Gina M. Munaco
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Education
Master of Arts in Education, May 2013
Michigan State University, East Lansing MI
Fifth Year Teacher Intern Program, August 2009- May 2010
Michigan State University, East Lansing MI
Bachelor of Science, May 2009
Michigan State University, East Lansing MI
Major in Child Development and Education, teaching major Language Arts
Michigan State University, East Lansing MI
Fifth Year Teacher Intern Program, August 2009- May 2010
Michigan State University, East Lansing MI
Bachelor of Science, May 2009
Michigan State University, East Lansing MI
Major in Child Development and Education, teaching major Language Arts
Certification
Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate
K-5 All Subject Areas
6-8 Language Arts
Early Childhood (ZA) Endorsement
K-5 All Subject Areas
6-8 Language Arts
Early Childhood (ZA) Endorsement
Teaching Experience
Elementary School Teacher, Kindergarten, 2012-present
Ojibwa Elementary, Chippewa Valley School District
Robbie Hall Parker Elementary, Clintondale Community Schools
Ojibwa Elementary, Chippewa Valley School District
- Created a supportive and caring classroom environment for a full day Kindergarten Program
- Instructed a developmentally appropriate curriculum using a hands on approach
- Integrated reading intervention programs
- DRA testing
- Implemented a repertoire of management strategies
Robbie Hall Parker Elementary, Clintondale Community Schools
- Managed, prepared and structured the environment to facilitate learning in all subject areas
- Prepared portfolios and report cards documenting children’s development and presented at parent/teacher conference
- Participated in multiple IEP developments
- Developed community partnerships through active involvement in PATHS: Parent And Teachers Helping Students
- DIBELS testing
Teaching-related Experience
Junior Kumon Instructor
Kumon Math and Reading Center, Troy MI
Shelby Township Parks and Recreation, Shelby Township MI
Michigan State University Child Development Lab, East Lansing MI
Kumon Math and Reading Center, Troy MI
- Established individual study plans for Pre-K/K students
- Provided instruction to various students in literacy and mathematics
Shelby Township Parks and Recreation, Shelby Township MI
- Organized and supervised games, activities and crafts
- Assisted in the coordination of special events held at the camp
Michigan State University Child Development Lab, East Lansing MI
- Collaborated with other agencies; Head Start, Special Education Staff
- Composed and supervised daily activities in the areas of large and small motor development, cognitive and aesthetic development
Professional Development
- DIBELS Training, Macomb, 2012
- DRA Training, Macomb 2012
- MLPP K-2 training, MISD, 2012
- Understanding Data Director, MISD, 2011
- Kindergarten Transitions, MISD, 2010
- Science on a Shoe String, Lansing, 2010
- MEA: Teacher’s Rights and Responsibilities, Detroit, 2009
- Compass Learning, Mt Clemens, 2009
Technology
Power School, Data Director, MAC OS X Applications, Windows Applications, ELMO, Skype, SMARTboard, Google Documents
Honors
- Deans List, Michigan State University, 2009
- Michigan Merit Scholarship