My name is Miss Marisa Tasky! I am a current first grade teacher at a private Catholic school, Our Lady of Sorrows, in Farmington Hills, MI. I currently live in Clawson, MI. I grew up in Farmington Hills, MI, and attended elementary and middle school at Our Lady of Sorrows School. Later, I attended Mercy High School in Farmington Hills. After, I moved to East Lansing, MI, where I attended Michigan State University, and I received my bachelor of Arts in Education. Currently, I am working on my Masters of Arts in Education (MAED) from Michigan State University. Go Green!
My hobbies include reading, kayaking, travelling, cross-stitching, skiing, golfing, playing softball, and enjoying life with friends and family. I am still a huge fan of Michigan State sports, particularly men's basketball and football, and I enjoy grabbing drinks with family and friends to watch every game! I also enjoy spending my summers with my family up north in a small town called Onekama, MI. During the school year, I tutor students during after school hours.
I have been lucky enough to work alongside some of my best friends - ones I have met on the job and ones I have known prior to my job. My current school provides 8th graders a chance to go to Washington D.C. during their final days of middle school. One of my friends, who is an amazing 8th grade history teacher, organized this trip. I was able to experience this trip for the first time since I was a student, alongside some of the greatest coworkers in May 2022!
Resume
Welcome to my resume page! Here you will find information about my education, credentials, teaching experience, and more!
Education
I began my masters degree during my internship year, where I student taught at Vandenberg World Cultures Elementary School in Southfield, MI. After a one-year hiatus during my first year teaching, I continued my studies through MSU's online MAED program.
After graduating Mercy High School, in Farmington Hills, MI, I attended Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI. I began my studies at MSU unsure of what I wanted to do. Eventually, I graduated MSU with a Bachelors of Arts in Education, with a focus in elementary education and integrated science.
Credentials
May 2020
Michigan Department of Education
Michigan Standard Certificate
K-5 All Subjects
6-8 Integrated Science
I received my teaching certificate in May 2020. I am qualified to teach all core subjects in grades kindergarten through 5th, and the integrated sciences in grades 6th through 8th.
Teaching Experience
August 2020-Current
First Grade Teacher
Our Lady of Sorrows
Catholic School
Farmington, MI
I have worked at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School for two wonderful years. As an alumni of OLS, I have been honored to give back to such a wonderful school, who played a huge part of my education (K-8). I have just recently signed for a 3rd year (2022-2023).
August 2019 - April 2020
Teacher Certification Internship
2nd Grade
Vandenberg World Cultures Elementary
Southfield, MI
I completed my teacher certification internship at Vandenberg World Cultures Academy in Southfield, MI, to complete my undergraduate studies at MSU and attain my teacher certificate. I taught in a 2nd grade classroom alongside my amazing mentor teacher. This year-long internship allowed me to gain extremely important knowledge in order to ensure my readiness in my own classroom.
August 2018 - May 2019
St. Johns Student Center Undergraduate Intern
PreK-8th Grade
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
East Lansing, MI
St. Thomas Aquinas School in East Lansing, MI, hired me as an MSU undergraduate intern. I had many roles and responsibilities, which included joining teachers in classroom activities, and preparing lesson plans in grade K-6. I also substituted for primary teachers in all subjects in classrooms K-8, including P.E., art, technology, and Spanish. I conducted main office clerical duties such as answering phone calls, delivering mail, and organizing student attendance.
