Dalton Bycraft

3519 Bluebell Lane, APT 22

Jackson, MI
517-315-1398 cell
dbycraft@emich.edu
Certification and Education
Michigan Secondary Provisional Certificate Special Education
Cognitive Impairment (SA) K-12 - Seeking

Eastern Michigan University

Bachelor of Science in Special Education, April 2017

Jackson Community College, Winter 2013

Completed MACRAO Agreement

Teaching Experience
Student Teaching, Jackson County Intermediate School District, Jackson, Michigan
January 2017-April 2017, Severe Cognitive Impairment III Classroom, 8-11th grade
- Designed lessons for an interactive smartboard
- Participated in and ran the IEP process for several students
- Developed goals and objectives for students for the upcoming year
- Created engaging environment for students to interact with peers and teachers
- Provided positive behavior supports to keep students safe throughout the school day
- Designed lessons that accommodated the needs and interests of students

Student Teacher, Middle School at Parkside, Jackson, Michigan

September 2016-December 2016, 7th Grade Language Arts Classroom
- Differentiated instruction
- Monitored and instructed small and large groups in reading and writing activities
- Assisted with implementing reading activities at the beginning of each class period
- Participated in parent teacher conferences
- Collaborated with teachers to create effective lessons
- Maintained great relationships with students, parents, and staff
- Tutored during after school study sessions with students

Practica Experience
Observer and Student Teacher, Lyle Torrant Center - Jackson, Michigan, Fall 2013-2017
- Worked with multiple students individually to practice language, literature, and writing skills
- Created worksheets for students involving short passages and comprehension
- Maintained great relationships with students, parents, and staff members
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Observer, Napoleon High School - Jackson, Michigan, Fall 2013-2015
- Observed and worked with multiple teachers in the school
- Worked with two individual students and with blending sounds, reading, and writing
- Attended meetings to listen to goals for students and how the ELA class should proceed
Observer, Belleville High School - Belleville, Michigan, Fall 2013
 - Assisted students with class work
- Collaborated with teachers to help students complete assigned tasks
- Worked with cooperating teachers when called upon

Observer, Columbia Central Elementary - Brooklyn, Michigan, Fall 2012-2013

- Worked one on one with students in the special education classroom and general education
classroom
- Worked in small groups with students to practice reading strategies in both special education and
general education setting
- Observed the use of Common Core and State Standards

Work Experience
Long Term Sub, EDU Staffing, Winter 2017
- Developing interactive lessons for students with autism
- Maintained a consistent schedule for students visually, textually, and orally
- Consistently engaged with students to promote learning at a high level
- Consistently created a safe environment for students to increase positive relationships

College Supports Mentor, Eastern Michigan University, Fall 2015 - Winter 2017
- Creating and maintaining a consistent schedule for each student
- Recording detailed notes, making daily checklists for students to complete
- Promoting active participation within students classes
- Engaging with students during study tables by tutoring or developing social aspects in their life
- Pushing for engagement between students, creating a safe environment for students
- Populating a detailed weekly summary report of each student for bosses and parents of students

Coaching Experience
- 7th grade boys basketball (1 year)
- 4th and 5th boys basketball (3 years)
- 9th grade baseball (1 year)

Achievements
- Deans List: 2012-2017

Special Skills
- Supervise and assist in the development of each special education student
- Knowledgeable in using technology (Projectors, Interactive Whiteboards, Overhead, Computer)
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks
- Outstanding attention to detail, problem solving, and organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the flexibility and experience required to
adjust to rapidly changing schedules and daily routines
- Designed interactive and engaging lessons for each classroom setting

Professional References
Sally Burton-Hoyle - Associate Professor ASD, Faculty Advisor, College Supports Program
810-355-5282
sburtonh@emich.edu

Callie Boik - College Supports Program, Program Coordinator

906-235-0350
cboik2@emich.edu

Jim Graham - Superintendent, Napoleon School District

517-206-4230
Jim.Graham@napolenschools.org

Ida Smith - General Education Supervisor

517-740-7156
Ismith14@emich.edu

Francine Henderson - Special Education Supervisor

734-276-4795

Kara Bergkoetter - 7th Grade English Teacher, Middle School at Parkside

313-350-0269
Kara.bergkoetter@jpsk12.org

Michael Rotman - Severe Cognitive Impairment III, Jackson County Intermediate School District
616-566-5431
Michael.Rotman@jcisd.org

Kathy Dean - Special Education Teacher, Napoleon High School

517-905-5729
Kathy.Dean@napoleonschools.org

Liz Hampton - English Teacher, Napoleon High School

517-795-5458
Liz.Hampton@napoleonschools.org