Emily Osbahr
Old Tappan,NJ
Summary
Seasoned Middle School Teacher well-versed in utilizing a diverse range of instructional strategies and hands-on activities to foster student engagement. Expertise in curriculum development and lesson planning for a variety of subjects including science, choral music, drama, and health.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Science Teacher
Old Tappan Public Schools
09.2017 - Current
- Utilized phenomenon-based instruction to engage students in critical thinking.
- Created hands-on activities that lead to discovery and understanding of scientific principles.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners, including ELLs.
- Collected and analyzed long-term data on effectiveness of curricular changes on student performance of SEPs.
- Developed and implemented NGSS-aligned curriculum for grades 5 (2017) and 7 (2021)
- Collaborated with colleagues to rewrite Northern Valley 7th grade science benchmark test to better assess student performance of NGSS.
- Presented at New Jersey Science Convention on topics of STEM/STEAM, Problem-Based Learning (2019) and CER Writing (2022)
- Established and maintained positive communication with all students and parents through emails, Google Classroom, and weekly newsletter.
- Encouraged and facilitated student interest in extra-curricular scientific endeavors through OurEcho Challenge (National Finalist Team Ravenclaw 2023) and NJ Science Olympiad
- Planned and supervised field trips to Buehler Challenger Space Center, Liberty Science Center, and Broadway.
- Maintained additional roles/responsibilities teaching 5th grade health, grades 5-8 chorus, and grades 5-8 drama.
Course Instructor
Bergen County Community College
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Created and instructed summer courses for Kids and Teens Learning Academy (grades 4-12)
- Courses: Theater Workshop, STEM Challenges, The Scientific Method, and How to Read Music
Substitute Teacher
Source4Teachers
05.2015 - 06.2017
- Facilitated lesson plans for teachers in all subjects K-12 across several districts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Preferred substitute at Elizabeth Avenue School (K-4) in Franklin Township
- Preferred substitute for music teachers in all schools in Franklin Township
- Long-term substitute at Elizabeth Avenue School for third grade math/science position from March 2017 - April 2017
Undergraduate Course Instructor
Rutgers University
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Prepared activities and presentations for weekly classes on topics
- Provided tools, resources, and strategies for research writing and studying
- Assisted 30+ students with academic advising and planning
Teacher
Academic Achievement Center
06.2015 - 08.2016
- Planned and facilitated science, language arts, and math lessons for grades 2-8
- Organized and managed indoor and outdoor activities for students during non-academic time
- Chess tutor
Education
Master of Education - Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ05.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Raritan Valley Community College
Somerville, NJ12.2013
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Inquiry-Based Teaching
- Behavior Management
- Learning Strategies
- Information Processing
- Child Development
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Data Analysis
- Field Trips
- Program Development
Certification
Middle School Science (5-8)
Elementary Education (K-6)
Psychology (K-12)
Timeline
Course Instructor
Bergen County Community College
07.2023 - 08.2023
Middle School Science Teacher
Old Tappan Public Schools
09.2017 - Current
Undergraduate Course Instructor
Rutgers University
01.2017 - 05.2017
Teacher
Academic Achievement Center
06.2015 - 08.2016
Substitute Teacher
Source4Teachers
05.2015 - 06.2017
Master of Education - Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Raritan Valley Community College
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