Objective To obtain a full-time elementary teaching position.

Education Dominican University of California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential GPA: 4.0 Sonoma State University Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Concentration: Human Development GPA: 3.6 Deans List: Fall 2012-2013

Fall 2013- Present

May 2013

Teaching Experience Dixie Elementary School Fall 2013- Present Student Teaching, Fifth grade Solo taught for 3 weeks, as well as taught weekly lessons in all academic subjects Managed the classroom through the use of signal words, high expectations of students, behavior cards, and positive reinforcement Facilitated and looked after the social, emotional, and behavioral well being of the students Planned and differentiated integrated units in mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies Attended IEP meetings, parent-teacher meetings, staff meetings, district meetings, and staff development days Collaborated with my directing teacher as well as grade level team and other grade level teachers when planning instruction Engaged students through the use of effective technology, open discussions that directly related to Common Core Standards, and GLAD strategies Brought Common Core standards into the district with the use of previously adopted curriculum and supplemental materials Made academic content accessible to all students by working in small groups, one on one, and providing differentiated tasks and scaffolding Worked with parents and aides during center rotations and everyday activities Developed student comprehension by providing multiple avenues for critical thinking Provided a creative work environment by allowing students a choice of how to express answers, such as drawings, songs, formal writing, comic strip conversations, and oral discussion. Assessed student work and understanding using multiple forms of formative and summative, both formal and informal, assessments, including exit slips, movement activities, observation, representative drawings, written work, unit tests, and oral responses. Student teaching, Second grade Facilitated the learning of students in small group math centers by the use of manipulatives recalling prior math knowledge, and using math discussion directly relating to Common Core standards Enhanced comprehension skills through whole class read-alouds, small group discussions, and writing activities Worked one on one with individual students to increase reading fluency, phonemic awareness, and comprehension

Participated in the development and use of monthly life skills, such as honesty, responsibility, cooperation, personal best, caring, acceptance, patience, problem solving, confidence, and perseverance

Volunteer Work Monte Vista Elementary School Fall 2012-2013 Teachers Aide, Third grade Stimulated students minds through reading comprehension held in small homogenous groups Provided one on one attention in mathematical concepts; probability, division, multiplication, words problems, subtraction, perimeter, area, and probability Led whole class language arts activities, which included technology

Special Olympics Volunteer Summer 2010- 2012 Interacted and engaged with participants, as well as directed them to their different events Encouraged effort, confidence, and enjoyment for each participant during the events Assisted in multiple events; track and field, swimming, Olympic Club golf auction Junior Achievement Fall 2009 AT&T Pioneer Volunteer Planned a lesson for a second grade classroom pertaining to the United States government procedures Encouraged participation in activities depicting the different government professions, the assembly line process, and the United States economy Engaged students in their learning by using hands on techniques, kinesthetic movements, and creative outlets for assessment Professional Growth Collaborative Autism Training and Support Fall 2010-2013 CATS Team Member Trained in 360 hours of autism diagnosis, therapies, and strategies for mainstream integration of children diagnosed on the autism spectrum Provided over 80 hours of one on one service to families with children diagnosed with autism as well as respite care to individual families; working on academics as well as increasing social skills and awareness Created a project, iPads for Autism, which raised money through donations to provide families in the CATS program with iPads to enhance their childs development Spread awareness about autism to corporations and individuals in the California Bay Area Experience with Technology Incorporates technology in lessons to help supplement and cater to Common Core standards and curriculum: o Google Docs, Google Forms, Google Presentations o Doceri iPad application transforms the classroom projector into a virtual smartboard o Edmodo provides an online resource to continue classroom discussions, answer poll questions, and take online quizzes at home

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Student Response Systems allow whole class informal assessment through quick responses from students through an individual remote control Educreations application allows students to transform written work into powerful presentations that can include pictures, text, audio, and other options to engage students iMovie allows students to act out their knowledge on subject areas through video and editing