Assistant High School
Resume:
Elena Kaplan ** Rutherford Pl.
*************@*****.*** North Arlington, NJ
07031
OBJECTIVE:
To secure a position within an elementary school, in order to further
develop and strengthen teaching skills.
EDUCATION:
Senior at Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, NJ
The College of New Jersey, (formerly Trenton State College), Ewing, NJ
Major: Elementary Education/Humanities
CERTIFICATIONS:
Praxis Exam-General Knowledge; Curriculum; Instruction & Assessment;
Communication Skills; Principles of Learning: Grades K-6, (Spring 2002)
Substitute Teacher - Bergen County - State of New Jersey, (Fall 2002)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Sales Associate, Dress Barn, Hackensack, NJ.
Promote sales within the store, assist with store displays, and maintain
the register as well as the general appearance of the store. (August 2013-
Present)
Classroom Aide, Patrick M. Villano Elementary School, Emerson, NJ.
Assisted two fifth grade students with behavioral and attention deficit
issues by helping them to interact with their peers during social
activities and redirecting their attention during academic instruction.
Helped prepare projects for the teacher, corrected tests as well as
assisted in running literature circles, writing workshops, and science,
math, and social studies lessons. (November 2012-June 2013)
Professional Assistant, Dr. John Grieco Elementary School, Englewood, NJ.
Assisted a first grade student with fine and gross motor issues as well as
delayed oral motor skills by helping him to develop those fundamental
skills through academic and physical activities. Helped prepare projects
for the teacher as well as assisted in running morning meetings, literacy
work stations, writing workshops, and various other group activities.
(March 2011-June 2012)
Paraprofessional, Linden High School, Linden, NJ.
Assisted ninth through twelfth grade students with various emotional
disorders in the Transition Off-Campus Program by reinforcing concepts
learned in class. Conducted lessons for high school students on subjects,
including, Algebra, Geometry, Literature, and World History. Planned,
prepared, and developed teaching aids. (October 2008-March 2011)
Assistant Teacher, Children's Aid & Family Services, Inc. - Turrell Early
Child Care & Learning Center, Paramus, NJ.
Assisted Pre School students by helping them to create projects which
reinforced concepts learned in class. Helped prepare projects for the
teacher as well as assisted in running morning meetings and various other
group activities. (July 2007-October 2008)
Classroom Aide, Robert L. Craig School, Moonachie, NJ.
Assisted both Pre K disabled (including students with autism) and inclusive
students by helping them to create projects which reinforced concepts
learned in class. Helped prepare projects for the teacher as well as
assisted in running morning meetings and various other group activities.
(September 2004-March 2007)
Teaching Associate, Yavneh Academy, Paramus, NJ.
Conducted lessons on various subjects for fourth grade students, including,
math, social studies, reading, and grammar. Assisted first and fourth
grade students, individually or in groups by reinforcing concepts learned
in class. Prepared and conducted lessons for a first grade reading group.
Corrected homework and assisted first grade students with difficulties on
their assignments. (September 2003-June 2004)
Teaching Assistant, Yeshiva of North Jersey, River Edge, NJ.
Conducted lessons on various subjects for fourth grade students. Assisted
students, individually or in groups by reinforcing concepts learned in
class. Planned, prepared, and developed teaching aids. (September 2002-
June 2003)
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Teacher, Huntington Learning Center, Verona, NJ.
Assisted and supervised students of various ages on a one to one basis with
their individual math and verbal programs, including SAT Verbal and Writing
preparation. (March 2004-Present)
Paraprofessional, Challenger Camp, Teaneck, NJ.
Supervised first and second grade students with special needs and made
certain they were engaged in age appropriate activities, including, water
play, indoor and outdoor sports and games, arts and crafts, and computer
games. (July 2013)
Head Counselor, Shoresh Preschool Summer Fun Camp, Bloomfield, NJ.
Supervised counselors and made certain that they engaged the children in
age appropriate activities. Organized daily recreational, cultural, and
artistic activities. (June 2011-August 2011)
ACTIVITIES:
Office Assistant at Roscoe L. West Library at The College of New Jersey
Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority
Parliamentarian; Rush Counselor
Jewish Student Union
Golden Key Honor Society
INTERESTS:
Reading, swimming, singing, dancing, field hockey, ice skating, arts and
crafts, and poetry.
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