SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
∙ Experience with students from a variety of cultures and students with an array of disabilities.
∙ Successful at improving instructional talent through independent reflective orientation and constructive criticism from colleagues.
∙ Skillful at analyzing problems and designing innovative solutions.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education and History expected May 2015
Concentration in International Studies
GPA 3.287, Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing anticipated
CLINICAL PRACTICE
Clinical Practice in Elementary Education Present
Northfield Community School, Northfield, NJ
∙ Taught second grade class of eighteen students using lecture, discussion, small group instruction, and independent exploration to further enhance skills in reading, listening and writing fluency.
∙ Created unit plan on communities consisting of thirteen interdisciplinary lessons, which included a service learning aspect.
∙ Integrated technology using the interactive Smart Board and iPads.
Math & Literacy Practicum 09/14– 11/14
Broad Street School, Bridgeton, NJ
∙ Collaborated with teacher and aide in a diverse kindergarten class.
∙ Planned and lead lessons on comparisons using numbers one through ten.
∙ Administered basic reading inventories and diagnostic math interviews.
Curriculum and Assessment 01/14– 03/14
West Avenue School, Bridgeton, NJ
∙ Assisted with classroom instruction in a diverse fourth grade classroom.
∙ Co-taught an interdisciplinary and thematic unit on Dr. Seuss in celebration of his birthday.
∙ Designed an effective method of communication with a student who was selectively mute.
Teaching in Learning Communities I/II 09/11-05/12
Gateway Regional Middle School, Woodbury, NJ
LEAP Academy Charter School, Camden, NJ
∙ Supported both students and classroom teachers during instruction.
∙ Introduced note-taking strategies to seventh grade students struggling with reading comprehension.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Gloucester County Special Services, Non-Public Programs 03/12-12/14
St. Margaret’s Regional School, St. Michael’s Regional School and Guardian Angels Regional School
∙ Held title of Teaching Assistant (T.A.) and worked in three parochial schools.
∙ Provided support and supplemental instruction to students classified as having a learning disability.
∙ Communicated with parents, designed supplemental instruction and behavior modification plans when necessary and assisted head teacher during instruction.
Bankbridge Development Center 07/12-08/14
∙ Collaborated with classroom teacher and up to five other Teaching Assistants.
∙ Provided support to students diagnosed within the autism spectrum.
∙ Differentiated modes of communication and learning styles.
∙ Managed individual health needs.
Gloucester County Special Services, Migrant Education 07/14-07/14
Muchos Amigos Camp
∙ Served for one week on a substitute basis to cover an employee who could not begin right away.
∙ Worked as a camp counselor at an afterschool camp for primarily Spanish speaking students of migrant families.
∙ Applied knowledge of the Spanish language to communicate with children.
∙ Organized physical and artistic activities to engage students in social, collaborative play.
∙ Experience with students from a variety of cultures and students with an array of disabilities.
∙ Successful at improving instructional talent through independent reflective orientation and constructive criticism from colleagues.
∙ Skillful at analyzing problems and designing innovative solutions.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education and History expected May 2015
Concentration in International Studies
GPA 3.287, Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing anticipated
CLINICAL PRACTICE
Clinical Practice in Elementary Education Present
Northfield Community School, Northfield, NJ
∙ Taught second grade class of eighteen students using lecture, discussion, small group instruction, and independent exploration to further enhance skills in reading, listening and writing fluency.
∙ Created unit plan on communities consisting of thirteen interdisciplinary lessons, which included a service learning aspect.
∙ Integrated technology using the interactive Smart Board and iPads.
Math & Literacy Practicum 09/14– 11/14
Broad Street School, Bridgeton, NJ
∙ Collaborated with teacher and aide in a diverse kindergarten class.
∙ Planned and lead lessons on comparisons using numbers one through ten.
∙ Administered basic reading inventories and diagnostic math interviews.
Curriculum and Assessment 01/14– 03/14
West Avenue School, Bridgeton, NJ
∙ Assisted with classroom instruction in a diverse fourth grade classroom.
∙ Co-taught an interdisciplinary and thematic unit on Dr. Seuss in celebration of his birthday.
∙ Designed an effective method of communication with a student who was selectively mute.
Teaching in Learning Communities I/II 09/11-05/12
Gateway Regional Middle School, Woodbury, NJ
LEAP Academy Charter School, Camden, NJ
∙ Supported both students and classroom teachers during instruction.
∙ Introduced note-taking strategies to seventh grade students struggling with reading comprehension.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Gloucester County Special Services, Non-Public Programs 03/12-12/14
St. Margaret’s Regional School, St. Michael’s Regional School and Guardian Angels Regional School
∙ Held title of Teaching Assistant (T.A.) and worked in three parochial schools.
∙ Provided support and supplemental instruction to students classified as having a learning disability.
∙ Communicated with parents, designed supplemental instruction and behavior modification plans when necessary and assisted head teacher during instruction.
Bankbridge Development Center 07/12-08/14
∙ Collaborated with classroom teacher and up to five other Teaching Assistants.
∙ Provided support to students diagnosed within the autism spectrum.
∙ Differentiated modes of communication and learning styles.
∙ Managed individual health needs.
Gloucester County Special Services, Migrant Education 07/14-07/14
Muchos Amigos Camp
∙ Served for one week on a substitute basis to cover an employee who could not begin right away.
∙ Worked as a camp counselor at an afterschool camp for primarily Spanish speaking students of migrant families.
∙ Applied knowledge of the Spanish language to communicate with children.
∙ Organized physical and artistic activities to engage students in social, collaborative play.