JACQUELINE PAXSON

(267) 972-2832
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EDUCATION
Neumann University – Aston PA
Bachelor of Arts, May 2018
Early Elementary (PK-4) and Special Education (PK-8); GPA: 3.9

STUDENT TEACHING & FIELD EXPERIENCE

MaST II Community Charter School – Philadelphia, PA
Student Teacher, First Grade: 25 students, including 13 with IEPs, January- April 2018
 Managed classroom behavior by using a clip chart and reward system
 Conducted small literacy group with students well below first grade reading level
 Supervised 3 paraprofessionals who worked individually with students
 Used Smartboard technology to create interactive math, reading, science, and social studies lessons

Chester Community Charter School—Chester, PA

Field Experience, First Grade, January 2017- December 2017
 Conducted small guided reading groups to assess fluency and comprehension
 Administered and scored several reading assessments, including Informal Reading Inventories
 Guided students in generating a class graph based on the different types of vehicles seen outside of school

RELATED EXPERIENCE
The Children’s Place Preschool, Philadelphia, PA September 2017- Present
Lead Toddler Teacher
 Created nurturing, helpful and compassionate environment for children
 Assisted with execution of individual development plans
 Developed curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving skills among children

Northern Liberties DCLA, Philadelphia, PA January- August 2017

Lead Preschool Teacher
 Managed a class of 12 students ages 3-4
 Planned activities that stimulate growth in language, social, and motor skills
 Created developmentally appropriate lessons, activities, and homework

Comfort Zone Childcare, Philadelphia, PA June 2014- December 2016

Camp Counselor
 Transported students to/from school and on field trips
 Prepared materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations
 Planned culturally appropriate activities and celebrations

ACCOMPLISHMENTS/HONORS
 “Steps Toward Movement: Analyzing the Role of Movement During the School Day” Presentation given at The
Southeastern Pennsylvania Consortium for Higher Education, March 2016, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
 “Autism: A Different Way of Being Human” Presentation given at The Southeastern Pennsylvania Consortium for
Higher Education, March 2017, Aston, Pennsylvania
 “Autism: A Different Way of Being Human” Published in Neumann University's Catalyst, An Academic Journal
 Neumann University Honors Association Board Member (2015-2018)