Abigail Wise
Hopatcong,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and passionate education student at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), graduating in May 2025. Seeking an early childhood teaching position to cultivate foundational learning, foster skill development, and inspire creativity through a student-centered, inclusive approach.
Teaching Portfolio: https://sites.google.com/tcnj.edu/portfolio/home
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Babysitter
Family Babysitter
Hopewell, NJ
04.2022 - Current
- Provided daily care for two elementary-aged boys.
- Developed creative, engaging activities to engage children in learning and play.
- Exhibited patience, understanding, and de-escalation strategies in situations involving children with behavioral challenges.
- Showed excellent communication skills with parents and guardians about their child's needs and development.
- Defused child arguments and performed light disciplinary actions to promote good behavior.
- Established positive relationships with families through trustworthiness and reliability.
Full-Time Student Teacher, Second Grade
Dr. Crosby Copeland Elementary School
Trenton, NJ
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Prepared lesson plans according to school standards and assigned subjects.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to encourage learning and promote student growth.
- Altered curriculum, lesson plans, and instructional materials to meet the needs of ESL and ELL students.
- Evaluated and monitored student progress through assessments, observations, and record-keeping.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to teaching practices or curriculum content areas.
- Functioned as an occasional, independent substitute teacher.
Educational Field Experience, Kindergarten
Pace Charter School of Hamilton
Hamilton, NJ
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Functioned as an assistant teacher in a kindergarten classroom, as part of TCNJ's Clinical 1 program.
- Developed, differentiated, and taught multiple lessons across key subjects.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on early childhood assignments and curriculum work.
- Collaborated with other members of the teaching team and school staff to create an effective learning atmosphere for students.
Educational Field Experience, Kindergarten
Quarry Hill Elementary School
Yardley, PA
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Functioned as a teacher's assistant and observed cooperating teachers in a kindergarten classroom as part of TCNJ's math and science practicum program.
- Designed and taught age-appropriate, engaging, and enriching science and math lessons.
- Practiced and enhanced classroom management skills, adaptability, and curriculum planning.
- Observed and assisted assorted grade levels in the "SPARK," science, engineering, and math room, centered on "sparking" curiosity and learning through STEM-based principles.
Educational Field Experience, Second Grade
Kuser Elementary School
Hamilton, NJ
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Functioned as a teacher's assistant as part of TCNJ's literature practicum program and observed a cooperating teacher's second-grade classroom.
- Conducted a child-specific case study surrounding a child's learning, growth, and behavior over several months.
- Observed and recorded teaching styles and educational strategies in a diverse, early education setting.
- Developed the knowledge base, skills, and dispositions needed to become a qualified teacher of literacy for children.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Early Childhood Education- Art Candidate
The College of New Jersey
Ewing, New Jersey05.2025
Skills
- Classroom management
- Behavioral modeling
- Curriculum development
- Individualized instruction and differentiation
- Conflict resolution
- Adaptability
- Cultural Competence
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Strong communication skills
- Technology integration and proficiency
- Educational tools: Google Classroom, ClassDojo, Google Sheets, Padlet, Google Slides, Leader In Me, Canvas, Epic, Reflex Math
Awards
- Lion's Pride Scholarship Recipient
- TCNJ Merit Scholarship Recipient
Certification
- Substitute Teacher Certification
- Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying & Child Abuse Prevention Training
- Health and Safety Awareness Training
- Full-time Student Teaching Completion Certificate
Extracurricular Activities
Delta Zeta (ΔΖ) Sorority Member
Timeline
Full-Time Student Teacher, Second Grade
Dr. Crosby Copeland Elementary School
09.2024 - 12.2024
Educational Field Experience, Kindergarten
Pace Charter School of Hamilton
02.2024 - 05.2024
Educational Field Experience, Kindergarten
Quarry Hill Elementary School
09.2023 - 11.2023
Educational Field Experience, Second Grade
Kuser Elementary School
09.2022 - 11.2022
Babysitter
Family Babysitter
04.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Early Childhood Education- Art Candidate
The College of New Jersey
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