CAROLINE L.

GERBER
255 McKibbin Street Apt. 403 Brooklyn, NY 11206
CarolineLGerber@Gmail.com, (978) 808-9058

EDUCATION
Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY
MA in Elementary Inclusive Education & Teaching Students with Disabilities, Expected February 2015
Coursework Completion, Expected December 2014
Fellowship: Hemera's Contemplative Fellowship for Educators, August 2013
Northeastern University, Boston, MA
BS Sociology, January 2012
Study Abroad: University of Nice Sophia Antipolis, Nice, France, June 2011 August 2011
Achievement Award, Sears B Condit Award, Deans List
CERTIFICATION
New York State Initial Certificate, Childhood (1-6), Expected February 2015
New York State Initial Certificate, Special Education (Grades 1-6), Expected February 2015
TEACHING EXPERINECE
P.S. 32 Samuel Mills Sprole, Brooklyn, NY
Student Intern, Grade 5 Autism Spectrum Disorder Nest, September 2014Present
Collaborated with the school librarian, speech-language pathologists, pre-K and 5th grade teachers to
organize reading buddies program across grades
Created social stories for students to help them understand and navigate social situations
Used various forms of assistive technology to support students with diverse styles of learning
Differentiated lessons based on GO Math and TCRWP to ensure that content was accessible to all students
Taught students skills to identify, manage, and communicate their emotions to help them resolve conflicts,
solve problems, and promote a more peaceful classroom community
The East Village Community School, New York, NY
Student Teacher, Grade 1 ICT, December 2013May 2014
Designed inquiry-based Science units on Air & Weather and Insects from the FOSS curriculum to
teach students science practices and content
Facilitated morning meeting activities and student shares to build community, develop social skills, and
reinforce content area concepts
Used positive management strategies based on the Responsive Classroom to maintain a productive and
respectful community
Incorporated visual arts, dramatic-play, movement, and music into lessons to provide different modes for
students to learn and communicate their understanding
Led yoga activities to provide students with opportunities to move, develop strength, breath awareness,
focus, and support engagement in academic learning
Developed lessons across the curriculum using technology to provide visual entry points for students
P.S. 503 School of Discovery, New York, NY
Student Teacher, Grade 3 ICT, September 2013December 2013
Designed literacy lessons based on TCRWP to teach students reading and writing strategies
Assessed students learning across subject areas to differentiate instruction and materials for a class of 32
unique students
Held literacy conferences to assess students work and provide explicit instruction to advance their skills
Led interactive read aloud to reinforce reading strategies and foster students connection to literature
Utilized visuals and expressive gestures to make lessons comprehensible for students learning English as a
second language
Collaborated in planning Family Friday to establish strong relationships with families in school

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P.S. 154 Harriet Tubman, New York, NY

Participant Observer, Grade 4, September 2012December 2012
Assisted bi-weekly to learn about science instruction and support students academic growth
Created lessons based on the FOSS curriculum to develop students scientific observations, questions,
notes, and sketches
Designed investigations on live crickets to enable students to construct their own science knowledge
Taught students strategies to manage anxiety resulting in more efficient work and greater confidence
Josiah Quincy Elementary School, Boston, MA
Participatory Observer, Grade 1, February 2011May 2011
Supported small groups during stations to build up students literacy skills in a Sheltered English
Immersion classroom
Taught mini-lessons to small groups to prevent students who were pulled out of the classroom from
missing learning experiences
Assembled printed books and organized them by topic and reading level to ensure students have
appropriate books
Peer Health Exchange (PHE), Boston, MA
Senior Health Educator, September 2010May 2011
Taught health education workshops in 9th grade classrooms in over twenty Boston Public High Schools
Led the PHE Introductory Health Workshop to introduce the PHE health curriculum program
Facilitated the Rape and Sexual Assault Workshop, resulting in students acquiring the knowledge and skills
to make healthy decisions
Ran information sessions to support new health educators effective instructional practices
Health Educator, September 2009May 2010
Utilized explicit instruction, questioning, and role-play to teach students about rape and sexual assault
Encouraged students to ask questions and to express ideas to resolve confusion about the health topic
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Gigis Playhouse, New York, NY
Tutor, September 2012January 2013
Designed lessons for a three-year-old student with Down Syndrome to develop early literacy skills
Sang, read, and led matching games resulting in the student matching pictures to corresponding words
Yawkey Boys & Girls Club Roxbury, MA
Academic Mentor, October 2010January 2012
Provided individual homework and reading support to a student bi-weekly to foster learning during 2nd and
3rd grade
Created math and literacy activities based on students interests, resulting in increased enthusiasm for
learning in the content areas
Whittier Street Health Center, Roxbury, MA
Decision Arts Therapy Program Intern, June 2009August 2009
Designed art projects for 12-16 year-old girls impacted by violence to provide opportunities to
communicate their experiences, thoughts, and feelings
Facilitated discussions based on the art produced to help the girls explore ways to promote peace in their
lives and communities
SKILLS/INTERESTS
Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Prezi, iMovie, SMART Board, and Elmo Projector
Certifications: Karma Kids Certified Childrens Yoga Teacher