Category: ARTS

         INTERVENTION SPECIALIST TEACHER OF MATH AND LANGUAGE ARTS           Objective     To gain the position as the resource room teacher at Howell Township Public Schools.        Summary of Qualifications          Demonstrated ability to design developmentally appropriate lessons and activities allowing integration of all learning styles.  Highly educated in differentiated classrooms.  Determined to maximize the educational achievement of each student.    Trained in Developmental Reading Assessments, Common Core Standards, Standard Solutions, Wonders, Anti-Bullying.      Hard-working and organized.  Knowledge and respect  for all students and parental rights.  Professional leadership and management skills.  Excellent technology skills (Word, Powerpoint, Smart Notebook, Achieve3000).  Dedicated to continuous professional development.            Experience      Intervention Specialist Teacher of Math and Language Arts    October 2013   to   May 2014     Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Identified students with substantial academic difficulties through evaluation using Developmental Reading Assessments and consultation with staff members of referred students.  Developed differentiated lessons plans, and selected appropriate instructional materials to reach individualized student goals.  Developed and implemented creative lessons with clear objectives linked to the common core that incorporated differentiated instruction.  Attended and gained knowledge at numerous in-services.  Improved overall lexiles and test scores.  Facilitated group lessons dependent on student reading levels determined by running record assessments.   Evaluated student growth through progress monitoring of formal and informal assessments.  Instructed students in accordance with schedules previously devised.  Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.    Assessed on a regular basis, objectives students have set for themselves.  Led a basic skills class of 5-7 students at a time out of 37.  Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.          2nd Grade Replacement Teacher    January 2013   to   August 2013     Company Name   －   City  ,   State      implemented positive behavior management using the color system.  Developed clear objectives for students and parents for all lessons and activities.  Designed differentiated common core lesson plans and activities to meet the needs of all learners.  Enhanced lessons using Smartboard technology, I-Pads, and computer lab.   Assessed student growth through informal and formal assessments.  Developed lessons in accordance to student reading levels determined by quarterly running record testing.  Maintained positive collaboration and communication with parents through weekly newsletters, weekly student progress updates, emails, and conferences.   Attended in-services and staff meetings, maintaining strong relationships with fellow staff and administrators.          Student Teacher Grade 1 Inclusive Classroom    September 2012   to   December 2012     Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Established and communicated clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to both students and parents.  Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.  Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.  Encouraged students to be understanding of others.  Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.          Education, Certifications, Endorements      Bachelor of Arts   :   Psychology  ,   December 2012    Georgian Court University   －   City  ,   State      GPA:   Cum Laude      Coursework in Psychology and Sociology  Coursework in Intercultural and Group Communication  Coursework in Educational Psychology          NJ Teacher Certification   :   Elementary Education (K-6)  ,   2012    Georgian Court University   －   City  ,   State        Emphasis in Child Development  Coursework in Professional Development in Reading  Education in Reading training  Technology in the classroom  Honors: Cum Laude/ Dean's Scholar  GPA: 3.61          Endorsement   :   Teacher of Students with Disabilities  ,   2012    Georgian Court University   －   City  ,   State        Coursework in Assessment and Instruction of Students with Disabilities  Child and Early Adolescent Development  Inclusive Education          Associate of Arts   :   Education  ,   2009    Brookdale Community College   －   City  ,   State              Associate of Applied Science   :   Fashion Merchandising  ,   2007    Brookdale Community College   －   City  ,   State              Nicole Harrison Peters     732-513-7727  Nic_Harrison@aol.com