LAUREN MCCLOSKEY
47607 Greenwich Dr., Novi, MI, 48374  248.345.4070  lauren.mccloskey@earthlink.net
lemccloskey.weebly.com
EDUCATION
Michigan State University, Masters of Arts in Teaching and Curriculum
Started summer 2012
9 credits, 4.0 GPA
Michigan State University, Secondary Education
Fall 2008-spring 2012
Mathematics major, Chemistry minor, 3.8 GPA
CERTIFICATION
Provisional Teaching Certificate, State of Michigan, Pending Course Completion
June 2013
Highly Qualified: Mathematics & Chemistry
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
MSU Intern, O. E. Dunckel Middle School, Farmington Hills, MI
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Taught five sections of 8th grade Algebra
Developed and implemented inquiry-based lessons and units aligned to Common Core State
Standards, formative and summative assessments
Participated in professional development: Special Education Mathematics “Boot Camp,”
Marzano Teacher Evaluation development, Dunckel PLT and PLC teams
Incorporated technology: Edmodo class webpage, student clickers for review and formative
assessment, Smart projector, TI-83 calculators, iPad for instruction, miSTAR grading system
Observed and helped in classrooms of various subjects and grade levels, attended sporting
events, chaperoned field trips
Cross-Cultural Teaching Study Abroad, Cape Town, South Africa
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July-August 2012
Spent two weeks in a diverse environment, immersed in the culture, learning from teachers
and colleagues at University of Cape Town
Taught lessons at a variety of math levels (grades 8-11) in an integrated curriculum at Athlone
High School (in an urban, low socio-economic community)
Developed and taught an inquiry-based geometry unit
Learned to differentiate lessons to accommodate multiple cultures simultaneously
Built working relationships and collaborated with local teachers, gained perspective through
their ideas about teaching
MSU Senior Placement, Haslett Middle School, Haslett, MI
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2012-2013 school year
2011-2012 school year
Actively observed and participated in an 8th grade mathematics classroom
Developed and implemented three inquiry-based lessons using SmartBoard technology
Worked with differentiated groups for remediation and enrichment, helped with grading
Urban Immersion Fellow, Osborn High School, Detroit, MI
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Actively observed and participated in three sections of Summer School Algebra I
Led classroom instruction: planned and implemented lessons, activities and assessments in
accordance with the Detroit Public Schools pacing guide
Incorporated TI-Nspire technology with activities and formative assessments
Tutor/Observer, Holt Central (Alternative) High School, Holt, MI
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June-July 2011
September-December 2009
Actively observed and participated in a Geometry classroom
Assisted students and small groups with classwork, remediation, and review
TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCE
Mathnasium, Tutor, Novi, MI
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December 2012-present
Worked with small groups, using a number sense curriculum to help students achieve or
exceed mathematics grade level competency
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, MSU, East Lansing, MI
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Led enrichment section of College Algebra (MTH 103)
Reinforced concepts, answered questions, modeled solutions to practice problems
Developed assessments, created and led reviews in alignment with curriculum
Overnight Camp Counselor, Springhill Camps, Evart, MI
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Fall 2011-spring 2012
Summers 2009, 2010
Counseled high school aged students 22 hours per day for two-weeks per team
Managed and led campers in volunteer service, small-group bible study and activities focused
on group unity, love and respect
Included special needs campers in all activities with appropriate modifications
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Math Technology Day 2012
I AM a Teacher Expo 2012 & 2013
November 2012
March 2012, 2013
HONORS & MEMBERSHIPS
Larry Fowler Scholarship Award for Math & Science Teachers
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Michigan State University Honors College
Dean’s List all semesters
Williamston Wyldlife Leader for Greater Lansing Young Life
Kappa Delta Pi (International Honor Society in Education)
National Society of College Scholars
2012-2013 school year
Fall 2010-present
Fall 2008-spring 2012
Fall 2008-spring 2012
Spring 2011-spring 2012
2010-present
2010-present
REFERENCES
Steven Koponen
Mentor Teacher
O.E. Dunckel Middle School
248.426.5214
steven.koponen@farmington.k12.mi.us
Martin Nowak
MSU Field Instructor
313.570.2700
nowakma@msu.edu
Allen Archer
Principal
O.E. Dunckel Middle School
248.489.3577
allen.archer@farmington.k12.mi.us
Brian Toth
Assistant Principal
O.E. Dunckel Middle School
248.489.3577
brian.toth@farmington.k12.mi.us
Corvell Cranfield
Study Abroad Trip Leader
Michigan State University
corvellcran@yahoo.com