Jenna C.

Marcisz
jenna.marcisz@geneva.edu (765) 661-7099 Pittsburgh, PA

Education
Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA
Bachelor of Science in Education
Certification in PK-4 Elementary Education/PK-8 Special Education
Minor in Reading Methods
GPA: 3.9

Teaching Experiences
Student Teacher
New Horizon School, Beaver, PA March-May 2020
Behavioral Support
 Collaborated with teacher over Zoom to deliver online instruction
 Created math and literacy assignments on Google Classroom
 Differentiated and taught lessons based on students’ academic skills and IEP goals

Student Teacher
Riverside Elementary School, Ellwood City, PA January-March 2020
Kindergarten
 Collaborated with Kindergarten teacher as I took on the role of the full-time teacher
 Planned and implemented lessons in phonics, math, ELA, fine motor, and intervention groups
 Implemented and used behavior chart to support effective classroom management

Elementary Education Intern

Evans City Elementary School, Evans City, PA August-November 2019
1st Grade
 Collaborated with 1st grade teacher to deliver lessons and activities
 Provided support for ELL student in inclusion classroom
 Conducted a case study to assess a student’s reading strengths and weaknesses

Urban Impact, Pittsburgh, PA August-November 2019

Kindergarten
 Implemented math intervention plans with four struggling students
 Used manipulatives such as playdough and counters to teach number sense

Special Education Intern

The School at McGuire Memorial, New Brighton, PA January-April 2019
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7 -10 Grade, Autistic Support
 Prompted students in using life skills on trips to grocery stores/local businesses
 Created social stories and lessons to promote appropriate behavior
 Conducted applied behavior analysis (ABA)

Todd Lane Elementary School, Monaca, PA January-April 2019

3rd-4th Grade Learning Support
 Taught scripted phonics intervention lessons for two students
 Conducted a case study on a struggling reader using the Basic Reading Inventory
  Prepared and led review activities for the weekly math and reading tests

Preschool Field Experience January-April 2018

Royal Academy Preschool, Chippewa, PA
 Completed developmental checklist for preschool-aged students
 Led activities that promote fine-motor, gross-motor, and socio-emotional development

Related Work Experiences

Tutor
Tiger Pause Youth Ministry, Beaver Falls, PA January 2017-March 2020
 Tutored students in K-8th grade from low-income neighborhoods

Summer Camp Counselor

Tiger Pause Youth Ministry, Beaver Falls, PA June-July 2019
 Monitored 4th-5th grade girls on field trips and community service projects
 Collaborated with co-counselor to lead physical education and academic activities

Kids Zone & Play and Learn Team Member May-August 2018
YMCA, Bloomington, IN
 Monitored and provided activities for children ages 6 months-12 years
 Planned crafts and activities to foster fine motor growth
 Led group sporting games and board games to foster gross motor and socioemotional growth

Campus and Community Involvement

 Geneva Women’s Soccer Team (Division III Athlete) August 2016-November 2017
 Young Scholars Program (Honors Program Member) August 2017-May 2020
 Special Olympics (Volunteer) April 2018/2019

Trainings and Certificates

 Trauma Informed Education Training Spring 2020
 PSSA Test Administrator Training Spring 2019
 Mandated Reporter Training Fall 2018