Rosa M. Mundell

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201-***-**** actfd8@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Special Education Teacher and Elementary Teacher / Pre K to 3rd Grade

Dedicated, resourceful, and goal driven educator with a strong commitment to the social and academic growth and development of every student.

Accommodating and versatile with the ability to develop inspiring hands on lessons that will capture a child’s imagination and encourage success.

Aptitude to remain flexible, ensuring that every child’s learning styles and abilities are addressed.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to foster meaningful relationships with students, staff, and parents.

Places an emphasis on creating a positive, nurturing and safe environment in which to learn.

Teaching Proficiency Areas:

Student Motivation Technology Integration

Individualized Education Plan Creative Lesson Planning

Creative Curriculum Multidisciplinary Lesson Planning

Parent / Teacher Communication Classroom Management

Assessment Tools Early Intervention / ABA Experience EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Master of Arts in Teaching ( 2008) Major: Early Childhood Education and Special Education with dual Certification,Teacher of the Handicapped and Pre K to 3 New Jersey City University, Jersey City, NJ Honor Society Provisional Certificate 2013 Teacher of the Handicapped Provision Certificate 2013 Pre K to 3rd Grade

EXPERIENCE

Rainbows of Learning Augusta, NJ 4/21/15 to Present PreK Teacher

Developed and implemented creative thematic units on Bugs and Ocean Life integrating language arts, math, music, movement, and science..

Redesigned layout of classroom centers based on Creative Curriculum for a more open and inviting space utilizing given materials.

Developed new daily routine schedule to accommodate a flexible and dynamic environment structuring all aspects of the daily routine and set reachable goals to end of year.

Produced preK graduation program with great positive feedback from families, director, and coworkers.

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Jefferson Township Public Schools Oak Ridge, NJ 9/2013 12/2013 PreK Disabled Teacher Long Term Substitute / Maternity Leave

D esigned monthly themed circle time routines that included student participation during large group and small group instruction time which included math, language arts, music and movement, weather, calendar skills and social skills on Smartboard.

Actively engaged students in the learning process by using diverse kinesthetic, auditory and visual approaches to develop fine motor skills, gross motor, listening skills, and encourage active participation in structured environment.

Fostered a sense of curiosity and a deeper understanding of varied subjects by strategically placing manipulatives based on themes, literature and lesson plans into structured centers located throughout the classroom.

Enhanced student social/emotional, communication and academic growth by utilizing various teaching strategies and techniques including whole group, individual, small group and teacher modeling to provide a strong academic foundation and positive attitude toward education. Sunny Days Early Intervention, Inc. Manalapan, NJ 9/2009 12/2013 Child Developmental Specialist, Independent Contractor

Successful provider of home based, one on one developmental instruction to children with developmental delays and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Proficient in the use of Early Learning Assessment Profile (ELAP) for baseline and 6 month reviews.

Served as team leader collaborating with other developmental instructors, speech therapists, occupational therapists, social workers and families in developing programs, objectives and outcomes on case by case basis.

Extremely successful meeting goals and objectives using play based instruction that scoped communication, cognitive, social/emotional, fine motor, and gross motor skills.

Instrumental in effective parent communication and training for carryover. Related Experience:

Busy Bee, Simpson Baber Foundation

for the Autistic, Bayonne, NJ 2001 2007

Educational Assistant

Professional Organizations and Community Initiatives National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) 2009 2013 Walk for Autism, Pass it Along, Walk for Arthritis, Turkey Trot, PTO Treasurer

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