Jeannie Crayne
Ypsilanti
Summary
Creative and organized educator as a strong candidate for the Literacy Coach position with a strong focus on differentiated instruction and problem-solving. Experience in mentoring peers and enhancing student achievement through innovative teaching strategies and effective communication with community. Proven ability to engage and motivate students,
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
MVCA
Remote, MI
08.2022 - Current
- MVCA first year: Launched a personalized online instruction initiative cultivating a growth-mindset culture where students independently set goals and navigated academic challenges. Engineered an enhanced literacy framework by expanding differentiation strategies, directly improving reading proficiency through data-driven, targeted interventions.
- MVCA second year: Partnered with MVCA and Stride leadership to implement a specialized Orton-Gillingham literacy framework, successfully unifying 4th-grade instructional practices through collaborative team buy-in, fostering departmental synergy and instructional consistency.
- MVCA third year: Achieved a 10% gain in reading comprehension among struggling students by refining data collection protocols and implementing rigorous monthly progress monitoring.
- Now in my 4th year at MVCA, I am an Aspiring Literacy Coach dedicated to advancing MVCA’s academic mission through innovative instructional leadership, evidence-based reading interventions, and collaborative teacher mentorship.
Stride K12 Tutor
K12 Stride
Remote, MI
08.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Established positive relationships with both students and parents, fostering open communication regarding academic progress and goals.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress, using data to inform future instruction and target areas for improvement.
Elementary School Teacher
Honey Creek Community School
Ann Arbor, MI
10.2003 - 08.2021
- Taught in classrooms each with split level student grades. (K/1st, 2nd/3rd, 4th/5th)
- Lead member for school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement. Participated in professional development workshops and collaborated with colleagues on best practices.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within multiple grade levels.
- Facilitated creating lessons with Special Ed teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing students' understanding of various subjects.
- Mentored new teachers within the school community by sharing knowledge, providing guidance on instructional strategies, and offering ongoing support during their transition into the profession.
- Implemented engaging hands-on activities to reinforce fundamental concepts, resulting in increased student motivation and participation.
- Collaborated with K-8 team teacher to share resources and strategies, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
- Organized school-wide events that emphasized cultural diversity and inclusion, enriching school community.
- Initiated reading mentor program, pairing older and younger students to improve literacy skills.
- Fostered love of reading in students by curating classroom library with wide range of genres and levels.
- Developed and executed thematic units, fostering cohesive and immersive learning environment.
- Boosted reading proficiency with targeted Orton-Gillingham phonics instruction.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Education
Master of Science - Reading Literacy
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI12-2015
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Instructional design
- Teacher training
- Literacy intervention
- Assessment tools
- Curriculum alignment
- Reading strategies
- Educational leadership
Certification
Licensed MI Elementary Teaching Certificate - 2025-2030
- K-5 All subjects License/K-8 English Literacy/K-12 ELA Intervention
Orton-Gillingham_IMSE
- OG Plus/Initial Training Morphology/OG for Intervention/OG Level II/OG Level I
LETRS I and II
- Lexia LETRS Learning Training
Timeline
Stride K12 Tutor
K12 Stride
08.2025 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
MVCA
08.2022 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Honey Creek Community School
10.2003 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Reading Literacy
Eastern Michigan University