Margaret (Maggie) Pfuntner

3690 East Ave Rochester, NY 14618 (518) 369-3055 mop04222@sjfc.edu

CERTIFICATION
New York State Initial Certifications in Childhood and Special Education, anticipated Spring 2016
EDUCATION
St. John Fisher College, Ralph C. Wilson School of Education, Rochester, NY
Bachelor of Science in Childhood Education and Bachelor of Science in Special Education, anticipated 2016
Presidential Scholarship Recipient, Parella Scholarship Recipient
GPA: 3.94/4.00, Deans list every semester
STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Genesee Community Charter School, Rochester, NY
Fall 2015
Sixth grade, inclusive, co-taught classroom, 15 week placement
Used expeditionary learning curriculum to facilitate interdisciplinary learning.
Differentiated instruction to help students with IEP, 504, and FBA plans move toward their individual goals.
Planed, taught, and evaluated lessons across all subjects in whole and small group settings.
Adapted common core modules and lessons to fit student needs while meeting state standards.
Evaluated data from formative and summative assessments to drive teaching practices.
Utilized the responsive classroom model to enhance student learning in a supportive community.
Lead tier two RTI to help students build strategies to increase their fluency with math facts.
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RELATED EXPERIENCE
Spring 2014-Spring 2015
Completed more than 130 classroom hours through eight additional placements in various urban and suburban schools.
Gained experience in general education, inclusive, and self-contained classrooms from first to fifth grade.
Conducted extensive case studies on struggling students including observation, formal and informal assessment,
development of mock IEP and FBA plans, and teaching of lessons designed to meet student needs.
Developed and implemented math, ELA, and morning meeting lessons in solo and co-taught structures.
Worked with students struggling with ELA and math skills to help them develop knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Established a working relationship with the family of a student with special needs; applied for and received
a monetary grant to help the student attend Boy Scout Camp.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Center for Disability Services - Clover Patch Camp, Glenville, NY
Summer 2015
Camp Counselor
Worked to provide direct care and facilitate recreational activities for children and adults with
a wide range of intellectual and physical disabilities for seven, week long, overnight sessions.
St. John Fisher College Math and Writing Center, Rochester, NY
Fall 2013-Present
Peer Math and Writing Tutor
Provide one-on-one tutoring to help students improve writing, reading, and study skills.
Assist students in math courses required for education majors and review skills for math and nursing assessments.
Camp Merriwood, Orford, NH
Summers 2013 and 2014
Camp Counselor
Counselor for 5-7 girls ages 10-12 at sleep-away camp for two eight-week summer seasons.
COMPUTER SKILLS
SmartBoard, iPads, Mac and PC, Word, Weebly, PowerPoint, Excel, Prezi, MovieMaker, PhotoStory
ACTIVITIES
St. John Fisher College Womens Rowing Team
Fall 2012-Present
Captain of the Womens Varsity team Junior and Senior years.
Student Athlete Advisory Committee
Spring 2015
Attend weekly meetings to discuss and advocate for the needs of athletes on campus.
Jamaican Advantage thru Sports for Youth
Spring 2016
Selected from a competitive pool of applicants to be part of the team who will fundraise to
coordinate and lead a sports camp for underprivileged Jamaican children in May of 2016.
Study Abroad- London, England
Winter 2015
Studied the culture and sociology of past and present England over the course of a two-week college class.