Ross Baker
345 Riverbend St.
Milford, MI 48381
(248) 921-5189
Bakerr@slcs.us
OBJECTIVE
CERTIFICATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Professional Michigan Teaching Certificates
2016-2017 South Lyon Middle School Teacher of the Year
EDUCATION
Oakland University, Auburn Hills, MI
Masters in the Art of K-12 Educational Leadership
Current GPA 4.0/4.0 scale
Expected completion May 2019
Marygrove College, Detroit, MI
Masters in the Art of Teaching
Completed May 2005
GPA 4.0/4.0 scale
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education
Completed May 2002
Highly qualified in Social Studies and Science
GPA 3.6/4.0 scale
Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Director of 8th grade Washington DC trip
September 2015-present
Initiated the start of the program at Millennium Middle School
Plan and organize all aspects of schools Washington DC trip for over 200 students.
Ensure student safety through consistently communicating with chaperones, parents and students
Organize and oversee fundraising opportunities for students.
Oversee all teacher and parent chaperones.
Member of District Social Studies Subject Area Committee (SAC)
September 2013 - Present
Review data to help drive district wide instructional decisions
Contributed to the development and implementation of SLCS Social Studies Curriculum.
Developed mid-year and end-year exams to meet state standards.
PBIS Celebration Coordinator
November 2017 – Present
Implemented a school wide PBIS celebration
Plan and coordinate PBIS sytem on “Mustang Money”
Plan celebration for over 1100 students.
Member of Shared Involvement Process (SIP) Team
September 2011- Present
Maintain communication on all school decisions with the school community
Oversee large purchases made at building level
Oversee school budget
New Teacher Mentor
August 2015 - present
Assist teachers new to district with curriculum, lesson planning, and day to day questions
Teacher Liaison for School PTO
September 2015 - Present
Organized all teacher request for the PTO
Organized or oversaw all field trips
Maintained parent/ teacher communication on all PTO events
Member of School “Sanchez” Committee
October 2014 - Present
Help create an alternative schedule to allow school-wide “Team-Time” while maintaining instructional time
Help develop and implement new systems to help school run with less conflict
Where Everyone Belongs (WEB) Teacher Leader
May 2017- Present
Select and train 8th grade WEB mentors
Help create and plan WEB lessons
8th Grade Boys / 7th grade Girls Basketball Coach
September 2009 - March 2017
Organized and conducted tryout, conditioning, and open gym events
Selected and managed rosters of up to 15 student athletes per team
Supervised teams on road trips.
Maintained parent contacts and fostered parental involvement through the ordering/coordinating of team apparel.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Millennium Middle School, South Lyon, MI
September 2008 - Present
6th grade Social Studies, 2010–Present
7th grade Social Studies, 2011-2013
8th grade History, 2008 – 2010
7th grade Science 2008–2009
Bartlett Elementary School, South Lyon, MI
September 2002 – June 2008
5th grade classroom2005 - 2008
3rd grade classroom, 2003 - 2005
2nd grade classroom, 2002 – 2003
Contributed to the development and implementation of SLCS Curriculum.
Developed inquiry and project-based lessons, incorporating state standards and meeting benchmarks.
Strong supporter of, and participant in, extracurricular activities.
Demonstrated natural ability to form positive relationships with staff, students, and community members.
Eager participant in committees.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
South Lyon Aspiring Administrators Cohort, South Lyon, MI
Completed 2016-2017 School Year
Engaged in case study analysis of administrative issues.
Contributed to substantive discussion/debate related to selected topics in administration.
Studied and presented group findings during collaborative sessions.
Trained in iObservation software, Marzano focused teacher evaluation model.
REFERENCES
Maureen Altermatt
Asst. Superintendent, South Lyon Schools
345 South Warren
South Lyon, MI 48781
altermattm@slcs.us
Kelly Gallagher
Principal, Millennium Middle School
61526 W. Nine Mile
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8201
gallagherk@slcs.us
Darrell Plummer
Asst. Principal, Millennium Middle School
61526 W. Nine Mile
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8201
plummerd@slcs.us
