Claire Wiesen

(231) 360-0013 | Wiesencl@msu.edu | www.claire-wiesen.weebly.com

Certifications
Michigan Elementary Standard Certificate
K-5 All Subjects (K-8 All Subjects Self-Contained) May 2019
K-8 Language Arts
CPR Certified (Adult and Child)
Education
Teacher Certification
Michigan State University​, East Lansing, Michigan
● Completed 12 grade-level credits May 2019

Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education

Michigan State University​, East Lansing, Michigan
● Teaching Major: Language Arts May 2018
● Urban Educator Cohort Program
● GPA: 3.848
Michigan State University Dean’s List Fall 2014-Spring 2018
Urban Educators Cohort Program Fall 2014-Spring 2018
● Enrolled in specialized courses focusing on equity for all students
● Lectures focused on creating inclusive classrooms that embrace cultural and
socioeconomic differences, understanding power and privilege, and the importance of
building a community with families.

Teaching Experience
Year Long Teaching Intern - Second/Third Grade Split August 2018-April 2019
Burton Elementary School, Grand Rapids Public Schools​, Grand Rapids, Michigan
● Co-planned and collaborated with mentor teacher and second and third grade team to
create quality lesson plans for students in all subject areas
● Reflected and adapted based on own teaching techniques and state guidelines
● Utilized student-centered learning techniques including demonstrations, independent
learning, and modeling
● Differentiated techniques to adapt to students’ different learning styles and abilities
● Developed STEAM based lessons throughout the school year
● Designed supports and adaptations for ESL students such a visual supports, hands-on
learning, scaffolding with Native Language, and partner work
● Assumed all classroom responsibilities including lesson planning, classroom
management, and data management for a class of 29 students for six weeks
● Ran community building activities such as morning meetings, gratitude circles, and Brag
Tag celebrations
● Practiced classroom management skills and created a productive learning environment
Field Placement
Lewton Elementary School,​ Lansing, Michigan, 6th grade September 2017- May 2018
● Planned and taught hands-on lessons in science and social studies,
both small group and whole class
● Created interactive, hands-on vocabulary games for reading stations that reached all
levels of learners as a form of intervention
● Lead ability based small reading groups with weekly lessons that related to target skill,
allowing each group to reach the same goal in a variety of ways

Field Placement
Marble Elementary School​, East Lansing, Michigan, 1st grade September 2016-
● Worked one-on-one with a first grade student on reading December 2016
comprehension
● Organized pre, post, and formative assessments to help track student learning and
development
● Participated in classroom routines and observed management techniques

Field Placement
Willow Elementary School,​ Lansing, Michigan, 4th grade January 2016- May
● Organized small groups, based on ability, focusing on math strategies 2016
● Observed techniques of small group management,
working in a trauma informed classroom

Field Placement
Mount Hope Elementary School​, Lansing, Michigan, 3rd grade September 2015
● Helped students with reading comprehension and decoding skills -December 2015
● Worked individually with students who struggled with math facts, helped to teach
students strategies to best support their learning
● Observed classroom activities and management techniques
Professional Development
Fire Up Conference March 2019
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Training August 2018
Teachers and the Law August 2018
Working in a Trauma Informed Classroom August 2018
Additional Experience
Friendshop Fall 2016-Fall 2017

Technology Skills
● Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for Mac and PC
● Digital Projector (ELMO)
● Class DOJO
● SeeSaw
● iPad