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Ellie Carlson

East Lansing,MI

Summary

Experienced in teaching and forming connections with preschool and elementary students. Committed to continuous improvement as an educator through experience, professional development, and advanced education. Dedicated to supporting child learning and development by focusing on the whole child.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MSU Teacher Preparation Program

Internship

MSU Child Development Lab
05.2025 - Current
  • Promoted a play-based based learning environment
  • Planned and implemented small and large group activities
  • Supported children's interactions, play, and learning, while giving them independence

Internship

Holbrook Elementary
08.2024 - 04.2025
  • Led and taught a class of 25 students
  • Followed math, science, and (pilot) reading curriculum, adjusting and supplementing when necessary
  • Performed assessments and used them to inform instruction
  • Communicated with parents through a messaging platform, on the phone, at pick-up, and at conferences
  • Collaborated closely with grade level team and math PLC

Field Placement

Cole Academy
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Assisted in second grade classroom six hours a week and formed relationships with students through consistent positive interactions
  • Planned and taught whole class and small group lessons in science and literacy, adapted lessons and teaching style for diverse learners, and observed daily classroom management techniques and activities

Lab Placement

MSU Child Development Lab
08.2022 - 12.2023
  • Lab student in 18-month, 3-year-old, and 4-year-old room
  • Supported students and teachers, supervised children in the classroom and outside
  • Planned and implemented small group activities, based on student needs and interests

Other

Vice President: Panhellenic

Delta Gamma, Beta Xi
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Served on the Chapter Management Team
  • Communicated with the 14 other Panhellenic chapters, MSU Panhellenic Council, Delta Gamma Executive Offices, and 200 chapter members
  • Directly supervised 7 directors within the chapter that planned and executed fundraising and family events

Camp Counselor

Munson Childcare
06.2022 - 08.2024
  • Acted as the associate camp counselor for the first grade group, then lead camp counselor for the second and third grade group
  • Supervised a group of up to 18 campers on my own or up to 36 campers with my co counselor, and created a safe and fun camp experience
  • Collaborated with my co counselor to create engaging, indoor and outdoor, physical, art, and science activities for campers
  • Communicated activities, injuries, and conflicts, with parents in person and over the phone

Preschool Assistant Teacher

Munson Childcare
05.2022 - 06.2024
  • Cared for up to 16 children, aged 3 months to 5 years with 1-3 other teachers
  • Prepared meals and snacks
  • Assisted children with toileting and diapering
  • Cleaned and sanitized all areas of the room

Field Placement

Reo Elementary School
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Worked one-on-one with a Kindergarten student on a weekly basis, read books together, conducted assessments and planned and implemented lessons

Nanny

06.2016 - 08.2018
  • Cared for 2-3 children daily, aged 5-13 years old
  • Facilitated play and played with children
  • Planned engaging activities and prepared meals

Field Placement

Chippewa Middle School
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Observed lessons, assessments, and IEP implementation in a seventh and eighth grade resource room
  • Observed group discussions which focused on topics such as emotions, behavior, and communication

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education PK-3, Child Development B-K

Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
06-2025

Teacher Certification -

Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
06.2025

High School Diploma -

Central High School
Traverse City, MI
05-2021

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Effective problem resolution
  • Goal-oriented mindset
  • Relationship building
  • Child development experience
  • Community involvement

Certification

Michigan Elementary Certificate Birth-K, PK-3 All Subjects - Anticipated July 2025

MI Registry Health and Safety Training for Licensed Child Care Providers - 2025

Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Training - 2024

MI Registry Infant Safe Sleep for Michigan Child Care Providers - 2024

Timeline

Internship

MSU Child Development Lab
05.2025 - Current

Internship

Holbrook Elementary
08.2024 - 04.2025

Vice President: Panhellenic

Delta Gamma, Beta Xi
01.2024 - 12.2024

Field Placement

Cole Academy
10.2023 - 04.2024

Field Placement

Chippewa Middle School
10.2023 - 12.2023

Lab Placement

MSU Child Development Lab
08.2022 - 12.2023

Camp Counselor

Munson Childcare
06.2022 - 08.2024

Preschool Assistant Teacher

Munson Childcare
05.2022 - 06.2024

Field Placement

Reo Elementary School
01.2022 - 04.2022

Nanny

06.2016 - 08.2018

MSU Teacher Preparation Program

Other

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education PK-3, Child Development B-K

Michigan State University

Teacher Certification -

Michigan State University

High School Diploma -

Central High School

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