Objective
Teacher: Elementary Education (K-6), Math/Science (7-9), Special Education (K-12)
Education
LOCK HAVEN UNIVERSITY OF PA
Bachelor of Science, Education, May 2008
Major: Elementary Education
Minors: Special Education and Reading
GPA 3.694
KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY OF PA
Post-Baccalaureate Certification, December 2009
Major: Special Education
GPA 3.6
Course Highlights
Children’s Literature Manual Communication & Signing
Multicultural Education Classroom Management
Emotional Support Special Class Methods
Learning Support Special Ed. Processes and IEP Development
Workshops
Project Wild (environmental education)
APL Classroom Management Training
Teaching Experience
Students Meeting Learning Standards Teacher, October 2010 – April 2011
Richland Elementary, Quakertown, PA
? Taught extended day kindergarten program
? Conducted reading/writing PSSA preparation groups for grades 3-5
? Created math enrichment clubs for grades 1-5
? Taught reading comprehension extension program and author study for 2nd grade
? Supervised pinpoint math pull-out groups for 1st and 3rd grade
? Led math/reading enrichment groups for 5th grade
Autistic Support Teacher, June – August 2010
Whitfield Elementary, West Lawn, PA
? Taught 12 children with Autism
? Supervised 4 instructional assistants
? Created reading, writing, science, and math learning centers
? Wrote progress reports according to IEP goals
? Developed and maintained a structured classroom atmosphere
Per-Diem Substitute, April – September 2010
Upper Perkiomen School District, Pennsburg, PA
? Taught lessons according to specified plans
? Maintained a structured classroom atmosphere
Learning Support LTS, 7th/8th grade, January – March 2010
Wilson Central Junior High, West Lawn, PA
? Co-taught two 7th grade pre-algebra classes
? Co-taught two 8th grade algebra classes
? Taught pull-out learning support 8th grade algebra class
? Assisted students during after-school tutoring sessions
? Updated IEPs using Excent Tera
? Attended IEP meetings
? Chaperoned the school’s annual lock-in
? Attended in-service and staff meetings and trainings
Preschool Teacher, pre-k, August 2008 – May 2009
Harleysville Learning Center, Harleysville, PA
? Developed and implemented lessons involving language arts based learning
? Planned and taught developmentally appropriate activities
? Created a socially engaging environment
? Designed and implemented a behavioral management/reward system
? Published and distributed monthly newsletters for parent communication
? Attended staff meetings and trainings
Specialized Camp Counselor, June 2007 – August 2008
Easter Seals of Southeastern PA Summer Camp, Lansdale, PA
? Supervised 2 counselors and 8 teenage campers
? Created developmentally appropriate activities
? Assisted campers with feeding and changing
Honors
Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity
? Corresponding Secretary (Fall 2006 – Spring 2007)
? Recording Secretary (Fall 2005 – Spring 2006)
? Courtesy Committee Chair (Spring 2005)
? Awards & Scholarships Committee Chair (Fall 2004)
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Honors Program
? Honors Courses (Composition, Philosophy, World Politics, Literature, History, Nutrition for Wellness)
? Sign Language Activity Group Leader (Spring 2005 – Fall 2005)
? Freshman Discussion Group Leader (Fall 2004 – Spring 2006)
? Freshman Discussion Group Leader Training (Spring 2004)
Other Skills
Supervisor roles Parent/student/faculty communication
First Aid Certified Developed Individualized Education Plan using IEP Writer
References
Furnished upon request
Revised March 2011
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