Emma Ferraro
Alburtis,PA
Summary
Dedicated Social Studies Educator with proven skills in lesson planning, organization, and student engagement, honed at Lehigh Children's Academy and Eyer Middle School. Excelled in utilizing technology to enhance learning, achieving a notable increase in student interaction. Passionate about teaching middle and high school students about topics such as American history, world history, and government.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Lehigh Children's Academy
05.2022 - Current
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Oversaw students aged 6 weeks to 12 years in classrooms to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
Student Teacher
Eyer Middle School
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Developed lesson plans for seventh and eighth grade Social Studies classes, as well as for a Social Emotional Learning Social Studies class.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Historical Studies/Secondary Education - 4.0 GPA
Moravian University
Bethlehem05-2025
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Organization
- Communication
- Material Creation
- Proficient in Google Suite/Microsoft Office
- Technology Implementation
- Student Engagement
Accomplishments
- Dean's Honor List at Moravian University all eight semesters
- Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society
- President of Moravian University's Commuter Student Association
- Moravian University Humanities Fellow & Co-Founder of the Humanities Club
Certification
- Secondary Education Certification - Pennsylvania Department of Education, May 2025
- CPR First Aid Certification
Timeline
Student Teacher
Eyer Middle School
01.2025 - 04.2025
Assistant Teacher
Lehigh Children's Academy
05.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Historical Studies/Secondary Education - 4.0 GPA
Moravian University
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