Cory Puskala
Resume
[email protected]
Objective
To obtain a teaching position in which I can create a structured, developmentally appropriate, and curriculum rich classroom where students become active learners who take pride in their work and their accomplishments.
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Education
Michigan State University
2010-2012
Master of Arts in Education
Concentration Area: Special Education, 3.85 GPA
Michigan State University
2007-2008, East Lansing, MI
Teacher Certification Internship Year Post-Baccalaureate, GPA: 3.75
Michigan State University
2004-2007, East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Disciplinary major: Language Arts
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Certification
Michigan, K - 5 All Subject Areas
Ohio, Prek - 5 All Subject Areas
Kentucky, K - 5 All Subject Areas
American Red Cross
MLPP
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Teaching Experience
Taylor Mill Elementary School, Covington, KY- 2012- Present
Read to Achieve Teacher
Taylor Mill Elementary School, Covington, KY- 2009-2012
Teacher in a First Grade Classroom
Laurel Park Elementary School, Apex, NC- 2008-2009
Lead Teacher in a Full Day Kindergarten Classroom
Internship
Attwood Elementary School, Lansing, MI- 2007-2008
Michigan State University Year Long Internship – Kindergarten
Field Experience
Elliot Elementary School, Holt, MI- 2006-2007
Michigan State University Senior Year Field Experience – 2nd grade
Mt. Hope Elementary, Lansing, MI- 2005
Michigan State University Junior Year Field Placement – Kindergarten
Teaching Related Work Experience
Tutor- 2009-2011
Tutor
Attwood Elementary School- 2007-2008
Tutor
Lansing Public Schools, Lansing, MI- 2007-2008
Substitute Teacher
Professional Development
Math and Language Arts Common Core Standards Training, June 2012
Math in Focus Training and Common Core Standards Training, July 2011
Week long Orton Gillingham Training, July 2009
Partners for Mathematics Learning Modules- Elementary, February 2009
Math Trailblazers Workshop, July 2008
Writing with No Tears Workshop, March 2008
MEA Teacher Rights and Responsibilities, presented by Jeffrey Murphy, December 2007
Smartboard Workshop, presented by Melissa Whato, November 2007
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Awards
ETS Recognition of Excellence Award
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Technology
References provided upon request
To obtain a teaching position in which I can create a structured, developmentally appropriate, and curriculum rich classroom where students become active learners who take pride in their work and their accomplishments.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Education
Michigan State University
2010-2012
Master of Arts in Education
Concentration Area: Special Education, 3.85 GPA
Michigan State University
2007-2008, East Lansing, MI
Teacher Certification Internship Year Post-Baccalaureate, GPA: 3.75
Michigan State University
2004-2007, East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Disciplinary major: Language Arts
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Certification
Michigan, K - 5 All Subject Areas
Ohio, Prek - 5 All Subject Areas
Kentucky, K - 5 All Subject Areas
American Red Cross
MLPP
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Teaching Experience
Taylor Mill Elementary School, Covington, KY- 2012- Present
Read to Achieve Teacher
- Grant funded program
- Focuses on intensive reading interventions for struggling readers
Taylor Mill Elementary School, Covington, KY- 2009-2012
Teacher in a First Grade Classroom
- Created a structured classroom environment with rules, routines and expectations
- Delivered diverse instruction to students with varying abilities in the classroom
- Followed curriculum based programs aligned with Common Core Standards, such as Houghton Mifflin, Everyday Math, Math in Focus, and Orton Gillingham
- Completed Kentucky Internship Program(KTIP), a mentor program for new teachers
- Worked on the KYCID and Professional Development committees for Taylor Mill Elementary
Laurel Park Elementary School, Apex, NC- 2008-2009
Lead Teacher in a Full Day Kindergarten Classroom
- Used running records to best guide student reading instruction
- Followed curriculum based programs aligned with NC standard course of study, such as Houghton Mifflin, Trailblazers, and Harcourt
- Became an active member of the school community, participating in professional development, fundraising activities, and the school improvement committee
- Collaborated with staff members in professional learning communities and grade level meetings to plan for instruction
- Participated in Kid Talk discussions to plan research based interventions for at-risk children
Internship
Attwood Elementary School, Lansing, MI- 2007-2008
Michigan State University Year Long Internship – Kindergarten
- Co-taught and planned with collaborating teacher in order to develop instructional practices
- Independently planned, implemented and assessed curriculum based lessons and units for literacy, math, science, and social studies
- Independently carried out teacher responsibilities over a two-month lead teaching period
- Assessed student growth and conducted parent-teacher conferences
Field Experience
Elliot Elementary School, Holt, MI- 2006-2007
Michigan State University Senior Year Field Experience – 2nd grade
- Created and implemented lessons in the subject areas of: science, social studies, math, and literacy
- Reflected on lesson plans taught and their effectiveness to yield the desired learning goal
Mt. Hope Elementary, Lansing, MI- 2005
Michigan State University Junior Year Field Placement – Kindergarten
- Worked with students one-on-one in the classroom
- Observed and assessed the development and learning styles of a 5 year old
Teaching Related Work Experience
Tutor- 2009-2011
Tutor
- After school tutor, focused on reading and math skills with multiple age groups
Attwood Elementary School- 2007-2008
Tutor
- After school tutor, focused on enhancing reading and writing skills for elementary students
- Conducted Pre & Post Test Assessments: Slosson Word Test and DRA
Lansing Public Schools, Lansing, MI- 2007-2008
Substitute Teacher
- Supervised and instructed in my internship placement classroom
- Performed daily routines and taught planned lessons
Professional Development
Math and Language Arts Common Core Standards Training, June 2012
Math in Focus Training and Common Core Standards Training, July 2011
Week long Orton Gillingham Training, July 2009
Partners for Mathematics Learning Modules- Elementary, February 2009
Math Trailblazers Workshop, July 2008
Writing with No Tears Workshop, March 2008
MEA Teacher Rights and Responsibilities, presented by Jeffrey Murphy, December 2007
Smartboard Workshop, presented by Melissa Whato, November 2007
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Awards
ETS Recognition of Excellence Award
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Technology
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Power Point, Google Docs
- Proficient with digital cameras, camcorder, and Photoshop software
- Experience with Kidspiration, Inspiration, Compass Learning and other Children’s Software
- Trained in Smartboard use and applications
References provided upon request
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