Lana Rahal

908-249-3921 * LRahal@trschools.com * http://lanarahal.weebly.com/

Education
The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ
B.S. Summa Cum Laude in Early Childhood Education
GPA: 3.945/4

August 2011-May 2015

Certifications
Anti-Harrassment/Intimidation/Bullying/Teasing Certification
CEAS, Early Childhood Education, State of New Jersey (P-3)
CEAS, Elementary Education, State of New Jersey (K-6)
Certified Substitute Teacher, Cranford School District and Bordentown Regional District

September 2015
May 2015
May 2015
March 2014

Teaching Experience
Second Grade Teacher
September 2015- June 2016
Walnut Street Elementary School, Toms River, NJ
Instructed in a classroom of 22 students, including students qualified for local basic skills and Title I pull out support in
reading and math, and ESL students, while aligning to the Common Core State Standards.
Differentiated reading instruction for students with a wide range of reading abilities by implementing Readers Workshop
along with the Wonders reading program, including guided reading, skill groups, leveling with the Fountas and Pinnell
reading assessments, and use of a leveled library so students read on their independent level.
Implemented Writers Workshop using the Lucy Calkins Units of Study, including idepentent conferences and anecdotal
records of students progress.
Taught mathematics using the EveryDay Math updated program including open response questions; differentiated by using
manipulatives, fluid small group instruction, and use of program's readiness, extension, and extra pratice activities.
Planned science and social studies units with subject integration and alignment to the Next Generation Science Standards.
Incorporated daily use of document camera and projector, and other resources such as BrainPop, RAZKids, ReadWorks, etc.
Familiarity with the I&RS process; successful use of behavioral and instructional interventions.
Completed progress reports, report cards, and SGOs for students during the academic year.
Senior Student Teaching Experience
September-December 2014
Second grade in Peter Muschal Elementary School, Bordentown, NJ
Instructed full time in an inclusion classroom.

Differentiated classroom instruction based on students with IEPs through use of manipulatives, small group instruction, or
one-on-one attention.

Coordinated a college student/second grade student pen pal program.

Organized and implemented a family engagement project focusing on literacy.

Attended parent-teacher conferences and staff professional days.
Gained experience with curriculums including Words their Way, Readers and Writers Workshop, and Everyday Math.
Led guided reading groups based on Fountas and Pinnell levels.
Planned and taught a hands-on science unit on plants incorporating informational writing based on Common Core Standards.

Incorporated ELMO projector and TV Elite technology into daily use.

Junior Experience II: Advanced Core Block
February-April 2014
Second grade in Bear Tavern Elementary School, Titusville, NJ
Planned and implemented a two-week unit on light aligned with the Common Core Standards, including a guest speaker.

Taught lessons in all subjects using Fundations spelling curriculum, Everyday Math, and Readers and Writers workshop.

Utlitized interactive whiteboard and document camera.

Differentiated lessons based on various student needs including students with IEPs and an ELL student.
Junior Experience I: Methods of Teaching Math and Science
September-December 2013
Third grade in Brunswick Acres School, South Brunswick, NJ
Focused on teaching hands on math and science lessons, including taking students outside for cloud lessons.

Observed two students for an extended case study on child development.

Incorporated use of Chrome Books.

Work Experience
Cranford Pool and Fitness Center
Kidz Klub Camp Counselor/ 5-6 Supervisor
Seasonal, June-August 2012-Present
Serve as head female counselor for 5/6 age group; schedule daily activities for children, supervise children in locker room,
pool, and playground to ensure safety, engage children in outdoor activities, supervise weekly field trips, provide first aid as
needed, supervise and evaluate other counselors in age group, in charge of communicating with parents at end of day.
Cranford Public School District
Substitute Teacher
March 2014-June 2015
Gained experience substitute teaching in a range of classes from preschool-12th grade in 8 different district schools,
instructed in general education classrooms, inclusion classrooms, and special education classrooms (for both in class support
and resource), used technology including SMART Board.
The College of New Jersey, Decker Hall
Desk Assistant
September 2012-May 2015
Sorted mail, logged packages and distributed them to students following sign out procedure, signed out keys to residents as
needed, kept accurate package and key logs, staffed night desk, maintained safety of residents by checking student IDs and
signing in guests, provided customer service by welcoming students to building and answering questions as needed.

School and Campus Leadership

Readers Workshop Model Lesson- selected to model a readers workshop lesson for a third grade teacher in the building
PTO Bingo Night-attended PTO event for two and a half hours on a Friday evening, engaging with students and parents
President of Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society-organized first annual on-campus Literacy Conference
Literacy Alive! Chair of Kappa Delta Pi- led book drive, organized literacy programs at two Trenton schools
Secretary of Circle K International-planned Halloween party for adults with disabilities, chaired service project for community
Secretary of Teachers of Young Children- coordinated pen pal letters between college and elementary students, served 3 years
Kidsbridge Tolerance Museum- volunteered and led anti-bullying stations to teach small groups of children grades P-8
Alpha Phi Omega Community Service Fraternity- completed 20+ hours of community service each semester for 3 years

Workshops/Trainings
Supporting Struggling Readers (Wilson Sound-Spelling Drills)
Assessing ESL Students
Implementing Readers Workshop- Second Grade PD Day
Every Day Math Updated Program Training
Teachers College Reading and Writing Project Conference
Tech Savvy Teachers Conference
Understanding by Design Training
Yoga 4 Classrooms Training
CPR, First Aid, Blood-born Pathogen Trainings

February 2016
January 2016
September 2015
August 2015
March 2015
February 2015
January 2015
February 2014
June 2015

Honors
Published in The College of New Jersey's Journal of Student Scholarship
Dean's List recipient 8 out of 8 semesters
TCNJ Merit Scholar
Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society
William M. Klepper Scholarship Recipient
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Golden Key International Honor Society
Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society
Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education

April 2016
Fall 2011-Spring 2015
Fall 2011-Spring 2015
December 2014
April 2014
April 2014
November 2012
October 2012
April 2012