LEAH M. PIROZZI

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Objective To obtain a teaching position in Integrated Language Arts. Interested in

sponsoring extra-curricular

activities. Passed all portions of Praxis II and received recognition of

excellence for content knowledge.

Education MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio 2009

GPA: 4.0, Certified: Integrated Language Arts, Adolescence to Young Adult

7-12, License #1004380

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 2007

GPA 3.84, Honors College, Summa Cum Laude

Computer Microsoft Suite and Frontpage; Macromedia Dreamweaver MX; Adobe

Programs Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign; Solid Design; Salon Iris

Teaching SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Experienc February - June 2010

e Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, Stow, Ohio

Substitute taught in a variety of classrooms

ASSISTANT LECTURER

Fall 2009

Department of Developmental Programs, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio

Taught two remedial classes, "College Reading and Study Skills" and "Basic

Writing," to incoming freshmen

Directed study groups for students in the College Reading and Study Skills

pilot tutoring program

Tutored individual students in the College Reading and Study Skills

tutoring lab

Documented student progress and analyzed aptitude test results for pilot

program data collection

Presented on various study skills topics such as exam preparation and

Cornell note taking to a variety of groups, including a sorority and the

Upward Bound Program

Encouraged students to use the skills they learned in class in real-word

situations, such as taking students to a psychology class to practice note

taking

Used autobiographical essays and free writes to help students overcome

their fear of writing

Ten out of the fourteen students in "Basic Writing" moved up to

"Composition I"

Assessed student understanding using group work, quizzes, homework

assignments, and writing assignments

Used group activities to differentiate instruction and to ensure that

students of all skill levels could participate in the lesson

STUDENT TEACHER

Spring 2009

Roberts Middle School, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Taught two regular and one advanced eighth grade language arts classes

Worked in conjunction with gifted teacher to teach advanced class

Created Holocaust unit utilizing activities and open-ended questions to

encourage student understanding and engagement

Used SmartBoard technology to enhance lessons and to develop student

technical skills

Conducted action research project to solve discipline problems within one

class

Developed evaluation tools including rubrics, surveys, and other

assessments to assess student learning

Team-taught OAT test preparation lessons with supervising teacher

Assisted on the PAWS (Positive Achievement Wins Success) Committee

Volunteered extra hours to assist with the eighth grade formal dance and

the PAWS Picnic

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Teaching BUILDING SUBSITUTE

Experienc September 2007 - June 2008

e Beachwood High School, Beachwood, Ohio

Continued Substitute taught in a variety of classrooms, including creating lesson

plans for a week and a half in an algebra class

Supervised and tutored students during In School Suspension

Helped to maintain order during assemblies and free periods

Assisted with in the library and with maintenance of Apple laptops

Created and graded a three-week unit and final exam for an eleventh grade

English class after a teacher unexpectedly quit

Other RECEPTIONIST

Work January- September 2010

Experienc Spa Walden, Aurora, Ohio

e Opened spa in the morning and set up for daily appointments and special

events

Assisted customers on the phone and sold spa services and special upgrades

Gave prospective customers tours of the spa and explained policies and

services

FREELANCE WEB DESIGNER

March 2008 - March 2010

Della Design Purses, Hudson, Ohio

Designed and maintained website using Adobe Dreamweaver MX

OFFICE MANAGER

March 2001 - January 2010

Studio 76 Kitchens and Baths, Twinsburg, Ohio

Started during high school as an Office Assistant and enhanced skills

enough to be promoted

Trained replacement employee

Helped to organize and prepare cooking demonstrations and other special

events

Designed and mailed bi-yearly newsletters using Adobe Illustrator

Created ads for local newspapers and community mailers and assisted with

company marketing such as mailing press releases to newspapers and placing

ads in local magazines

Designed company website (www.studio76kitchens.com) using Microsoft

FrontPage

Academic Recipient, Winner Literary Guild's Essay Contest, 2007

Awards Recipient, Dean's List, 2003-2007

Member, Phi Sigma Alpha (the College of Arts and Sciences Honors Society),

2006

Recipient, First Place in Shakespeare in the Spring Essay Contest, 2005

Professio National Council of Teachers of English

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