Anne Baker
Maple Shade,New Jersey
Summary
I am a motivated teacher dedicated to children's educational needs and development. I believe I create a caring environment that help students achieve their full potential and help them to enjoy learning. I communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with families and colleagues.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching ESL
Edgewater Park School District
Edgewater Park, NJ
01.2003 - Current
- Teaching ESL to middle school and elementary aged children (2nd grade - 8th grade)
- Planning curriculum, individualizing lessons for students in pull-out classes
- Assisting ESL students in mainstream subjects; modifying and teaching in push-in classes
- In-class support teacher for students with IEP's in math, science, and social studies classes.
Head Teacher
The Rock Brook School
Skillman, NJ
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Head Teacher for students with communication handicaps.
- Support Teacher for students with communication handicaps.
Head Teacher
Privately run international school
Tanzania, East Africa
01.1995 - 01.1998
- Head Teacher for eight students from different countries (ages 4-8)
- Created and implemented a multi-cultural curriculum in all subject areas for grades K-3.
Practicum Teacher for ESL
The Greenwood Elementary School
01.1988 - 01.1995
- Made lessons and provided instruction for elementary age students for English as a second language classes.
Resource Room Teacher
Mansfield Township Board of Education
01.1988 - 01.1995
- Special ed resource room teacher for elementary school students.
- Provided modified curriculum for students with IEP's
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with learning disabilities.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments and data collection.
Head Teacher
Virginia H. Sawtelle Learning Center
01.1988 - 01.1995
- Head teacher for students with multiple disabilities in basic subjects, and daily life skills
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Facilitated student operation of augmented communication devices.
- Created and implemented behavior plans to address challenging behaviors.
Resource Room Teacher/Teaching Assistant
West Windsor-Plainsboro Board of Education
01.1988 - 01.1995
- Resource Room teacher; Provided modified Language Arts curriculum to high school students with IEPs.
- Personal Teaching Assistant to student in wheelchair: provided physical support and educational support.
- Teaching Assistant in ESL classroom; providing support to students learning English.
Assistant Manager
Eden Acres
01.1988 - 01.1995
- Help manage staff and residents at a group home for young adults with Autism.
- Responsible for planning outings with residents
- Implementing individual life skills plans during the day.
- Implementing individual behavior plans
Summer Camp Counselor/Therapist
Eden Institute
01.1988 - 01.1995
Summer camp for Exceptional Individuals
Camp Fatima
New Hampshire
01.1988 - 01.1995
Education
M. Ed. in Teaching English as a Second Language -
College of New Jersey
01.2003
B.S. in Special Education -
SUNY Plattsburgh
01.1990
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Implementation
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Rapport
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Reporting and Documentation
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
Certification
- New Jersey Certified Teacher of English as a Second Language, 2003
- New Jersey Certified Teacher of Elementary Education, 1999
- New Jersey Certified Teacher of the Handicapped, 1992
Past Experience
- Practicum Teacher for ESL, 1988, 1995
- Resource Room Teacher, Mansfield Township, NJ, 1988, 1995
- Head Teacher for students with Autism, 1988, 1995
- Resource Room Teacher/Teaching Assistant, West Windsor-Plainsboro, NJ, 1988, 1995
- Assistant Manager for individuals with Autism, 1988, 1995
- Summer Camp Counselor/Therapist for children with Autism, 1988, 1995
- Summer camp for Exceptional Individuals, Camp Fatima, New Hampshire, 1988, 1995
Timeline
Teaching ESL
Edgewater Park School District
01.2003 - Current
Head Teacher
The Rock Brook School
01.1999 - 01.2003
Head Teacher
Privately run international school
01.1995 - 01.1998
Practicum Teacher for ESL
The Greenwood Elementary School
01.1988 - 01.1995
Resource Room Teacher
Mansfield Township Board of Education
01.1988 - 01.1995
Head Teacher
Virginia H. Sawtelle Learning Center
01.1988 - 01.1995
Resource Room Teacher/Teaching Assistant
West Windsor-Plainsboro Board of Education
01.1988 - 01.1995
Assistant Manager
Eden Acres
01.1988 - 01.1995
Summer Camp Counselor/Therapist
Eden Institute
01.1988 - 01.1995
Summer camp for Exceptional Individuals
Camp Fatima
01.1988 - 01.1995
M. Ed. in Teaching English as a Second Language -
College of New Jersey
B.S. in Special Education -
SUNY Plattsburgh
- New Jersey Certified Teacher of English as a Second Language, 2003
- New Jersey Certified Teacher of Elementary Education, 1999
- New Jersey Certified Teacher of the Handicapped, 1992
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