Victoria

Victoria Blust (248)786-9246 ▪ [email protected] ▪ https://VictoriaBlust.weebly.com/ CERTIFICATION AND ENDORSEMENTS Michigan Elementary Standard Certificate • K-5 All Subjects (K-8 All Subjects Self-Contained) • K-12 Learning Disabilities (SM) • K-8 Mathematics (EX) • Adult and Child First Aid & CPR EDUCATION Teacher Certification Michigan State University • Completion of 12 graduate-level credits Bachelor of Arts, Special Education-Learning Disabilities Teaching Major: Mathematics Michigan State University Graduated with Honors • Honors College • Urban Educators Cohort Program Study Abroad Lancaster University • Completion of 12 credits

May 2019

East Lansing, MI May 2019

East Lansing, MI May 2018

Lancaster, UK October-December 2016

TEACHING EXPERIENCE Teaching Intern – High School Special Education Utica, MI Utica High School January-April 2019 • Assisted in planning and conducting Individualized Education Plan meetings by contacting parents and relevant staff • Assessed case study student using Key Math, developing ability to administer assessments and use results to inform instruction • Co-taught English 11 class, collaborating with general education teacher to reach the needs of all students Teaching Intern – Kindergarten General Education Sterling Heights, MI Plumbrook Elementary School September-December 2018 • Co-planned and collaborated with mentor teacher and three-person Kindergarten team weekly to create quality lesson plans using Math Expressions and McGraw Hill curriculum • Participated in positive behavior intervention support team meetings, discussing and planning 3 assemblies and 2 school wide trainings.

Teacher’s Aide Spartan Child Development Center

East Lansing, MI October 2016-October 2018

Field Placement – 1st Grade Lansing, MI Lyons Elementary School September 2017-May 2018 • Reflected and adapted skills based on own teaching techniques, diverse student needs and state guidelines • Implemented functional behavior analysis on case study student and used results to create a behavior intervention plan • Differentiated instruction dependent on a variety of academic and socioeconomic needs Literacy Tutor Lansing, MI Read to Succeed January-May 2017 • Evaluated student’s reading fluency and comprehension using the Qualitative Reading Inventory, and used results of assessment to develop and implement individualized instruction K-5 Tutor Boys and Girls Club ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Special Education Service Leader Kensington Church Policy and Standards Board Member Pi Beta Phi Sorority Champions Are Readers Volunteer Pi Beta Phi Sorority Lansing Leaders and Literacy Day Volunteer Willow Elementary School Special Needs Camp Counselor Indian Trails Camp

Lansing, MI September-December 2014

Lake Orion, MI February 2019-Present East Lansing, MI August 2017-May 2018 East Lansing, MI April 2014-2018 East Lansing, MI March 2016-2017 Allendale, MI May-August 2015

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING Math Expressions Curriculum Professional Training Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports PD Essential Practices in Elementary Literacy PD HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Recipient, LDA of Michigan Flo Curtis Special Education Endowment Recipient, Jack and Ingrid Wallach Endowed Scholarship in Education Member, Kappa Delta Pi – International Honors Society in Education Member, National Society of Collegiate Scholars Member, Order of Omega – National Greek Leaders

September 2018 December 2018 November 2018

Victoria Blust (248)786-9246 ▪ [email protected] ▪ https://VictoriaBlust.weebly.com/ REFERENCES Mrs. Erin Derk High School Special Education Teacher Utica High School (586)707-1830 [email protected] Mrs. Sheryl Melling Kindergarten General Education Teacher Plumbrook Elementary School (248)495-2461 [email protected] Dr. Adrea Truckenmiller Professor Michigan State University [email protected] Mrs. Jeannette Mikula High School Special Education Teacher/ Special Education Director Utica High School (248)736-5685 [email protected] Kathy McCurdy Field Instructor Michigan State University (248)877-3299 [email protected]