Mikayla Cole
pricemikayla.21@gmail.com
517.458.4059
907 Sunset Dr. Tecumseh, MI 49286
https://mkaylaprice.weebly.com
Certifications: Michigan Certification in Special Education
Cognitive Impairment K-12 May 2021
Michigan Certification in Elementary Education
Elementary Education K-5 July 2022
Educational Background: Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI 49256
Bachelor’s in arts in Elementary Education K-5 AGP May 2021
Bachelor’s in arts in Special Education AGP May 2021
Endorsement: Cognitive Impairments K-12
Cumulative GPA: 3.7
Professional Preparation: Special Education Student Teaching
Hudson Public Schools
Lincoln Elementary
Resource Room 3rd-4th November 2021-June 2022
Paid long-term substitute position.
Wrote initial and annual IEP’s.
Organized, contributed to, and held IEP and team meetings.
Provided differentiated and flexible small group instruction.
Developed and administered classroom assessments for data collection.
Collected data daily to drive instruction.
Communicated with families through email, ClassDojo, and phone calls.
Collaborated with teachers and administrators across buildings and grade levels.
Proficiency in Illuminate for IEP’s, progress monitoring, and Medicaid Reports.
Consistently communicated with the IEP team and general education teachers in order to
provide the best support for my students.
Participated in monthly meetings with a student’s outside therapist team to make sure he
was getting the necessary support he needed.
Proficient in administering and collecting data from assessments such as, Fountas and
Pinnell Running Records, Fountas and Pinnell High Frequency Words, and decodable
words used for progress monitoring and IEP data.
Attended after school staff meetings.
Participated in professional development days.
General Education Student Teaching
Madison Elementary School
5th grade August 2021- November 2021
Placed in a 5th grade reading classroom.
Proficient in the Wonders Reading Program.
Assessed and supported instruction for MTSS progress monitoring.
Attended student IEP meetings.
Differentiated instruction daily to meet the needs of all students.
Administered Fastbridge Reading assessments.
Proficient in running record assessments.
Attended after school staff meetings.
Participated in professional development days.
Practicum 100 Hours
Madison Elementary School, Adrian, MI
5 th grade August 2020-November 2020
Ran guided reading groups.
Performed running records.
Professional record keeping of student progress.
Taught grade-level appropriate lessons.
Observed instructional and behavior techniques.
Supported one-on-one instruction for a student with ASD.
Pre-Student Teaching Clinical Experience 350+ hours
Morenci Elementary School, Morenci, MI
Lincoln Elementary School, Hudson, MI
Madison Elementary, Middle, and High School, Adrian, MI
Trenton Hills Early Learning Center, Adrian, MI
Professional Experience: EDUStaff
Substitute Teacher January 2021-
Long-term Substitute November 2021-June 2022
Worked in general education settings around Lenawee County:
o 4th grade classroom
o K-4th music classroom
o 5th grade classroom
Adrian District Library: Math Tutor January- March 2020
Supported math instruction for one student in 2nd grade.
Kept personal records of student performance.
Provided him with necessary manipulatives in order to solve 2 nd grade math problems.
Supplemental Certifications: Touch Math
Math strategy for computation skills.
Implemented Touch Math into my 3rd-4th grade resource room.
CPR and First Aid Anticipated May 2022
Learned and practiced life saving techniques like CPR, AED, EpiPen, and First Aid.
Siena Heights University Softball August 2017-May 2018
Played on both JV and varsity as an outfielder and base runner.
Teacher Education for Community Help (TEACH) Fall 2017
Participated in TEACH organization for the first two years at Siena Heights University
Attended meetings and brainstormed ideas for different events.
Tecumseh Middle School Special Education Teacher July 2022- present
Taught in a 6th grade resource room for Math and English Language Arts.
Prepared, adapted, and delivered instructional material.
Evaluated students’ academic and behavioral progress daily.
Designed accommodation trackers.
Developed individualized educational plans for each individual student.
Experience reading Achievement tests, adaptive behavior rating scales and Psychoeducational
Evaluation reports.
Accommodated general education lessons to fit the need(s) of each student.
Implemented Individualized Education Plans, assessed students’ performance monthly, and
tracked their progress.
Daily communication with parents, general education teachers and administrators.
Supervised and mentored instructional assistants.
Designed accountability plans.
Taught students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one.
Proficient in programs McGraw Hill programs.
Experience with Read and Write Program.
Academic Achievements:
Student Teacher of the Year for Special Education
o Siena Heights University May 2022
Distinguished Senior in Education
o Siena Heights University May 2021
Distinguished Junior in Education
o Siena Heights University May 2020
Distinguished Sophomore in Education
o Siena Heights University May 2019
NAIA All-Academic Softball Team
o Siena Heights University May 2018
Dean’s List (4 years)
o Siena Heights University Fall 2018-
References:
Corey Roberts Kayla Russell
Special Education Teacher Special Education Teacher (LISD)
croberts@tps.k12.mi.us kayla.russell@lisd.us
517-442-9259 734-790-1527
Mikayla Reincke Amy Gross
Social Worker Emotional Impairment Teacher
mikaylareincke@gmail.com agross@tps.k12.mi.us
517-517-270-9133 517-605-5189
