KASEY JACOBS
ELEMENTARY/SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Professional Online Portfolio: http://kaseyteacher.weebly.com
Contact
517-899-0114
kjjacobs12@gmail.com
1439 N Homer St
Lansing, MI 48912
Education
Bachelor of Arts
Elementary Education
Learning Disabilities
Aquinas College ‘18
Skills
Excellent organization
skills, attention to detail,
and ability to prioritize
projects
Adaptable and strong
management skills
Self motivated, initiative
with a high level of energy
Able to inspire, comfort,
build self-esteem
Excellent communication
skills (children and parent
oriented)
Extensive experience with
at-risk students
Smartboard and other
technology teaching tools
Creating Individual
Educational Programs
(IEPs)
• Kids’ Stuff Teacher, MVP Athletic Club; Grand Rapids, MI — 2017-Present
Student goal-setting and
progress monitoring
Profile
Dedicated and passionate primary educator and special educator seeking a position
in an educator. Experienced with all types of students, having a specific passion for
students with learning disabilities, autism, emotional impairments, physically or
otherwise health impaired, etc. Familiar with diverse teaching methods to promote
higher level thinking and differentiation in the classroom. Able to create a positive
learning experience through engagement and growth mindset learning. A self-
motivated leader with excellent communication abilities with all levels of staff,
students, and parents. Able to support learners with their individual needs through
differentiated instruction and excellent relationship building with students, parents,
and staff.
Experience
• Kindergarten Student Teaching, River City Scholars; Grand Rapids, MI —
2018
Taught students for 12 weeks in an urban setting school. Created lesson
plans, assessments, and facilitated student learning and engagement.
• Learning Disabilities Student Teaching, Jenison Junior High; Grand
Rapids, MI —2018
Taught science to students with IEPs. Created engaging lesson plans,
joined in on IEP meetings, and assessed student learning.
• Special Needs Personal Assistant; Grand Rapids, MI- 2015-2016
Implemented proactive behavior management techniques to assist a
student with Down Syndrome. Planned and organized activities based on
student needs. Assured activities and events outside of the classroom for
the student to engage in social environments and to promote healthy living.
• Kindergarten, 1st and 3rd Grade Reading Assistant, Sound Reading
Program; Campus Elementary, Brookside Elementary, Martin Luther King
Jr. Academy, Grand Rapids, MI — 2017-2018
Designed and taught engaging lessons specific to individual students
struggling in reading. Working together with the general educator, created
reading activities that stimulated reading growth with struggling readers.
Helped to increase test scores of struggling readers. Managed behavior
throughout the classroom and worked with individual students who needed
extra support.
• Reading Tutor, Dutton Elementary; Grand Rapids, MI — 2016-2017
Administered testing of PSI (Phonics Screener for Intervention) and Informal
Reading Inventory testing on student. Prepared learning resources and
developed lesson plans to accommodate learner goals and struggles.
Assessed student needs, identified weak areas, and monitored student
performance.
Lead organized activities at a fitness center and care for children. Provide
children with a safe and comfortable atmosphere and establish positive
relationships with them by designing creative games and activities for
children.
• Fountas and Pinnell Test Proctor, Crossroads Middle School; Grand
Rapids, MI — 2017
Administered testing of Fountas and Pinnell assessment on middle school
students. Ensured safe and orderly environment for test taking. Explained
test rules to students, recorded results, and communicated students’
scores with respect.

References
Kindergarten Cooperating Teacher for Student Teaching at
River City Scholars in Grand Rapids, MI
Name: Tiffany Williams
Email: 95.twilliams@nhaschools.com
Phone number: 616-570-1687

Cooperating Middle School Special Education Teacher at

Resurrection School in Lansing, MI
Name: Jill Jacobs
Email: bjjacobs6@hotmail.com
Phone number: 517-285-9874

Elementary Special Education Cooperating Teacher at Kettle

Lake Elementary in Caledonia, MI
Name: Melissa Kam
Email: kamm@calschools.org
Phone number: 616-868-0234

Reading Specialist Cooperating Teacher at Brookside

Elementary in Grand Rapids, MI
Name: Katie Alles
Email: kate3alles@gmail.com
Phone number: 616-481-0978