Objective
Qualified and experienced educator seeking a career in
teaching that combines my strong passion for literacy with an understanding of
child development to positively influence student academic achievement
Profile
Motivated and personable professional who has earned two
college degrees and three years of successful head of classroom teaching
experiences. Demonstrated history of producing lesson plans and materials that
meet/exceed NYS Education Standards. Considerate and communicative with administration,
parents/guardians, and school community. Accustomed to handling sensitive,
confidential records. Talent for quickly mastering and implementing technology.
Continual student who participates in professional development opportunities to
keep abreast with current literacy and classroom management strategies.
Qualifications
Literacy (Birth-6)
– NYS Certificate # 401310101
– Fall 2010
Middle English
Education (Grades 5-9) – NYS
certificate # 428881101 –Fall
2009
Secondary English
Education (grades 7-12) – NYS Certificate # 326842091 – Fall 2009
NYSED Teacher
ID # 2191838 NYSTRS
# 2190065
Safe Schools
Against Violence in Education Workshop (S.A.V.E.) completed in April 2008
Child Abuse
Identification & Reported Workshop completed in October 2007
Professional Teaching Experience
Long-term English Teacher Replacement
Mahopac
High School in Mahopac, New York from 2011 to 2012
Grades:
10th Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature (3 Sections) & 11th
English Regents Level (2 Sections)
o
Created curriculum focused on NYS Regents
preparation and district/department objectives
o
Collaborated with department regarding employing
state standards, created common lesson plans
o
Developed and implemented curriculum for
elective course based in Sci-Fi and Fantasy literature
Long-term English Teacher Replacement
Mahopac
High School in Mahopac, New York from 2010 to 2011
Grades:
11th English Regents Level (5 Sections)
o
Assumed responsibilities of teacher on maternity
leave for the year
o
Designed and implemented lesson plans according
to the English Department curriculum
o
Contributed to mentoring program established by
the school district
High School English Teacher
Whitesville
Central School in Whitesville, New York from 2009 to 2010
Grades:
10th English Regents Level (2 Sections), 11th English
Regents Level (2 Sections), 12th English Regents Level (2 Sections)
& AIS (1 Section)
o
Headed the High School English Department,
including developing goals and standards of the year
o
Taught grades 10, 11, and 12, and pushed into
9th grade with lessons and strategies for inclusive classes
o
Built and established curriculum rich in
literature, added materials to library and classroom resources
Substitte Teacher
Canisteo-Greenwood
Middle School in Greenwood, New York from 2008 to 2009
Grades:
6th through 8th, as requested
o
Regularly chosen substitute for English,
History, and Special Education teachers of the middle school
o
Implemented desired lessons as requested by
individual teachers
o
Joined in supervising students for diverse
activities, including special events
Teacher Training & Observation
Literacy Teacher Observation
Cohocton
Elementary School in Cohocton, New York in Spring 2009
Grades:
K through 4th
o
Observed and assisted with literacy activities
with K-4th grade students
o
Researched and practiced literacy strategies to
implement in the elementary setting
o
Investigated the various and diverse functions
of the literacy/reading teacher role
High School Teaching Placement
Alfred-Almond
High School in Almond, New York in Fall 2008
Grades:
9th through 11th English Regents Level
o
Designed and implemented two separate unit plans
for 9th and 11th grade English
o
Integrated current curriculum with new teaching
strategies to include a technological component
o
Created curriculum to include a variety of learning
modalities, especially hands-on learners
Middle School Teaching Placement
Greenwood
Middle School in Greenwood, New York in Fall 2008
Grades:
7th English Language Arts (4 Sections)
o
Developed and implemented lesson plans over a
seven week period
o
Assisted teacher and students with projects and
activities
o
Studied and integrated lesson strategies for an
inclusive classroom
Other Employment History
Graduate Assistant
– Alfred University in Alfred, New York from 2008 through 2009
Graduate Assistant for Education Department
Chair, Dr. Monroe-Baillargeon
o
Aided in
current research and assisted with Education Department conferences
o
Assisted
with proposal writing for the Middle States Association accreditation review
Graduate Assistant
– Alfred University in Alfred, New York from 2007 through 2008
Graduate Assistant for Education Department
o
Performed
general office duties for department as assistant to the secretary
o
Assisted
with organization of education-related conferences and mailings
o
Supported
all professors and adjuncts of the Education Department per request
Education
Alfred University – Alfred, New York
Master of Science in Literacy, 2009 GPA: 3.86
Completed required literacy teacher observation hours and thesis paper
Master of Science in Literacy, 2009 GPA: 3.86
Completed required literacy teacher observation hours and thesis paper
Alfred
University – Alfred, New York
Bachelor of Arts in History, 2006 GPA: 3.43
Bachelor of Arts in History, 2006 GPA: 3.43
Graduated cum
laude
Awards
Education Assistantship Award – Alfred
University from 2007 to 2010
Jonathan Allen Leadership Scholarship – Alfred
University from 2002 to 2006
Skills Summary
u All
grades certified
u Literature
based curriculum
u Critical
thinking skills
u Literacy
skills
|
u Curriculum
and planning
u Smartboard
operation
u Computer
savvy
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u Research
based strategies
u Accountability
of records and student IEPs
u General
office skills
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