Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ Instructional Teaching Certificate, English (P-12), expected May 2014 Cumulative GPA: 3.628 Cum Laude Current & Active Member of Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education Bachelor of the Arts in Communication Studies, earned May 2009
Will qualify for NJ Certificate of Eligibility of Advanced Standing, English (P-12), June 2014 Passed Middle School English Language Arts Praxis Passed English Language, Literature, and Composition: Content Knowledge Praxis
TEACHING EXPERIENCE Hawthorne High School, Hawthorne, NJ 1/2014-Present Student Teacher Develop and implement unit and daily lesson plans for 11 th & 12 th grade students using a variety of instructional methodologies and assessments while utilizing NJCCCS. Work collaboratively to advance horizontal integration across multiple content areas. Incorporate technology, critical thinking, and creativity into various lessons. Apply excellent classroom management skills to develop a safe environment conducive to student success. Hawthorne High School, Hawthorne, NJ 9/2013-12/2013 Fieldwork Intern Observed and taught 11 th & 12 th grade English classes, interacted positively with students, and assisted with daily tasks such as attendance and grading. Established excellent rapport with students, staff and other members of the school community. Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ 1/2013-5/2013 Content Area Tutoring Used data to analyze student strengths and create a personal educational program. Assisted the student with the application of diverse reading and writing strategies. Created authentic assessments to reinforce content area.
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE Bergen Barracudas Club Swim Team, Mahwah, NJ 9/2011-3/2014 Competitive Swim Team Elite Group Coach Plan and implement season long training regime. Focus on teaching advanced & efficient stroke technique. Encourage goal setting, time management and the development of a positive work ethic. YMCA of Greater Bergen County, Hackensack, NJ 9/2009-8/2011 After-School Program Counselor Supervised elementary school students after school hours & helped them with homework. Organized and implemented a comprehensive sports and arts program. Swim Team Coach Created appropriate swim workouts for young athletes of all abilities. Promoted sportsmanship and a healthy lifestyle.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE Wildwood Crest Beach Patrol, Wildwood Crest, NJ Summer 2003-2009 Open-Water Lifeguard Participated in daily training exercises designed to attain and reinforce the knowledge and skill set needed to provide the safest, most competent & reliable lifeguarding services possible to the public.
OTHER CERTIFICATIONS PARCC ELA Preparation Lifeguard Training & First Aid NJ Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights & NJ Bullying 101 CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer District of Lodi, Bergen County Substitute Athlete Protection Certified Coach Member of USA Swimming
ACTIVITIES Division III Collegiate Swim Team, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ Winter 2005-2009 Four Year Varsity Swimmer MVP & Team Captain Senior Year
References & Letters of Recommendation Available Upon Request
Session 1-8 Development and Impact of SIM-MOD (Strategic Intervention MAterial and Module COmbined) On Students' Academic Achievement in Mathematics at The 8th Grade Leve PDF