Katie M.

Collins
2384 Tricia Court Atco, New Jersey 08004 609-828-0809 (cell) Kcollins87@comcast.net http://katiecollinsteachingportfolio.weebly.com/ A good teacher will implement the right teaching instruction, but an effective teacher will go the extra mile to really engage and reach each student. Education Bachelor of Arts, Education anticipated May 2013 Specialization Elementary Education Bachelor of Arts, Writing Arts Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey GPA 3.637, Deans List, Cum Laude NJ Certificate of Eligibility with Advance Standing K-5 Elementary Education Clinical Practice Kindergarten, Mullica Township Primary School, Elwood, New Jersey Spring 2013 Utilized learning centers and instructional activities to enhance writing, listening, and language awareness skills Differentiated instruction using various teaching strategies including math manipulatives, I Pads, Laptops, Smart Board, dry erase board, and audio and visual representations to enhance student understanding Utilized flash cards to play memory and matching games for sight words, rhyming words, reading clues and vowels Executed engaging lessons that targeted students interests based on Charlotte Danielsons framework for teaching Junior Practicum Kindergarten, Quarter Mile Lane School, Bridgeton, New Jersey Fall 2012 Devised and presented a lesson on mathematics on patterns using class discussions, hands on activities, and games Fourth, Thomas E. Bowe School, Glassboro, New Jersey Spring 2012 Taught an interdisciplinary lesson of social studies, science, and art using effective various teaching strategies such as an overhead projector, maps, artwork, education speakers, and personal response systems Seventh, Beck Middle School, Cherry Hill, New Jersey Spring 2011 Adapted techniques used in spelling to meet individual needs of students using effective supplemental games to hold student interest and promote content retention Sixth, Winslow Township School Five, Berlin, New Jersey Spring 2010 Taught social studies using a collection of educational games to hold student interest and maximize student learning Additional Information Employment: Part time at Virtua Hospital for the past five years Certifications: CPR (adult and infant), Youth Sports Research Council Member, EIRC Member Hobbies: reading, biking, and scrapbooking

References Janette Galaida Kindergarten Teacher 500 Elwood Road Elwood, NJ 08217 609-442-5938

Carol Fioresi Student Teaching Supervisor 105 Jonas Avenue Minotola, NJ 08341 856-697-0812 John Quinesso, Jr. College Professor Adjunct Suite-James Hall 201 Mullica Road Glassboro, NJ 08028 856-401-1119

MaryAnn Krug Nursing Director (Manager) 90 Brick Road Marlton, NJ 08053 856-355-6889