Jacquelyn C.

Gamble
103 Parchment Blvd Williamsburg VA, 23185 (540) 383-4260 jgamble@radford.edu

Objective __________________________________________________________________
Seeking a position as an elementary school teacher that will utilize my passion of nurturing childrens
development, addressing individual educational needs, and instilling a lifelong love of learning

Education _________________________________________________________________
MS in Curriculum Instruction - Licensure in Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education
BS in Interdisciplinary Studies
GPA: 3.975
Radford University Radford, VA
Anticipated Graduation

May 2015

Deans List: 2010 - Present

Kappa Delta Pi Member (Selected based on academic achievement)
Student Virginia Education Association Member Student Treasurer
Advanced High School Diploma
Turner Ashby High School Bridgewater, VA

GPA: 4.109

Student Teaching & Early Field Placements ____________________________________

Third Grade Internship
Prices Fork Elementary School Prices Fork, VA
- Embedded two week cross curricular water cycle unit
- Administered pre and post testing for water cycle unit
- Differentiated instruction during guided math and reading groups

Spring 2015

Student Teacher in Special Education Preschool

Fall 2014

Floyd Elementary School Floyd, VA

- Instructed students in developmental activities ages two-four
- Embedded students IEP objectives into daily learning objectives
- Collected IEP progress data

Early Intervention Internship with Developmental Service Provider

Spring 2014

New River Valley Community Services Blacksburg, VA

- Developmental services for children ages birth to three
- Mentored by licensed developmental service provider of 20+ years

First Grade Internship

Fall 2013

Kipps Elementary School Blacksburg, VA

- Embedded two week cross curriculum plant unit lesson
- Administered pre and post testing for plant unit
- Instructed lowest reading and word study groups

Relevant Experiences ____________________________________________________

Test Administrator

7/2012 to Present

Welcome Center (Stone Spring Elementary School) - Harrisonburg, VA

- Proctored English proficiency tests to English Language Learners (ELL)
- Administered developmental Pre-Kindergarten screenings

Pre-School Teacher (Part-Time)

8/2012 to 4/2013

Valley Interfaith Child Care Center - Blacksburg, VA

- Whole group instruction in afternoon themed craft activities
- Managed afternoon outdoor play and activities
Pre-School Teachers Assistant & Food Program Assistant
Smithland Elementary School - Harrisonburg, VA
- Collaborated with rising pre-k educators during summer school
- Supervised and managed volunteers
- Led small math and literacy groups

Summer 2012

Jacquelyn C. Gamble
103 Parchment Blvd Williamsburg, VA 23185 (540) 383-4260 jgamble@radford.edu
Jump In! Program Assistant

Summer 2011

Smithland Elementary School Harrisonburg, VA

- Worked together with three teachers during summer enrichment program
- Supervised and chaperoned students on educational field trips, 1st -3rd grade

Kindergarten through Fourth Grade Teachers Assistant

Spotswood Elementary School - Harrisonburg, VA
- Work in partnership with six teachers, grades K-4th
- Responsible for pre-testing rising kindergarten students
- Led small reading and word study groups

Summer 2011

Kindergarten Teacher Assistant

Summer 2010
Smithland Elementary School - Harrisonburg, VA
- Collaborated with three teachers with rising kindergarten classes during summer school
- Led small groups in early literacy skills

Specialties & Skills __________________________________________________________

Technology:
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Experience in creating/editing SMART board presentations

Well versed in Microsoft Office programs
Frequently embed technology in lessons

Music:
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Took piano lessons for six years

Took voice lessons for two years
Turner Ashby Knightingales choir for three years

Theatre:
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High school stage manager for eleven shows

Spring semester sophomore year at RU: volunteered as a rehearsal assistant for Radfords
Theater Departments presentation of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Literacy:
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Experience administering PALS

Taught lessons using Words Your Way
Instructed Daily 5 reading curriculum
Differentiated instruction to reading groups in a variety of grades

International Volunteer Travel:

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Mission Trip to Baja, Mexico

Built family a house
Supervised activities with local children
Taught English to natives

Certifications _______________________________________________________________
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CPR, First Aid for Children, & AED

Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter
Crisis Intervention & Prevention Certification

Experience Related to Education ______________________________________________

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Seasonal volunteer at an after school tutoring program Blast Off

Mentored with a kindergarten teacher during High School
Volunteered in church nursery and directed the annual Christmas play
Certified babysitter for multiple families since the age of twelve

Jacquelyn C. Gamble
103 Parchment Blvd Williamsburg, VA 23185 (540) 383-4260 jgamble@radford.edu

References _________________________________________________________________
Dr. Kathy Hoover Early Childhood Special Education Professor
kahoover@radford.edu

540-831-5313

Dr. Boyoung Park Early Childhood Education Professor

bpark3@radford.edu

540-831-5313

Ramona Sthal Welcome Center Supervisor for past three summers

rrstahl@harrisonburg.k12.va.us

540-433-3644

Timothy Moeller - Assistant Principal at Floyd Elementary School

moellert@floyd.k12.va.us
540 -745-9440
Jessi Warren Special Education Preschool Cooperating Teacher
warrenj@floyd.k12.va.us

540-745-9440

Elizabeth Kile First Grade Cooperating Teacher

ekile@mcps.org

540-951-5760

Susan Lindsey Early Intervention Cooperating Professional

slindsey@nrvcs.org

540-375-0976