reidcl@mail.gvsu.
edu
Claire E. Reid 248-961-8899
Grand Rapids, MI
EDUCATION: Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Science OBJECTIVE: to work,
grow, and learn with
Major: Comprehensive Sciences and Arts for Teaching students with special
Major: Special Education needs, in a setting where
Emphasis: Emotional Impairments & Cognitive I can apply my passion,
Impairments experience, and
EXPERIENCE: leadership abilities that
will provide students with
Winter 2018 Student Teaching: Cognitive Impairments the opportunity to learn,
grow, and exceed their
IN PROGRESS at Hudsonville High School own goals and
expectations.
Fall 2017 Student Teaching: General Education
Worked towards my endorsement and gained experience in a 5th grade
general education Oakwood Intermediate School, in Allendale, MI.
o Implemented a new reading curriculum: Ready Gen.
o 5th grade emphasis on Math and Reading.
o Used data to adapt and influence lessons to meet all student needs.
Winter 2017 Student Teaching: Emotional Impairments
Worked towards my endorsement in emotional impairments while student
teaching at D.A. Blodgett St. John’s home through Lighthouse Academy.
o Worked with a very wide range of students including abilities, grade levels,
and ages. This experience included students in 1st grade through 5th grade
with emotional, and cognitive impairments, and general education
students.
o Completed course work and experience in working with paraprofessionals.
o Successfully completed and participated in:
FBAs, B13 Compliance meetings, manifestation meetings, co-wrote and
lead multiple IEPs.
Fall 2016 Teacher Assisting
o Teacher assistant in an elementary resource room working with students in
grades K-3rd
o Created and facilitated appropriate grade level and ability level lesson
plans
o Established, created, and maintained classroom management strategies
o Knapp Forest Elementary, Forest Hills School District
Summer 2014 – Present Friendship Circle of West Bloomfield, MI
Friendship Circle is a non-profit organization that provides, assistance,
support, and friendship to individuals with special needs and their families
through recreational, social, educational, and vocational programming.
Behavior Specialist, Head Counselor, On-site Director
o Work with kids, teens, and adults with special needs that encompass a
large range of ages and abilities at Friendship Circle
o Collaborate on developing effective strategies for participants to promote
success and growth
o Provide intensive behavioral support during programs
o Certifications:
Non-Violent Crisis Prevention/ Intervention Certification (4 years)
Safe Talk Suicide Prevention Training
Advocate
o Participated in the annual Walk-for Friendship which raised money and
awareness for the Friendship Circle and kids with special needs
o Participated in other strategic fundraising activities
Tutor
Math: Allendale Public Schools 2nd grade
o Tutored a focus student in second grade math content for a full semester.
o Created and used grade appropriate lesson plans for tutoring sessions.
English: Jenison Public Schools 5th grade Rosewood Elementary
o Tutored focus students in fifth grade English content for a full semester.
o Created and used grade appropriate lesson plans for tutoring sessions.
Nanny
o Full time nanny for family with six-year-old girl, and eight-year-old boy. Worked with
children on grade level curriculum during the summer. (Summer 2014 & Summer
2015)
Facilitated assigned summer curriculum and activities
o Full time and part time nanny for three boys ages 4-10. ( 2013- present)
Activities and Professional Development
o Dean’s List (2015- present)
o Member of Sigma Kappa National Sorority (4 years)
o Member of Teachers of Tomorrow (1 year)
o Member of Senior Citizens Club (3 years)
o Attended
o Fire Up! Conference
o Council for Exceptional Children Conference
References Attached
References
GVSU References Other References
College of Education Advisor: Rabbi Yarden Blumstein
Dr. Barbara Lubic Friendship Circle
Grand Valley State University Phone: 248-788-7878
lubicb@gvsu.edu
Mrs. Sonu Weaver
Cognitive Impairment Placement: Northville, MI
Mrs. Bobbie Jo Maly Phone: 248-346-5727
Hudsonville High School
bmaly@hpseagles.net Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Dobrowitsky
Birmingham, MI
General Education Placement: Phone: 248-514-0883 (Katy
Mrs. Sandy Marsman Dobrowitsky)
Oakwood Intermediate
marsmansan@apsfalcons.net Mrs. Tanya Haaseth
West Bloomfield, MI
o Field Supervisor: Phone: 248-250-1504
Ms. Noelle Knowles
Grand Valley State
University
noelleknow@gmail.com
Emotional Impairment Placement:
Mrs. Ronda Dyer
Lighthouse Academy
Rdyer2@lighthouseacademyschool.org
o Field Supervisor:
Ms. Heather Moore
Grand Valley State
University
Moorheat@gvsu.edu
Teacher Assisting Placement:
Mrs. Jodi Bajko
Knapp Forest Elementary Special
Education
jbajko@fhps.net
Phone: (616) 493-8980
