Julie L. Terry
Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Masters of Arts in Education, Expected Graduation- August 2013
Literacy Concentration
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts, Graduated May 2008
Major: Elementary Education
Minor: Integrated Science
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Masters of Arts in Education, Expected Graduation- August 2013
Literacy Concentration
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts, Graduated May 2008
Major: Elementary Education
Minor: Integrated Science
Certification
Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate, May 2009
K-5 All Subjects Areas
6-8 Integrated Science
Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate, May 2009
K-5 All Subjects Areas
6-8 Integrated Science
Teaching Experience
Sylvester Elementary School, Berrien Springs, Mi
Berrien Springs Public Schools
Teacher, 4th grade, August 2010 - Present
- Planned, prepared, and taught daily lessons in all subject areas based on Common Core State Standards
- Used differentiation strategies to teach reading, writing, and mathematics
- Collaborate with grade level team to implement curriculum
- Member of School Improvement/Data Team
- Implemented and adjust curriculum for students with special needs
Kennedy Primary Academy, South Bend, Indiana
South Bend Community School Corporation
Teacher, 2nd grade, August 2009- June 2010
- Prepared and taught daily lesson plans in all subject areas based on state and district standards
- Used flexible grouping to differentiate instruction for all second graders in math and reading
- Collaborated with grade level teachers to create unique academy curriculum
- Incorporated weekly scientific inquiry activities through the use of a math/science lab
- Assessed students based on district and specific academy standards
- Active member of Positive Behavior Support team
- Implemented and adjusted curriculum and IEP for student with special needs
Maple Elementary School, West Bloomfield, Michigan
Walled Lake Consolidated School District
Long Term Substitute, Second Grade, May 2009-June 2009
-Taught and assess curriculum benchmarks for the end of the year in all subject areas
- Prepared files and completed report cards for each student
- Lead students on a community field trip to reinforce social studies concepts learned
Maple Elementary School, West Bloomfield, Michigan
Walled Lake Consolidated School District
Teacher-Intern, First Grade, August 2008-May 2009
- Prepared and taught daily lesson plans in all subject areas
- Used state and district standards to plan and implement classroom activities
- Worked cooperatively with supervising, grade level, and special education teachers
- Implemented a balanced literacy program using the Daily Five management system
- Adjusted Everyday Mathematics curriculum into a workshop approach in order to differentiate for a wide range of abilities
- Modified curriculum for both special education and ELL students
- Communicated with parents regarding student's needs and accomplishments
Pleasant View Elementary School, Lansing, Michigan
Lansing Public School District
Pre-Internship Senior Placement, Second grade, September 2007-May 2008
- Developed and taught an integrative science unit
- Planned and taught small and whole group lessons in all subject areas
Cavanaugh Elementary School, Lansing, Michigan
Lansing Public School District
Pre-Internship Junior Placement, Third Grade, May 2007- June 2007
- Developed and taught small and whole group lessons in literacy
Gier Park Elementary School, Lansing, Michigan
Lansing Public School District
Pre-Internship Sophomore Placement, Fifth Grade, January 2007- April 2007
- Worked with students on an individual basis in literacy and mathematics
Sylvester Elementary School, Berrien Springs, Mi
Berrien Springs Public Schools
Teacher, 4th grade, August 2010 - Present
- Planned, prepared, and taught daily lessons in all subject areas based on Common Core State Standards
- Used differentiation strategies to teach reading, writing, and mathematics
- Collaborate with grade level team to implement curriculum
- Member of School Improvement/Data Team
- Implemented and adjust curriculum for students with special needs
Kennedy Primary Academy, South Bend, Indiana
South Bend Community School Corporation
Teacher, 2nd grade, August 2009- June 2010
- Prepared and taught daily lesson plans in all subject areas based on state and district standards
- Used flexible grouping to differentiate instruction for all second graders in math and reading
- Collaborated with grade level teachers to create unique academy curriculum
- Incorporated weekly scientific inquiry activities through the use of a math/science lab
- Assessed students based on district and specific academy standards
- Active member of Positive Behavior Support team
- Implemented and adjusted curriculum and IEP for student with special needs
Maple Elementary School, West Bloomfield, Michigan
Walled Lake Consolidated School District
Long Term Substitute, Second Grade, May 2009-June 2009
-Taught and assess curriculum benchmarks for the end of the year in all subject areas
- Prepared files and completed report cards for each student
- Lead students on a community field trip to reinforce social studies concepts learned
Maple Elementary School, West Bloomfield, Michigan
Walled Lake Consolidated School District
Teacher-Intern, First Grade, August 2008-May 2009
- Prepared and taught daily lesson plans in all subject areas
- Used state and district standards to plan and implement classroom activities
- Worked cooperatively with supervising, grade level, and special education teachers
- Implemented a balanced literacy program using the Daily Five management system
- Adjusted Everyday Mathematics curriculum into a workshop approach in order to differentiate for a wide range of abilities
- Modified curriculum for both special education and ELL students
- Communicated with parents regarding student's needs and accomplishments
Pleasant View Elementary School, Lansing, Michigan
Lansing Public School District
Pre-Internship Senior Placement, Second grade, September 2007-May 2008
- Developed and taught an integrative science unit
- Planned and taught small and whole group lessons in all subject areas
Cavanaugh Elementary School, Lansing, Michigan
Lansing Public School District
Pre-Internship Junior Placement, Third Grade, May 2007- June 2007
- Developed and taught small and whole group lessons in literacy
Gier Park Elementary School, Lansing, Michigan
Lansing Public School District
Pre-Internship Sophomore Placement, Fifth Grade, January 2007- April 2007
- Worked with students on an individual basis in literacy and mathematics
Related Skills
Swim Instructor and Lifeguard- WSI Certified, 2002-2006
Proficient in the following:
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Power School, Power Teacher, School Net, Pinnacle, document cameras, Mimio, iMovie, and various other edtech websites and apps.
Swim Instructor and Lifeguard- WSI Certified, 2002-2006
Proficient in the following:
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Power School, Power Teacher, School Net, Pinnacle, document cameras, Mimio, iMovie, and various other edtech websites and apps.
Professional Development
Literacy Training - Reader's/Writer's Workshop, 2010-present -Deonna Montei
Assessment Series- Teaching and Assessing the Common Core, 2012
Various Common Core State Standards Seminars, 2011-present
Differentiated Instruction/ Co-Teaching, 2011 - Kathleen Kryza
Literacy Training - Reader's/Writer's Workshop, 2010-present -Deonna Montei
Assessment Series- Teaching and Assessing the Common Core, 2012
Various Common Core State Standards Seminars, 2011-present
Differentiated Instruction/ Co-Teaching, 2011 - Kathleen Kryza
References available upon request.