Teaching Experience
Student Teacher, September 2017 – December 2017
Woodland Middle School, Barrington, NJ
- Developed curriculum for and team taught an interdisciplinary unit on Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird and the civil rights movement
- Planned and taught lessons on topics ranging from thesis statement writing to the creation of suspense in Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart”
- Differentiated instruction by developing graphic organizers and modifying assessments
Instructional Aide, September 2015 – July 2017
Haddon Heights School District, Haddon Heights, NJ
- Modified assignments for students with special needs and provided support in one-on-one and small group settings
- Observed behaviors and collected data for child study team to make analysis about future interventions
Substitute Teacher, October 2011 – June 2015
Mount Laurel School District, Mount Laurel, NJ
- Taught 5th grade math for two weeks during an extended assignment
- Developed instructional materials such as transparencies, handouts, and slideshows
Child Development Experience
Tutor, September 2014 – March 2017
The Tutoring Club, Cherry Hill, NJ
- Assessed students strengths and growth areas to help improve SAT scores
- Revised student essays for grammar and organization
Adviser, January 2009 – April 2011
Boy Scouts of America, Westampton, NJ
- Trained scouts in leadership and outdoor skills at various conferences and summer camps
- Advised youth leaders in budgeting and event planning
Related Experience
Digital Producer, January 2013 – July 2013
Courier-Post, Cherry Hill, NJ
- Earned company-wide “Best of Gannett” award for short-form writing
- Modified all printed content for optimal online presentation
- Increased social media presence on Twitter and Facebook and encourage reader engagement
Education
Rutgers University, Camden, NJ
New Jersey Teaching Certification, expected January 2018
Honors: Kappa Delta Pi member, Hannah Amgott Memorial Scholarship recipient
Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ
Bachelor of Arts in Writing Arts, GPA 3.86/4