4015 Ravens Crest Dr.

Plainsboro, NJ 08536

(703)376-1456

e.m.polski@hotmail.com

Erin Margaret Polski

www.empolski.wordpress.com
Education
Michigan State University
Pursuing MA: Educational Technology (Completed 9 credits)
Indiana University Of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA
Early Childhood Education (ECED)/Elementary Education PreK-6th grade
Bachelor of Science Degree: Certified Early Childhood /Elementary
New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing
-Summa Cum Laude: GPA: 3.8 - Concentration: Math and Reading

Technical Skills/Proficiencies

Attended Columbia Reading and Writing Project

Workshops
Informal and formal assessments development
IRI (Informal Reading Inventory) administrator
Inclusion classroom teaching
Parent communication
Inspired creativity in learning through integrating
diverse lessons
Offsite lesson plan and fieldtrip design

Confident with Windows 8, Google Apps,

Microsoft Office, iPads, Smartboards, Wordpress
Classroom technology integration
Team Teaching
Classroom management
Kindergarten curriculum and program
development
CPI Training (Crisis Prevention Institute)
Record keeping

Education Work Experience

09/2014-Present

Maplewood, NJ

South Orange-Maplewood/Livingston/West Windsor-Plainsboro

Central, NJ

Fairfax and Loudoun Public Schools

Northern, NJ

Substitute Teacher Execute lesson plans and provide instruction in classrooms as needed by the public schools. Public
elementary and middle school, particularly in Special Education environments.

08/2011 06/2012

South Mountain YMCA

Substitute Teacher Execute lesson plans and provide instruction in classrooms as needed by the public schools. Public
elementary and middle school, particularly in Special Education environments.

11/2012 06/2013

Livingston, NJ

Assistant Teacher (Part Time) - Assisting teachers and providing a safe and fun environment for a class of two year olds.
I also greet parents at the end of the day and update them on their childs experience.

10/2013 03/2013

Collins Elementary Livingston Public Schools

One-on-One Instructional Aide Work with students in a self-contained classroom. Implement student
IEPs(Independent Education Plan), provide reading and math intervention, develop student behavioral skills.
Collaborate with main classroom teacher, behaviorist, school psychologist, and principal to do the best for each student.

11/2013 Present

Plainsboro, NJ

Instructional Aide Supported the teacher with struggling learners in math, science, and reading. Reinforced topics
taught with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade students throughout the day.

03/2013-06/2014

Wicoff Elementary West Windsor Public Schools

Imagination Learning Center

Chantilly, VA

Kindergarten Teacher Created lesson plans and implemented classroom management for children ranging from four
year olds to six year olds using Houghton Mifflin Harcourts Journey and Math Expressions. Developed each childs
reading, math, science, and social skills throughout the year. Enhanced the limited private school resources in my

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classroom, creating a library in my classroom, organized field trips, and invited community members to speak to the
children. These opportunities broadened the students horizons and offered time to interact with their surroundings.
06/2009 08/2011

Imagination Learning Center

Chantilly, VA

Lead Preschool Teacher Organized lesson plans and classroom activities for 20 four year old children administered
assessment plans that furthered each childs development. Promoted from 3year-olds assistant teacher to lead 4
year old teacher. Improved parent communication, classroom management and curriculum application. Management
recognized my dependability and regularly trusted me to be in charge and close the center.

Work Experience
06/2012-08/2012
& 06/2013-08/2013

Camp Lohikan

Lake Como, PA

Division Director Supervised junior division (5-10year olds) general counselors and communicated with parents. I
supported counselors as well as children when they needed advice on homesickness, behavioral problems, and social
issues.

College Field Experience

Senior Student Teaching:
Baggley Elementary School
Spring Semester 2009
Cooperating Teachers: Kathy Ferlin, 3rd grade & Deann Shine, 6th grade: 7 weeks each grade
Analyzed data to differentiate instruction
Administered State Standard Tests

Latrobe, PA

Junior Year Student Teaching:

New Derry Elementary School
Spring Semester 2008: 6 weeks in the classroom
Cooperating Teacher: Nadine Myers, 1st grade
Administered IRI (Informal Reading Inventory)

Derry, PA

Awards/Accomplishment/Activities

2014
2012

Educational Technology Certificate

Recognition of Excellence by ETS on Elem Ed: Content Knowledge Test
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Kappa Delta Pi
Mortar Board
Deans List
Sign-In- Deaf Education Performing Club
[As a group, we would interpret songs in sign language and perform
them in a dramatic way.]
KidsRead: reading tutoring
Philadelphia Summer Seminar: 2 week observation in inner-city schools

2006-2008
2006-2009
2008-2009
7 semesters
Spring 2007-Spring 2008

Fall 2007
2006

References

John Leister
Collins Elem Principal
(973) 535-8000 X8123
jleister@livingston.org

Allison Keller
Michigan State University:
MAET instructor
(810)813-8582
keller.alison@gmail.com

Dr. Michael Welborn

Wicoff Elem Principal
(609) 716-5450
Michael.Welborn@ww-p.org