Amber Ricketts
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
To obtain an elementary teaching position which enables me to celebrate diversity, encourage growth, and produce a community which allows my students to create change.
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CERTIFICATION
K-5 all subjects
6-8 Language Arts
Adult, Child and Infant CPR, First Aid, Automated External Defibrillation
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EDUCATION
2009-Present Michigan State University – East Lansing, MI
Masters of Art in Education
· Teaching concentration in Literacy
· Overall GPA: 3.86
2005-2009 Michigan State University – East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts in Education
· Teaching concentration in Language Arts
· Overall GPA: 3.48
· Dean’s List: 6 semesters
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TEACHING EXPERIENCES
2010-2011 Urbandale Elementary School - Battle Creek, MI
2nd Grade Teacher
· Planned, and implemented curriculum in all subject matters within an urban school district.
· Implemented positive behavior support (PBS) at all tiers within the classroom setting.
· Collaboratively planned and wrote goals for an elementary STEM proposal.
· Participated in writing goals and accommodations for Individual Educational Plans.
· Lead student conferences to update guardians of academic and behavioral performance.
· Collaborated with peers to create a learning environment which met the diverse needs of students from various ethnic
and socioeconomic backgrounds.
2009-2010 Hiawatha Elementary School – Okemos, MI
Michigan State University year Long Internship -3rd Grade
· Planned, and implemented curriculum in all subject matters.
· Integrated technology into the classroom.
· Differentiated instruction for gifted students.
· Organized and lead monthly book club luncheons.
· Participated in Individual Educational Plans and helped perform administrative duties
2006-2009 Freedom Schools – Battle Creek, MI
Servant Leader Intern (Lead Teacher) – Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade
· Completed six successful weeks per summer of training and teaching disadvantaged children in the Battle Creek Area.
· Implemented and integrated a reading curriculum, and planned activities to increase childrens’ passion and
enthusiasm to read.
· Facilitated a social action day where students rallied for their personal beliefs and values.
2008-2009 Dimondale Elementary – Dimondale, MI
Michigan State University Senior Field Placement -2nd Grade
· Observed and taught lessons in a second grade classroom.
· Graded papers, and assisted on field trips.
2007-2008 Pleasant view Magnet School – Lansing, MI
Michigan State University Junior Field Placement – 5th Grade
· Observed and taught lessons in a fifth grade classroom.
· Implemented pre-assessments, post assessments, and gathered data on focus students.
2007-2007 Shabazz Academy – Lansing, MI
Michigan State University Service Learning Placement – Kindergarten
· Incorporated creative dramatics into classroom lessons and activities through puppetry and rhythm.
· Observed and assisted in learning centers, and small group activities.
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RELATED EXPERIENCES
2008-2010 Michigan State University – East Lansing, MI
Community Coordinator/Residence Life
· Worked in an international/graduate student based hall. Resolved conflicts, promoted multicultural awareness, and
enhanced personal well being.
· Assessed the needs of a learning/living community of 250 students and planned programs for residents to enhance
their social, emotional, and academic interaction.
2003-2005 Berean Seventh-Day Adventist Church – Battle Creek, MI
Youth Leader
· Assessed the needs of 10-15 children from K-12th grade and organized programs centered on their social, academic,
and spiritual development.
· Supervised children, created lessons, and implemented enrichment activities.
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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
2009-2010 Okemos Public Schools – Okemos, MI
Social Committee Member
· Helped plan Bosses’ day, Secretary’s day, and holiday celebrations.
· Organized gifts for administrators in the building.
2009-2010 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Student Member
· Used online resources to formulate lesson plans and compare NCTM standards and process goals to Michigan
standards.
______________________________________________________________________________________________
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCES
Proficient in:
· Smartboard Interactive Whiteboard
· Digital Visual Presenters
· Document Cameras
· Microsoft Office Suite 2007
[email protected]
Printable Version
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To obtain an elementary teaching position which enables me to celebrate diversity, encourage growth, and produce a community which allows my students to create change.
