CERTIFICATION Virginia Initial Elementary Certificate, expected July 2014 Algebra 1 Endorsement
EDUCATION James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia May 2014 Master of Arts in Teaching
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia May 2013 Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies, Elementary Education Minor, Math/Science/Technology Concentration Overall GPA: 3.513/4.0; graduated with Summa Cum Laude honors member of JMUs Dean List and Presidents List Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education Phi Mu Fraternity, held committee position
TEACHING EXPERIENCE Plains Elementary School; Grade 2, Timberville. VA Student Teacher: October 2013-December 2013, Practicum Student: January 2014-current Continuously taught, reflected, and modified personal skills through lesson plans Discussed student progress with parents through parent-teacher conferences Incorporated strategies to maintain a stable learning environment Participated in team meetings in order to collaborate on lesson planning Adapted lesson plans for students with learning disabilities
Verona Elementary School; Grade 3, Verona, VA Student Teacher: August 2013-October 2013 Created daily lesson plans for Science, Social Studies, Reading, and Mathematics Implemented a weekly newsletter to send home to parents with important reminders and topics being taught Incorporated literature to teach core subject content as well as Language Arts Led small group lessons during Power-Up on fact families and components of literature
Cub Run Elementary School; Grade 5, Penn Laird, VA Practicum Student: September 2012-December 2012 Created interactive lesson plans for Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies
Greene County Primary School; Kindergarten, Standardsville, VA Practicum Student: January 2012-May 2012 Instructed lessons during word study and incorporated read-alouds into the curriculum TEACHING-RELATED EXPERIENCE Summer Camp Sports Director, Camp Counselor, summers: 2010-present Brookhaven-Roe YMCA, Holtsville, NY Organized interactive stations for children in Kindergarten through fifth grade Cooperatively worked with other counselors and directors
After-school Tutor, fall 2012 Cub Run Elementary School, Penn Laird, VA Created activities for a fifth grade student struggling with fractions, decimals, and multiplication Worked on a personal level and improved the students grades from Cs to As as well as recall time with basic multiplication facts
ACTIVITIES, SKILLS, AND INTERESTS Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point Interested in incorporating technology in the classroom through SmartBoards, iPads, etc. Knowledgeable in basic American Sign Language and basic Italian Northeast Adventure, LLC. Challenge Course certified: project adventure, low and high ropes
ADDITIONAL INTERESTING INFORMATION Philanthropy: Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals; Relay for Life: Captain Technological Achievement: Newsletters, blog, website Years of soccer and track-and-field experience, interested in extracurricular clubs Advanced Orthopedics, Patchogue, NY. 2011-2014 during all university breaks: clerical work Bellport High School, Brookhaven, NY. 2005-2009; National Honor Society member
REFERENCES Don Landes University Supervisor for Verona Elementary School Phone Number: (540) 234-8152 Email Address: cdlandes@msn.com
Sandra Whetzel University Supervisor for Plains Elementary School Phone Number: (540) 896-2256 Email Address: swhetzel@rockingham.k12.va.us Jena Streett Cooperating Teacher at Plains Elementary School Phone Number: (540) 896-8956 Email Address: jstreett@rockingham.k12.va.us
Tina Norbut YMCA Camp Director Phone Number: (631) 891-1900 ext. 811 Email Address: TinaN@ymcali.org