Maura Jones

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Certifications
Michigan Elementary Standard Certificate May 2019
K-5 All Subjects
K-8 Mathematics

Education
Teacher Certification May 2019
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
· Completed 12 graduate-level credits

Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education May 2018

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
· Teaching Major: Mathematics
· Global Educator Cohort Program

University of Cambridge Study Abroad Summer 2016

Teaching Experience

Year-long Teaching Intern- Kindergarten and First Grade August 2018- April 2019
Buchanan & Burton Elementary, Grand Rapids Public Schools, Grand Rapids, MI

· Created a book club for advanced readers in grades 3 and 4 with other Michigan State University interns
· Co-planned and collaborated with mentor teacher to create quality lesson plans for students in all subject areas
· Reflected and adapted skills based on own teaching techniques and state guidelines
· Utilized student-centered learning techniques including demonstrations, independent learning, and modeling
· Differentiated techniques to adapt to students’ different learning styles and abilities
· Assumed all classroom responsibilities including lesson planning, classroom management, and data
management for a class of 25 students for six weeks
· Practiced classroom management skills and created a productive learning environment

Field Placement - Third Grade September 2017- April 2018

Cornell Elementary School, Okemos, Michigan

· Assisted in the classroom and established relationships with students through consistent positive interactions
· Planned and taught whole class hands-on lessons in mathematics, literacy, social studies, and science
· Observed daily classroom activities and management techniques
· Adapted classroom and lessons for diverse learners
Field Placement - Second Grade September 2016- December 2016
Donley Elementary School, East Lansing, Michigan

· Tutored a single student using pre, post, formative assessments to analyze student’s strengths and areas of
need
· Provided support for student outside of normal classroom time in order to advance reading comprehension
and literacy skills

Field Placement - First - Fifth September 2014- December 2014

Refugee Development Center, Lansing, Michigan

· Assisted in an English language-learning after school program which provided tutoring to elementary
emerging bilingual refugee students
· Planned lessons, small group activities, and collected data to assess student learning

Other Experience
Resident Assistant July 2018
Gifted and Talented Education (GATE), East Lansing, MI
· Monitored students during daily classes, nightly activities, and excursions
· Created a friendly and comfortable environment for students in the MSU dorms
· Worked with a team of RAs and attended nightly staff meetings

Mathematics and SAT Tutor September 2017- May 2018

MSU College of Education, East Lansing, Michigan
· Selected as a SAT tutor for applicants to the College of Education Teacher Preparation Program
· Tutored a range of mathematics courses offered by Michigan State University
· Improved tutoring skills through completion of training with the Collaborative Learning Center at Michigan
State University

Mentor September 2017- May 2018

Spartan Success Scholar Program, East Lansing, Michigan
· Planned monthly student events with the help of MSU Neighborhood Directors
· Met with students and supervisors on a biweekly basis
· Mentored students in the Spartan Success Scholar program who are either first generation, Pell eligible, or
currently on academic probation

Undergraduate Learning Assistant September 2016- December 2017

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
· Instructed mathematics content, both calculus and algebra, in a small classroom setting
· Tutored calculus and algebra courses in the Math Learning Center at Michigan State University
· Proctored examinations for a variety of mathematics courses
· Administered and graded quizzes, midterm, and final examinations

Technology Skills
· SMART board & Interactive Whiteboard · Document Camera
· Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for Mac · Google: Docs, Sheets, Forms, Classroom
and PC