Kendall McCarthy

25 Babcock Road Mahwah, NJ 07430

201-783-6321
mccark15@tcnj.edu

OBJECTIVE
Obtain an elementary school teaching position using a student-centered
approach.

EDUCATION

The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), Ewing NJ

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Psychology, May 2016
Cumulative GPA: 3.69/4.0; Deans list (5 out of 5 semesters)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Advanced Core Block Practicum, Carroll Robbins Elementary School,
2nd grade, Trenton, NJ, Spring 2015
Administered lessons in all subject areas on a daily basis, including
math, reading, writing, grammar, science, social studies, guided
reading groups, and leading morning meeting.
Created and implemented a ten-lesson science unit on space, including
a summative student centered science notebook as a project.
Implemented classroom management techniques of my own, as well as
the cooperating teacher.
Junior Professional Experience, Pace Charter School, 4th grade,
Hamilton, NJ, Spring 2014
Observed, assisted, and taught mathematics and science to a class of
fifteen fourth grade students.
Created an inquiry-based and hands-on lesson on what materials would
conduct electricity.
Junior Professional Experience, Parkway Elementary School, 4th
grade, Ewing, NJ, Fall 2013
Observed, assisted, and taught reading and language arts to a class of
twenty-two fourth grade students.
Created a developmental project and fourth grade student profile,
which included administering six reading and writing assessments.

CERTIFICATIONS
Elementary Education Multiple Subjects Praxis, Summer 2015
Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Certification, Spring 2015
Project Learning Tree Environmental Teaching Certification, Spring
2015

Kendall McCarthy
25 Babcock Road Mahwah, NJ 07430

201-783-6321
mccark15@tcnj.edu

WORK EXPERIENCE
Camp Counselor, Ramapo Country Day Camp, Airmont, NY, Summer
2014-Present
Supervised the safety and needs of a group of children ages 6-7,
second graders; served as mentor.
Taught and overlooked activities to enhance social relationships and
problem-solving skills.
Teachers Assistant, Apple Montessori School, Mahwah, NJ, Summer
2013
Supervised and assisted the students aged 3-5 in the classroom
Maintained a successful learning environment.

HONORS

Deans List, 5 out of 5 semesters

Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society, Spring 2014
Golden Key International Honor Society, Fall 2013

SKILLS
Technology: Document camera, Apple iPad, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
and Powerpoint)

ACTIVITIES

Teachers of Young Children Association, Fall 2012-Present

Volunteer and learn about teaching strategies
New Jersey Student Education Association, Fall 2012-Present
Attend workshops, which focus on the future of teaching
Sigma Kappa Sorority, Spring 2014-Present
Experiences with leadership, teamwork, and service
Serve as a contributing member to the 2014-2015 Executive Council as
Vice President of Communications by keeping minutes of all meetings,
keeping up with chapter correspondence, and communicating with a
group of 110 individuals.