Isabella Marretta
Summary
As an educator, I strive to create an inclusive classroom where students feel valued and empowered to engage in curiosity and collaboration. By tailoring my teaching to diverse needs through interactive learning and technology, I help students build confidence and foster strong partnerships with families and communities for holistic development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical 2 Student Teaching
Washington Elementary School
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Full time student teaching in 5th grade inclusion
- The classroom consisted of 21 students and 2 co-teachers
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
Clinical 1 Student Teaching
Antheil Elementary School
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Twice a week full day, Multiple Disabilities 3rd-5th grade
- The classroom consisted of 6 students, two paraprofessionals, and one lead teacher
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Assistant Cheer Coach
Colonia High School
07.2024 - Current
- Worked with grades 9-12 with junior varsity and varsity
- Managed the needs of athletes and collaborated with other coaches
- Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs.
- Taught range of sport-specific skills with optimal safety standards.
Substitute Teacher
Sayen Elementary School
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Lead teacher of a Multiple Disabilities K-3 classroom
- The classroom consisted of 12 children and 2 paraprofessionals
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Gymnastics Coach
Head Over Heels
03.2024 - Current
- Gymnastics coach for ages 18 months - 13 years old
- 50-minute lessons with class sizes of up to 8 children
Education
Masters - Special Education & English
The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ05.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Monroe Township High School
Monroe TWP, NJ06.2020
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Stockton University
Galloway, NJ05.2021
Skills
- Lesson adaptation
- Motivating students
- Classroom organization
- IEP implementation
- Instructional planning
- Excellent classroom management
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Behavior modification
Accomplishments
- Worked with the Lawrenceville School Summer Scholars program teaching study skills to students from 6th-8th grade., 07/01/24
- Worked with the Learning Community Charter School in Jersey City teaching study skills twice a week with 6th-8th grade., 01/01/24
- Competed at UCA Collegiate Nationals.
- 2022
- 2023
- 2024
- First ever partner stunt competition participant in TCNJ history.
- Vice President of TCNJ Cheer 2024.
Teaching Philosophy
As an educator, I strive to create an inclusive classroom where students feel valued and empowered to engage in curiosity and collaboration. By tailoring my teaching to diverse needs through interactive learning and technology, I help students build confidence and foster strong partnerships with families and communities for holistic development.
Timeline
Clinical 2 Student Teaching
Washington Elementary School
01.2025 - 05.2025
Clinical 1 Student Teaching
Antheil Elementary School
10.2024 - 12.2024
Assistant Cheer Coach
Colonia High School
07.2024 - Current
Gymnastics Coach
Head Over Heels
03.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Sayen Elementary School
05.2022 - 06.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Monroe Township High School
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Stockton University
Masters - Special Education & English
The College of New Jersey
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