Jennifer Baccellieri

2 Heights Terrace, Middletown, NJ 07748

732-865-4098 jenbacce@gmail.com
Professional Objective
Seeking a teaching position as a highly qualified teacher certified in Elementary
Education utilizing skills such as positive behavior support, creative problem
solving, differentiation and effective communication to facilitate student learning,
while providing a caring, compassionate, and motivational environment.
Certification
Pennsylvania

Elementary School Teacher K-6 Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing

PRAXIS II 0011 Elementary Education Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, February 2012
PRAXIS II 0511 Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge, February 2012
Elementary School Teacher K-5 Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing
PRAXIS II 0014 Elementary Education Content Knowledge, March 2012
Standard Certificate- Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6

June 2012
New Jersey
New Jersey

June 2012
Sep 2013

Education
August 2008May 2012

THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA
Bachelor of Science: Elementary and Kindergarten Education; Minor: Special Education
Overall GPA: 3.88/4.0
Awards: Graduating with distinction, Deans List every semester, The J. Leonhard Scholarship in
Education, The Pennsylvania State University Alumni Association Scholarship

Experience
August 2012-Present

Summer 2012

NEWARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS- CAMDEN STREET SCHOOL

NEWARK, NJ
Fifth Grade Literacy Teacher
Planned, modified, and differentiated lesson plans using the Expeditionary Learning Curriculum
Utilized a SmartBoard and laptops in the classroom to facilitate instruction
Mentored first-year teachers
Served as an after-school tutor for the Bell Foundation and instructed a Drama program
Planned college field trips to motivate and inspire students
Organized and hosted community events to engage families and community members
Researched and implemented classroom management strategies to promote an effective learning
environment
Utilized positive behavior support in order to motivate students
Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts and praising accomplishments
Promoted global awareness and cultural sensitivity, in order to meet the needs of culturally diverse students
Attended in-service seminars and professional development
TEACH FOR AMERICA- ELEMENTARY EDUCATION TEACHER
NEW YORK, NY
Corps Member
Selected from competitive pool to join national teacher corps of recent college graduates and professionals
who commit two years to teach in urban public schools.
Participated in intensive summer training program to develop the skills and knowledge needed to achieve
significant gains in student achievement. Simultaneously teach in summer school program run by Teach
For America for students in New York public schools under the supervision of a faculty of experienced
teachers.
Engaged in a full schedule of professional development activities, including seminars and instructional
planning, classroom management, learning theory, literacy, and diversity training.

Related Experience
June 2009- present

MONMOUTH COUNTY PARK SYSTEM

Playground Leader/Mentor
Mentored at an urban after-school program
Supervised children in recreation programs
Organized and led playground games for urban summer camps
Assisted in interviewing new counselors
Served as team leader for thirteen camp counselors

LINCROFT, NJ

Skills

Elementary Education (All

Subjects)
Lesson Planning
Positive behavior support
Classroom management
Textbook Review & Selection
Differentiation and modifications
Generating and implementing IEP

Cultural Sensitivity
Committee & In-Service
Leadership
Parental Involvement
Implementation of technology
21st Century life skills
Community Outreach

Creative Problem-Solving
Hands-On Instruction
Student Assessment
Standardized Testing/Scoring
Culture of Achievement
Small Group Instruction:
Guided reading
Global awareness