Elementary K-5 All Subjects (K-8 Self CC)

Elizabeth A. Wencel 1280 Cobb Drive SE, Apt. 2B ▪ Grand Rapids, MI 49508 ▪ [email protected] ▪ 248.495.1766

______OBJECTIVE______I am a lifelong learner seeking a lower elementary special education teaching position that will allow me to meet the social, emotional, academic, and physical needs of each of my students.

______EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS______Michigan Teaching Certification (2007) Elementary K-5 All Subjects (K-8 Self CC) Cognitive Impairment (SA) & Early Childhood (ZA) endorsements

Bachelor of Arts (2006) ▪ Psychology/Special Education ▪ 3.77 GPA Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI

______SPECIAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCE______Wyoming Public Schools Wyoming, MI Practicum teacher, Huntington Woods Elementary April – June 2007 Team teach three to five-year-olds diagnosed with developmental delays and speech & language impairments through positive reinforcement and large & small group instruction Assist students to engage in free play, self-care skills, appropriate social interaction, fine & gross motor activities, and use a picture schedule for smooth independent transitions

Jenison Public Schools Jenison, MI Student teacher, Sandy Hill Elementary March – June 2006 Differentiated instruction in a 4th-5th grade CI/AI classroom; Lead small reading groups Manage and discipline various student behaviors; Assess student work one-on-one Complete DIBELS training with Jim Faye; Observe the Great Leaps Reading Program

Forest Hills Public Schools Grand Rapids, MI Teacher assistant, Knapp Forest Elementary September – December 2005 Design and implement small-group instruction for reading, writing in K-3 resource room Utilize Everyday Mathematics, Handwriting Without Tears, and Reading Records Engage students in creative activities that increase phonic awareness and proprioception Participate in staff, IEP and CST meetings

Rochester Avon Recreation Authority Rochester, MI Classroom counselor, SCAMP camp June & July, 2004 – 2006 Flexibly monitor children ages four to eleven with a wide range of special needs (autism, mild to severe CI, sensory challenges, bipolar disorder, cochlear implant, DS, PI) Help children interact positively with peers, complete crafts, eat lunch, engage in outdoor/indoor play, and attend field trips and assemblies Elizabeth A. Wencel Page 2

______GENERAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCE______Lowell Area Schools Lowell, MI Student teacher, Murray Lake Elementary August – December 2006 Team teach a three-subject third grade rotation Utilize Six Traits, Accelerated Reader, and Steps to Respect anti-bullying program Promote student responsibility through “flip a card” system, daily homework assignment sheets, and random desk organization checks Create and implement a comprehensive unit on pilgrims, family heritage, and bullying Participate in district-wide professional development and SOS meeting

Grand Rapids Public Schools Grand Rapids, MI HOSTS mentor, Straight Elementary September 2004 – April 2005 Guide first grade tutees one-on-one through lessons focused on reading, writing, vocabulary, listening, thinking, and study skills Evaluate mastery of various reading and decoding skills

Jenison Public Schools Jenison, MI Reading workshop leader, Rosewood Elementary September 2003 – April 2004 Conduct reading workshop with six Kindergarten students Guide students through practice of Zoo Phonics, Denelian handwriting, colors, rhyming, shapes, syllable and sound recognition, journal writing, reading, and weekly themes

Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI P.A.L.S. program mentor September 2002 – Dec 2004 Spend several hours a week reading, talking, playing, coloring, and going out with pal Participate in group events to strengthen the big sibling/little sibling relationship

______PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT______GVSU Professional Development Seminars 2006 CPR Training 2006 West Michigan Inclusion Network (WIN) Conference 2005 & 2006 Down Syndrome Association Conference 2005 Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPI) Training 2005 Student MEA member 2005 Celebrate Literacy Conference 2004

______COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT______Mars Hill Bible Church 2006 – Present Race for the Cure 1996 – Present Blood Donor 2001 – Present Very Special Artists Festival Day 2005 Community Peace Festival 2005 Elizabeth A. Wencel Page 3

______REFERENCES______Janet M. Krueger GVSU Field Coordinator 7726 Kirkwall Drive Ada, MI 49301 616.676.3218

Mary Helen DeLiefde General Education Cooperating Teacher Murray Lake Elementary 3275 Alden Nash NE Lowell, MI 49331 616.987.2750

Mary Courville Early Childhood Cooperating Teacher Huntington Woods Elementary 4334 Byron Center Wyoming, MI 49519 616.530.7537

Susan Filius Special Education Cooperating Teacher Sandy Hill Elementary 1990 Baldwin Ave. Jenison, MI 49428 616.457.1404

Jodi Bajko Special Education Cooperating Teacher Knapp Forest Elementary 4243 Knapp Valley Drive NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525 616.493.8980

Jennifer Garwood SCAMP Camp Teacher Rochester Avon Recreation Authority 1330 Painterest Rochester Hills, MI 48306 248.652.1653

______ONLINE PORTFOLIO______http://www2.gvsu.edu/~wencele