Beth A. Rogers

barogers@clarkston.k12.mi.us


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Education:   

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

                      Master of Arts in Educational Technology       August 2009

                      Educational Technology (NP) Endorsement    December 2008

                      Educational Technology Certificate                   May 2008

 

Kent State University, Kent, Ohio

                        Bachelor of Science in Education   May, 1992

                        Teaching Certification, Elementary Education

                        Concentration: English

                        Undergraduate GPA: 3.69             with honors

Endorsements:

                                Educational Technology (NP)
                   
                                Language Arts 6-8



Teaching Experience:

Clarkston Community Schools                                       Clarkston, Michigan


August 2011- present                                                               5th Grade Teacher 

• provide Language Arts and Social Studies instruction 
• use Cultures of Thinking methodology to facilitate learning 
• served on ELA Task Force at Oakland Schools 
• member of school Cultures of Thinking Team 
• presented at Project Zero in Memphis, TN 
• Clarkston Foundation Teacher of the Year, May 2013
• Oakland County Outstanding Educator of the Year 2014 - nominee 

August 2010-June 2011                                                                Educational Technology Specialist 

• worked with principal to make technology purchasing decisions for building
  
• worked with staff to integrate technology into teaching
  
• served on district committee for technology: updates, policies and integration
  

 August 2009- June 2010                                                                                  Grade Level: 2nd, 3rd

• worked with 2nd and 3rd grade colleagues to plan lessons  for all subject areas
  
• served on district grading and technology committee
  
• worked on district technology team to plan implementation of electronic educational portfolios                          

Waterford School District                                                Waterford, Michigan

Grayson Elementary                                                            Grade Level: 5th

August 2008-August 2009

• worked with team members and support staff to meet student needs
• established math tutoring program with high school students
•  co-led Student Council, coordinated community food drive
• served on district curriculum writing committee
  

 

 

Clarkston Community Schools                                        Clarkston, Michigan

Springfield Plains Elementary                                        Grade level: 4th, 5th

August 2006 - June 2008                                                         Position: Classroom Teacher

•       established classroom procedures and management
  

•        created and implemented lesson plans for all subject areas                                        

•        worked with team members to plan lessons and activities   

•    planned and executed Academic Service Learning project
  

•     Received Conscious Discipline Training with Mary Masson, Oakland Schools

                                                              
        


Independence Elementary                                      Clarkston, Michigan

February 2006- May 2006                                                     Grade Level: 1

                                                                                                      Position: Long Term substitute

•          worked with first grade team to plan weekly literacy centers
  

•          created and implemented lesson plans for all curriculum areas
  

•       completed report cards and held parent teacher conferences
  

•        completed all MLPP and reading assessments

Independence Elementary                                              Clarkston, Michigan

September, 2005 – October 2005                                        Grade Level: K

                                                                                                     Position: Long Term substitute

•         worked with Kindergarten teaching staff to plan lessons and activities
  

•         introduced and implemented classroom procedures and management
  

•          completed first semester assessments and began reading instruction
  

•          worked with students in all subject areas to meet curriculum standards

Independence Elementary                                           Clarkston, Michigan

April 2005 – May 2005                                                       Grade Level: K

                                                                                                  Position: Long Term Substitute

• worked with team members to plan lessons and activities
• met with students daily for reading instruction
• completed final assessments for First Grade Placements
• implemented writing program with students daily

York Elementary School                                             Medina, Ohio

September 1994-May 1995                                              Grade Level: 4

                                                                                               Position: Title One Teacher

• implemented Title One Reading program with fourth grade students
• created literacy connections to novels being taught
• evaluated student progress and performance

Related

Experiences: Festival Day Coordinator                       Clarkston, Michigan

2001 – 2007                                                                                Grade Level: K-5

• scheduled, planned, coordinated and supervised theme-related activities
• communicated with staff, volunteers and parents
• selected and contracted age-appropriate assemblies for all grade levels

March Is Reading Month                                                 Clarkston, Michigan

2002 - 2007                                                                             Grade Level: K-5

• worked with team members to select theme and run related activities throughout the month
• planned, created, and presented theme through art within building
• worked as a team member to promote reading for all grade levels

Field Day Coordinator                                                     Clarkston, Michigan

2000- 2002                                                                             Grade Level: K-5

• worked with P.E. teacher to choose theme and activities
• recruited, scheduled, and coordinated 100+ volunteers
• created rotation schedule, contracted vendors

References:

                        Nancy Mahoney, Principal                            Amy Campbell, Fifth Grade Teacher

                        8650 Holcomb Road                                       8650 Holcomb Road

                        Clarkston, MI 48348                                       Clarkston, MI 48348


                        Anne Duffy, First Grade Teacher                 Sharon Crain, Media Specialist

                        6850 Hubbard Road                                       8650 Holcomb Road

                        Clarkston, MI 48348                                       Clarkston, MI 48348

                       

 



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