Professional
Profile
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Dedicated to teaching all people according to their individual or
group needs.
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Prepared to bring students and staff into the twenty-first century
with a rare combination of all age level teaching experience
coupled with many years of business sector skills and experience.1q
Key Qualifications
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Holds Bachelors Degree in English Language and
Literature.
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Wide range of successful, all subject, teaching
experiences in the following grade levels: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 3-5
Special Education
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High level of proficiency in curriculum writing with
Integrated Thematic Instruction.
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Many years of business related experience with a
multifaceted perception of all levels of employee and management
responsibilities. Coursework and on the job experience in management
and staff development.
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Exceptional organization and communication skills
utilizing the latest in technology.
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Michigan Technology Integration Professional/ Freedom to
Learn SuperCoach / Standing Member of MACUL (Michigan Association of
Computer Users in Learning.
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Successful grant writing experience.
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Organization budgeting experience.
Education,
Honors, and Certifications
Bachelor of Arts English Language & Literature
Elementary Minor
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Grand Valley State University, Traverse City, MI. 1999
Associate of Arts
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West Shore Community College, Scottville, MI. 1996
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member
Provisional Certifications
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Current Certified Michigan Elementary Education. K-8 SCC
Exp. 6/2008.
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Early Childhood ZA Endorsement through Ferris State
University
Initiated Endorsement Coursework
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Learning Disability Special Education Program through Calvin College
9 credits completed
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18 hour Planned Teacher Recertification Program through
Central Michigan University 10 Credits completed
Experienced Computer Educator
Michigan Technology Integration Professional,
Community Adult Education Computer Instructor, ISD Professional
Development Computer Instructor, MACUL technology volunteer, FTL 1:1
Laptop/Science/Social Studies 6th Grade Teacher.
Computer Skills
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Software:
Microsoft Office Professional 2003,
Front Page 2002, Adobe Acrobat 5.0, Squeak, etc.
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Webmaster:
Publishing of multilevel websites,
Adult Education Instructor
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System Installation and
Debugging: Hardware and peripheral
Employment History
Professional
Development in Education
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Teacher,
Kaleva Norm Dickson School District,
September 1999 to present
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Student Teacher,
Interlochen
Elementary School, Spring 1999
Platte River
Elementary School, Fall 1998
Computer
Related Positions
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CNC CAD Machinist/Draftsman, 1990 to 1999
HTD Inc, Traverse
City, MI
Civic
Experience
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Deputy Sheriff , 1985 to
1990
Grand Traverse
County ACO, Traverse City, MI
Supervision of
facility staff
Manufacturing
Systems
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Industrial Mechanic Class 2, 1979 to 1985
Napp Systems Inc,
San Marcos, CA
Professional Experience References
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Marlen Cordes -
Supervisor/Principal Kaleva Norman Dickson - Wellston Elementary
School, PO BOX 219, Wellston Michigan 49689 - 231-848-4244
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Lisa Morley Early
Childhood Education Instructor West Shore Community College - 6445
Miller Road, Onekama Michigan 49675 231-889-0186
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Larry Rinehart Manistee
ISD School Social Worker - 17326 Second Street, Arcadia Michigan 49613
231-723-6205
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McAnn Bradford Teacher
Kaleva Norman Dickson - 9238 Northwood Hwy, Onekama Michigan 49675
231-889-3501
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Pastor Robert McLaughlin
- Herring Lake Baptist Church, 4433 Scenic Hwy, Frankfort Michigan
49635 - 231-352-9398
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Samuel E. LoPresto,
Center for Sustained Learning Regions, Lansing, MI 48917, Phone:
(517) 327-9263,
lopresto@gomasa.org
