECHNOLOGY
 Microsoft Office
 Excel
 Promethean Board
 ClassFlow- lesson delivery software for interactive whiteboards
 Google Drive
 PowerSchool

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Individual Reading Instruction Plan (IRIP) Training Seminar, Mt. Clemens, MI, August 2017

Responsive Classroom Professional Development, Mt. Clemens, MI, August 2017

Legal Issues Seminar, Detroit, MI, October 2017

Responsive Classroom Professional Development, Mt. Clemens, MI, November 2017

MTSS Professional Development Seminar, Mt. Clemens, MI, November 2017

HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Dean’s List, Michigan State University, August 2015

Dean’s List, Michigan State University, August 2014

Chi Omega Fraternity for Women, Secretary, September 2013

References: Need 4-6

(1) Mary Foster

(2) Deb Caligiuri
(3) Mrs. X (?)
(4) Ann McCormick (?)
(5) Rachelle Zawinsky (?)
(6) Stephanie Baker (?)

Portfolio will be provided at professional interview.