Christina Parady

59 Endicott Rd., Hamilton, NJ 08690

www.christinaparady.weebly.com
christinaparady@aol.com
609-575-5425
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a teaching position at an elementary school in which I can use my skills and abilities to inspire young
students.
EDUCATION
The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ December 2014
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education English Cumulative GPA: 3.487/4.00
CERTIFICATION
Provisional, Early Childhood Education, State of New Jersey, October 2015
Praxis Exam- Early Childhood: Content Knowledge, March 2014
CEAS, Elementary Education, State of New Jersey October 2015
Praxis Exam-Elementary Education: Content Knowledge September 2015
H.I.B. Certification, Fall 2013

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
First Grade Learning Support Teacher, J. Fithian Tatem Elementary School, Haddonfield, NJ Fall 2015-present
Taught literacy and mathematics to small groups of struggling first grade students.
Facilitated literacy lessons on phonemic awareness, fluency, and comprehension using Fundations, Leveled Literacy
Intervention, and guided reading.
Guided students in grade appropriate mathematics using Everyday Mathematics and self designed lesson plans.
Collaborated with principal and other professionals to organize the Title One program.
Differentiated instruction based on individual students strengths, weaknesses, and personal learning styles.
Assessed students needs and progress using Fundations Assessments, Everyday Math Assessments, and Fountas and
Pinnell Benchmark Assessments.
Encouraged and promoted effective communication with parents through conferences, meetings, and Title One parent
night.
Participated in a Professional Growth Group where the group explored educational apps and websites. The apps and
websites were then incorporated into future lessons.
Utilized a variety of Responsive Classroom Management techniques, such as attention signals and reward charts.
Middle School ELL Tutor, Haddonfield Middle School, Haddonfield, NJ Fall 2015-present
Taught English to middle school students from the Netherlands.
Created developmentally appropriate lessons that incorporated elements of reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary.
Built a rapport with students and families from a different cultural background.
Student Teaching, Elias Boudinot Elementary School, Burlington City, NJ Fall 2014
Facilitated lessons, at a first grade instructional level, in mathematics, language arts, science, social studies, writing,
and handwriting for a class of 19 students.
Developed and implemented lesson plans aligned with the Common Core and NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards.
Taught language arts lessons using Harcourt Storytown, math lessons using EnVisions, and writing and handwriting
lessons using Zaner-Bloser.
Guided targeted instruction lessons using Fountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention.
Led daily morning meetings.
Implemented Responsive Classroom techniques.
Developed a family engagement project where families participated in creating a project listing things in which they
are thankful. Families were invited into the classroom to listen to the students present their projects.
Utilized and created interactive Smart Board lessons.
Employed differentiated instruction and collaborative learning activities.

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Junior Practicum, Bear Tavern Elementary School, Hopewell, NJ Fall 2013
Observed, assisted, and taught lessons in all subject areas, specifically literacy using Fundations and Readers and
Writers Workshop, and mathematics using Everyday Mathematics.
Designed a science unit on living and non-living things incorporating many hands on activities.
Promoted a positive learning environment by recognizing the strengths of each student.
Employed differentiated instruction and collaborative learning activities.
Used Responsive Classroom Management teaching.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Introduction to Responsive Classroom (K-3), Fall 2015
A New Approach to Journeys and CAFE (K-3), Fall 2015
Opportunities in the Next Generation Science Standards, Fall 2015
Garden State Equality Organization: Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students, Winter 2016
Dyslexia Workshop, Fall 2014
CHADD, Strategies Teaching and Working with Children with ADD/ADHD, Fall 2013

WORK EXPERIENCE
Cosmetologist, Jane Davids Salon, Ewing, NJ, 2007-present
Licensed stylist with experience working with adults and children as clients.
Provide quality customer service.
Child Care Provider, Hamilton, NJ, 2008-2012
Experienced private childcare.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Tutoring, Burlington City, NJ, 2014
Enforced grade appropriate math and reading content to students ranging from ages 6-7.
Engaged students in lessons and activities.
Halloween Hayride, Jackson, NJ, 2009-2012
Volunteered hosting children at a seasonal themed hayride.
Interacted with families as they celebrated the harvest season.
Saint Gregory the Great, Hamilton NJ, 2010-2011
Volunteered at the churchs daycare center.
Cared for children ranging from ages 3 through 6.
TECNOLOGICAL SKILLS
Document camera, Apple iPad, Digital Gaming, SMART board technology, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint), Google Drive, AVer pen, and SMART board writing pad