______________________________________________________________________________________________
CERTIFICATION
K-5 all subjects
6-8 Language Arts
Adult, Child and Infant CPR, First Aid, Automated External Defibrillation
______________________________________________________________________________________________
EDUCATION
2009-Present Michigan State University – East Lansing, MI
Masters of Art in Education
· Teaching concentration in Literacy
· Overall GPA: 3.86
2005-2009 Michigan State University – East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts in Education
· Teaching concentration in Language Arts
· Overall GPA: 3.48
· Dean’s List: 6 semesters
______________________________________________________________________________________________
TEACHING EXPERIENCES
2010-2011 Urbandale Elementary School - Battle Creek, MI
2nd Grade Teacher
· Planned, and implemented curriculum in all subject matters within an urban school district.
· Implemented positive behavior support (PBS) at all tiers within the classroom setting.
· Collaboratively planned and wrote goals for an elementary STEM proposal.
· Participated in writing goals and accommodations for Individual Educational Plans.
· Lead student conferences to update guardians of academic and behavioral performance.
· Collaborated with peers to create a learning environment which met the diverse needs of students from various ethnic
and socioeconomic backgrounds.
2009-2010 Hiawatha Elementary School – Okemos, MI
Michigan State University year Long Internship -3rd Grade
· Planned, and implemented curriculum in all subject matters.
· Integrated technology into the classroom.
· Differentiated instruction for gifted students.
· Organized and lead monthly book club luncheons.
· Participated in Individual Educational Plans and helped perform administrative duties
2006-2009 Freedom Schools – Battle Creek, MI
Servant Leader Intern (Lead Teacher) – Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade
· Completed six successful weeks per summer of training and teaching disadvantaged children in the Battle Creek Area.
· Implemented and integrated a reading curriculum, and planned activities to increase childrens’ passion and
enthusiasm to read.
· Facilitated a social action day where students rallied for their personal beliefs and values.
2008-2009 Dimondale Elementary – Dimondale, MI
Michigan State University Senior Field Placement -2nd Grade
· Observed and taught lessons in a second grade classroom.
· Graded papers, and assisted on field trips.
2007-2008 Pleasant view Magnet School – Lansing, MI
Michigan State University Junior Field Placement – 5th Grade
· Observed and taught lessons in a fifth grade classroom.
· Implemented pre-assessments, post assessments, and gathered data on focus students.
2007-2007 Shabazz Academy – Lansing, MI
Michigan State University Service Learning Placement – Kindergarten
· Incorporated creative dramatics into classroom lessons and activities through puppetry and rhythm.
· Observed and assisted in learning centers, and small group activities.
______________________________________________________________________________________________
RELATED EXPERIENCES
2008-2010 Michigan State University – East Lansing, MI
Community Coordinator/Residence Life
· Worked in an international/graduate student based hall. Resolved conflicts, promoted multicultural awareness, and
enhanced personal well being.
· Assessed the needs of a learning/living community of 250 students and planned programs for residents to enhance
their social, emotional, and academic interaction.
2003-2005 Berean Seventh-Day Adventist Church – Battle Creek, MI
Youth Leader
· Assessed the needs of 10-15 children from K-12th grade and organized programs centered on their social, academic,
and spiritual development.
· Supervised children, created lessons, and implemented enrichment activities.
______________________________________________________________________________________________
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
2009-2010 Okemos Public Schools – Okemos, MI
Social Committee Member
· Helped plan Bosses’ day, Secretary’s day, and holiday celebrations.
· Organized gifts for administrators in the building.
2009-2010 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Student Member
· Used online resources to formulate lesson plans and compare NCTM standards and process goals to Michigan
standards.
______________________________________________________________________________________________
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCES
Proficient in:
· Smartboard Interactive Whiteboard
· Digital Visual Presenters
· Document Cameras
· Microsoft Office Suite 2007
