Teaches following Subjects/Exams
US History (1st - 4th Grade)
Language of Instruction:
English
Geography (1st - 4th Grade)
Language of Instruction:
English
Civics (1st - 4th Grade)
Language of Instruction:
English
Reading (1st - 4th Grade)
Language of Instruction:
English
Teaching Experience
Special Education Teacher
Ca., IL,Taylor Schools & State of Mich., United States
Jun 1969 - Jan 2010
World history, U. S. history
Have 32 credits after the masters degree, was with the Boys Scouts of America for over 17 years. I play piano, won 1st prize at age 8 for Irish dancing, owned own Irish dancing school for 6 years, starting at age 16,
Professional Experience
Driver Education Teacher
State of Michigan, Michigan, United States
Aug 1997 - Jul 2002I took 8 credit hours from Central Michigan University in Driver Education. I taught the subject in the classroom and behind the wheel.
Restaurant & Catering
Sheila's Grill & Catering, Michigan, United States
Jun 1953 - Dec 1961Mother owned restaurant and catering service. I worked with these businesses and helped to manage them. I left to teach Special Education.
Irish Dance Teacher
Gaelic League School of Irish Dancing, Michigan, United States
Sep 1954 - Jan 1961I owned the dancing school and expanded to the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick in the fall of 1960. I gave the school to two of my students, when I graduated from college, to teach Special Education.
Education
Spec. Ed.-K-12
Eastern Michigan University, Michigan, United States
Jan 1957 - Jan 1961
Have Spec. Ed. certification in E.I. & C.I. Have taught L.D., Autistic, OHI,T.C, Homebound, Home School, Driver Ed. Teacher, minors in Home Ec., Mixed Arts, 12 hrs. of psychology in undergrad classes.
Professional Exams & Certifications
No Child Left Behind
Mich. Test for Teacher Certification, United States
Year Of Passing:
2006
Because I taught students for the GED I used these books for part of my studying for the NCLB.
E.I.,C.I.,Elementary K-8
Michigan, United States
Year Of Passing:
1961
Associations & Membership
MARSP
Michigan, United States
Feb 1999 - Present
School Improvement Committee
Michigan, United States
Aug 2001 - Sep 2008Was one of three teachers on the School Improvement Committee.
NCA
Michigan, United States
Sep 2001 - Jun 2008On committee for qualifying students to receive high school diplomas.
Student Council Advisor
Michigan, United States
Feb 1999 - Apr 2008Student coucil represented the students' concerns and held fund raiser.
Monthly Voices
Michigan, United States
Feb 2001 - Apr 2008Taught my students how to work on a newspaper for our school.
U.S. Geological Names
Michigan, United States
Sep 2002 - Oct 2004I offically named a body of water on planet Earth. It is located in Whitmore Lake, Michigan. It is called Cygnet Pond.
Taylor Federation of Teachers
Michigan, United States
Jun 1969 - Jan 1999Was Union Representative from 1970-71. The TFT is part of the American Federation of Teachers. Although I am retired from the public schools, I am still a member of
the AFT.