Candice Osmond
92 Algonquin Trail, Medford Lakes,NJ
Summary
Seasoned, versatile & dedicated professional who began a career building a solid foundation of skills, certifications, & finishing graduate education. After a professional pause to complete having a family & translate that footing to them, is looking for a school district and community to put roots down in, grow with, & share experiences among. Team player with a love for the work & who wants everyone to succeed from students to peers, administrators, & district as a whole.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School ELA Teacher
Tabernacle School District
Tabernacle, NJ
08.2021 - 11.2025
- Continued integration instructional technologies into classroom via remote & in-person instruction.
- Utilized workshop model during small-group learning periods to support individualized learning & fill learning gaps.
- Collaboratively taught whole group classes in both standard & honors levels as well as used Wilson strategies for supplemental support to students reading 2-3 years below grade level.
- Administered assessments & standardized tests to evaluate student progress using data driven instruction.
- Implement SEL strategies to support the whole child.
- National Junior Honor Society Advisor (NJHS)
Teacher/Interventionist
Medford Lakes School District
Medford Lakes, NJ
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Reviewed class & student records to look for areas in need of improvement and implement plans of action.
- Worked on I&RS team to devise & implement support plans to help struggling students to meet grade level expectations.
- Monitored student progress through data collection, test administration & adapted learning plans to optimize progress.
- Defined & articulated learning outcomes, including measurements, performance metrics & changes to improve student learning utilizing individual or small group instruction.
- Utilized Tier 1, 2, and 3 interventions to support student success as well as collaborated with classroom & CST to determine eligibility.
- Thus far, 40% of students have reached desired goals & were exited from BSI program, 20% were evaluated by CST, & remaining 40% are within 2 LLI levels of meeting grade level expectations.
Teacher
Timberlane Middle School
Pennington, NJ
08.2004 - 06.2017
- English (Language Arts & Reading) 2004-2010; Social Studies/Ancient History 2004-2018; Art
- Subject-Area Curriculums Developed, Edited & Implemented: World Religion(6-12), 6-8th Grade Social Studies, Language Arts & Reading Grade 6, Vertical Articulation (K-8 & 6-12), Environmental Education for Stonybrook Millstone Watershed; Collegial participation in trainings to develop, edit & implement curriculum as well as formative assessment strategies.
- Support burgeoning technology skills & other applicable programs via district initiatives
- Coaching (soccer, track); Art Club Director, Scorekeeping & Site Management, Advisory Committee, Student Mentor
- Peer Collaboration & Teacher Mentoring, Team Planning & Development, PLC collaboration & professional development
- Please note that previously mentioned skills listed are in addition to the full spectrum of skills and expectations of an effective classroom teacher utilizing best practices.
Education
Ph.D. - Doctor of Psychology
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNMaster of Arts -
Rider University
Lawrence, NJ05.2008
Bachelor of Science - BSEd English
West Chester University
West Chester, PA12.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts
West Chester University
West Chester, PA12.2003
Certification
English (K-12)
Art (K-12)
Social Studies (5-8)
Elementary (K-6)
Timeline
Middle School ELA Teacher
Tabernacle School District
08.2021 - 11.2025
Teacher/Interventionist
Medford Lakes School District
07.2020 - 07.2021
Teacher
Timberlane Middle School
08.2004 - 06.2017
Master of Arts -
Rider University
Bachelor of Science - BSEd English
West Chester University
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts
West Chester University
Ph.D. - Doctor of Psychology
Walden University