BRIDGET BENNETT
Passionate Teacher :: Technology Enthusiast :: Life-Long Learner
RESUME
My objective is to develop independent lifelong learners, into problem solvers and innovators, by creating a safe learning environment where mistakes and collaboration create meaningful learning experiences.
EDUCATION
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
2016 - Present
Master of Arts in Education Technology
December 2017 anticipated graduation
The Master of Arts in Educational Technology (MAET) prepares students to support teaching and learning through the lens of technology. The program draws on:
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Current theories of learning development
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Understanding the role of technology in learning and instruction.
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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
2011-2012
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Burton Elementary
Grand Rapids, MI
2011-2012
Teacher Certification Internship
Graduate Coursework and Guided Teacher Internship
The Elementary Teacher Preparation Program at Michigan State University prepares teachers in a five-year program which is completed in a year-long, post-graduate internship. This experience allowed me to:
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Experience the realities of teaching an entire school year.
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Lead teach in my classroom at Burton Elementary
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Received support from my mentor teacher/field-instructors while earning 12 graduate-level credits.
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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
2007-2011
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Minors: Mathematics and English
Urban Education Cohort
The Elementary Teacher Preparation Program at Michigan State University prepared me to;
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Teach all subjects from kindergarten through fifth grade (K-5)
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Teach a specific content area (Math and English) in sixth through eighth grade (6-8).
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Use effective teaching practices.
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Focus my understanding of teaching diverse learners within an urban setting.
CERTIFICATION
State of Michigan
Provisional Teaching Certificate
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Elementary K-5 all subjects (K-8 All Subjects Self Contained Classroom)
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Certificate Endorsement Mathematics (K-8)
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State of Illinois
Professional Educator License
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Elementary Education Endorsement (Self Contained General Education)
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American
Heart Association
First Aid CPR and AED​ Certificate
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Giving CPR and using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) can greatly increase a victim’s chance of survival.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Ada Elementary
Forest Hills Public Schools
Grand Rapids, MI
4th Grade Teacher​
​August 2015-present
Lloyd Elementary
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL
5th Grade Teacher​
October 2012 - June 2015
Burton Elementary
Grand Rapids Public Schools
Grand Rapids,MI
4th Grade Student Intern​
August 2011 - May 2012
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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October 2017 Restorative Practices
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September 2017-May 2018 MichME Conference
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March 2017 MACUL Conference
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November 2015 Google Bootcamp
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March 2013 Doug Fisher; Close Reading
Download PDF Resume
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