To affect positive academic, social, and emotional student growth as a Social Studies teacher while implementing cross content literacy skills and leveraging meaningful technology within my classroom.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Studies Classroom Teacher, Eighth Grade
Flemington-Raritan School District
09.2022 - Current
Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, guidance counselors and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Implemented differentiated instruction strategies based on IEP's and 504s, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
Collected and analyzed data for school counselors and psychologists.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Participated in parent teacher conferences to discuss developments of students and increase support.
Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Created and developed technology based lesson plans, focusing on Early American History and Civics to meet students' academic needs.
Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Used Genesis to upload student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
Attended after school activities to support students outside of the classroom
Cheerleading Coach - Fostered a positive and supportive environment, promoting teamwork and sportsmanship among cheerleaders.
Cheerleading Coach - Taught cheerleaders safety and proper stunting and tumbling techniques through proper demonstrations.
Cheerleading Coach - Mentored young athletes, providing guidance on personal growth and academic achievements.
Cheerleading Coach - Managed scheduling for practices and performances, ensuring timely communication with parents and team members.
Cheerleading Coach - Choreographed creative routines that captivated audiences at sporting events and competitions alike.
Reason for leaving: Reduction in force
Long-term Leave Replacement, Social Studies Classroom Teacher, Ninth and Tenth Grade
Warren Hills Regional School District
09.2021 - 06.2022
Encouraged positive transition back to full time in-person learning
Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, guidance counselors and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Participated in PLC’s based on DuFour Model.
Implemented differentiated instruction strategies based on IEP's and 504s, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
Collected and analyzed data for school counselors and psychologists.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Participated in parent teacher conferences to discuss developments of students and increase support.
Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Created and developed technology based lesson plans, focusing on Early American History and World History, to meet students' academic needs for College Prep classes.
Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Used Genesis to upload student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
Attended after school activities to support students outside of the classroom
Long-term Leave Replacement, Social Studies Classroom Teacher, Eighth Grade
Flemington-Raritan School District
01.2021 - 06.2021
Aided in the successful transition away from virtual learning to majority in-person teaching.
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, guidance counselors and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Collaborated with Language Arts teachers to aid in student writing skills as well as ESL teachers for ELL students to aid in math support.
Implemented differentiated instruction strategies based on IEP's and 504s, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
Collected and analyzed data for school counselors and psychologists.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Created and developed technology based lesson plans, focusing on Early American History and Civics, as well as seventh grade math standards, to meet students' academic needs.
Used Genesis to upload student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
Long-term Leave Replacement, Social Studies Classroom Teacher, Eleventh Grade
Bridgewater-Raritan Regional High School
09.2020 - 11.2020
Developed new styles of learning and teaching to adapt to all virtual learning and upcoming hybrid learning.
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, guidance counselors and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Implemented differentiated instruction strategies based on IEP's and 504s, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
Collected and analyzed data for school counselors and psychologists.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Created and developed virtual lessons for Honors and Academic level juniors focusing on United States History from World War I to right before World War II, to meet students' academic needs.
Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Used PowerSchool to upload student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
Social Studies Classroom Teacher, Ninth and Tenth Grade
Watchung Hills Regional High School
10.2019 - 06.2020
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, guidance counselors and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Implemented differentiated instruction strategies based on IEP's and 504s, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
Collected and analyzed data for school counselors and psychologists.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Created and developed lessons for Advanced Level sophomores concentrating on Early United States History to Reconstruction and lessons for Advanced and College Prep Level freshman focusing on regional World History, to meet students' academic needs.
