mbordonaro@une.

edu
PERSONAL TRAITS
Passionate Educator and Learner
Dedicated Worker
Cooperative Leader
Compassionate and Honest
Outgoing Personality
Determined in the Face of Obstacles
OBJECTIVES
To apply the knowledge and skills I have acquired, through personal experience and education, in a cooperative
educational community emphasizing literacy instruction.
EDUCATION
Western New England College
Bachelor of Psychology with Elementary Education Minor
Graduated May 2009 Magna Cum Laude
University of New England
Masters of Science in Education with a concentration in Literacy Education
Expected Graduation: 2014
Courses Completed:
EDU 600 Teacher as Leader
EDU 610 Differentiation Theory & Strategies
EDU 615 Motivational Theory & Class Management
EDU 690 Action Research
EDU 740 Supporting Literacy Development for All Learners
EDU 741 Literacy Assessments as Teaching Tools
EDU 742 Study Skills & Content Area Literacy Instruction for All
EDU 743 Connecting Reading & Writing for Success
EDU 744 Meeting Student Literacy Challenges
EDU 695 Portfolio (in progress)
EXPERIENCE
Ilima Intermediate School Ewa Beach, HI
Part-Time Reading Teacher: March 2010 January 2013

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Maria A. C. Bordonaro
I assisted the Reading Programs Coordinating Teacher with the planning, instructing, and assessing of classroom
activities and lessons. I also participated in professional development trainings, staff meetings, and parent
conferences.
Hawaii Department of Education Oahu, Hawaii Leward District
Level III Substitute Teacher for grades K-8: December 2009 January 2013
I assumed all classroom responsibilities for absent teachers in multiple schools based on need.
Meadow Brook School East Longmeadow, MA
First Grade Student Teacher: August 2008 December 2008
I participated in all that was required of a full time teacher including professional development trainings, staff
meetings, grade level meetings, and parent conferences.
Duggan Middle School Springfield, MA
Classroom Literacy Tutor & Afterschool Supervisor: August 2006 May 2007
I served as a floating tutor in the classrooms and individually with assigned students. Also, I helped organize and
supervise an afterschool program that was designed to promote Science and Mathematics to middle school aged
girls.
INTERESTS/HOBBIES
Reading, Horseback Riding, Sewing, and Painting
REFERENCES
Multiple references available upon request