Developed web-based lessons for Distant Learning and adopted new ways to communicate with students
Used Genesis to upload student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
Attended after school activities to support students outside of the classroom
Reason for leaving: Reduction in force
Teacher Assistant, Behavioral Disabilities, Fifth and Sixth Grade
Flemington Raritan School District
08.2017 - 10.2019
Childcare Worker: Ages 6 Weeks to 3 Years
HealthQuest of Hunterdon
01.2010 - 01.2015
Camp Counselor: Ages 3 to 11 Years
HealthQuest of Hunterdon
01.2011 - 01.2015
Gymnastics Coach/Assistant: USAG JO Levels 1– 7
HealthQuest of Hunterdon
01.2016 - 06.2018
Manager on weekends
HealthQuest of Hunterdon
01.2021 - Current
Aquatics Pool Supervisor/Pool Events Supervisor
HealthQuest of Hunterdon
01.2017 - 01.2022
Front Desk/Program Desk
HealthQuest of Hunterdon
01.2016 - 01.2019
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Historical Studies -
Moravian College
Bethlehem, PA
05.2016
Skills
Classroom Management
Parent-Teacher Communication
Lesson Planning
Technology Integration
Faculty Collaboration
Work Related Experience
HealthQuest of Hunterdon, Flemington, NJ, 08/2010 - present
Manager on weekends, 2021 - 2022 | Aquatics Pool Supervisor/Pool Events Supervisor, 2017 - 2022 | Gymnastics Coach/Assistant: USAG JO Levels 1– 7, 2016 - 2019, 2022 - 2023 | Front Desk/Program Desk, 2016 - 2019 | Camp Counselor: Children ages 3– 5 years, 2011 - 2015 | Childcare worker: Children ages 6 weeks– 6 years, 2010 - 2015
Certification
New Jersey Teacher of Social Studies Certification
American Heart Association CPR/First Aid/AED Certified
Technology Skills
Google Drive: Google Classroom, Google Docs, Slides, Drawings, Calendar, Sheets, Forms, Flippity, Jamboard, Pear Deck, and Nearpod
Microsoft Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Publisher and Excel
Genesis, PowerSchool, OnCourse, iObservation, Frontline, InOutBoard, and Atlas Rubicon
Screencastify, Parlay, FlipGrid, Edpuzzle, Wordle, Padlet, PollEverywhere, Formative, Canva, Adobe, We Video
Skype, Zoom, Google Meet and Facetime
Social Media: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
Platforms: PC and Macintosh
Leadership Experience
Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority - Moravian College, Bethlehem, PA
Philanthropy Chair 2015– 2016 | Recruitment Director 2014- 2015
Volunteer: - Autism Speaks Walk 2013– 2016 | North Central Little League 2013– 2016 | Sigma Sigma Sigma Foundation/Robbie Page Memorial 2013– 2016 | Greater Bethlehem Soccer League 2015– 2016 | Runner’s World Marathon 2015– 2016 | Lehigh Valley College Mentoring Program 2014
References
Robert Castellano, Principal - Flemington-Raritan School District | robert.castellano@frsd.k12.nj.us (908) 284-5100
Keith Dennison, Supervisor of English and Social Studies - Warren Hills Regional School District | dennisonk@warrenhills.org (201) 317-3823
Christopher Kavcak, Principal - Warren Hills Regional School District | kavcakc@warrenhills.org (908) 689-3050
Jennifer Edge, Social Studies Supervisor - Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District | jedge@brrsd.k12.nj.us (908) 231-0467
Anita Falvo, Social Studies Department Chair - Watchung Hills Regional High School | afalvo@whrhs.org (908) 647-4800 x4816
Christina Greaves, Off Site Paraprofessional Coordinator - Hunterdon Educational Service Commission | cgreaves@hunterdonesc.org (908) 439-4280 x4821
Timeline
Social Studies Classroom Teacher, Eighth Grade
Flemington-Raritan School District
09.2022 - Current
Long-term Leave Replacement, Social Studies Classroom Teacher, Ninth and Tenth Grade
Warren Hills Regional School District
09.2021 - 06.2022
Long-term Leave Replacement, Social Studies Classroom Teacher, Eighth Grade
Flemington-Raritan School District
01.2021 - 06.2021
Manager on weekends
HealthQuest of Hunterdon
01.2021 - Current
Long-term Leave Replacement, Social Studies Classroom Teacher, Eleventh Grade
Bridgewater-Raritan Regional High School
09.2020 - 11.2020
Social Studies Classroom Teacher, Ninth and Tenth Grade
Watchung Hills Regional High School
10.2019 - 06.2020
Teacher Assistant, Behavioral Disabilities, Fifth and Sixth Grade
Flemington Raritan School District
08.2017 - 10.2019
Aquatics Pool Supervisor/Pool Events Supervisor
HealthQuest of Hunterdon
01.2017 - 01.2022
Gymnastics Coach/Assistant: USAG JO Levels 1– 7
HealthQuest of Hunterdon
01.2016 - 06.2018
Front Desk/Program Desk
HealthQuest of Hunterdon
01.2016 - 01.2019
Camp Counselor: Ages 3 to 11 Years
HealthQuest of Hunterdon
01.2011 - 01.2015
Childcare Worker: Ages 6 Weeks to 3 Years
HealthQuest of Hunterdon
01.2010 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts in Historical Studies -
Moravian College
New Jersey Teacher of Social Studies Certification
American Heart Association CPR/First Aid/AED Certified
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