Grace Marie Argentieri

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Laurel Springs, NJ 08021

856-***-****

ad4dqp@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Dedicated to educating children and enrich their lives

• Patient and committed to working with young children

• Knowledgeable of learning materials that interest and appeal to young learners EDUCATION

Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

Bachelor of Arts: Early Childhood Education May 2023 Academic Awards: Dean’s list; Graduate Cum Laude

CERTIFICATIONS

• NJ Certificate of Eligibility June 2023

TEACHING EXPERIENCE September 2023 - Present

Preschool Teacher Assistant - Rosebud Academy, Barrington, NJ

• Collaborate with preschool lead teacher on all learning experiences

• Assist with all aspects of preschool day-to-day activities

• Develop and teach Morning Meetings

• Conduct daily read aloud

• Develop and teach lessons per NJ State Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards

• Supervise dismissal and after care activities

YEARLONG CLINICAL PRACTICE

Preschool - Mary E. Volz School, Runnemede, NJ September 2022 – May 2023

• Collaborated with preschool lead teacher on all learning experiences

• Assisted with all aspects of preschool day-to-day activities

• Developed and taught Morning, Mid-Day and Afternoon Meeting lessons

• Developed Google Slides to enrich lesson delivery

• Conducted daily read aloud

• Developed lesson plans and taught daily lessons utilizing The Creative Curriculum for Preschool Teaching Guide.

• Planned and implemented preschool lessons per New Jersey State Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards

• Participated in Preschool staff meetings and Personal Development meetings CLINICAL EXPERIENCES

Third Grade - St. John Paul II Regional School, Stratford, NJ January - May 2022

• Observed and took notes on classroom environment and procedures

• Assisted teacher with daily tasks and learning experiences

• Assisted with one special needs focus student with one-on-one teaching and assessments Second Grade - St. John Paul II Regional School, Stratford, NJ December 2019-January 2020

• Observed and took notes on classroom environment and procedures

• Assisted teacher with daily tasks and learning experiences Third Grace - Our Mother of Consolation School, Chestnut Hill, PA September – December 2019

• Observed and took notes on classroom environment and procedures

• Assisted teacher with daily tasks and learning experiences

• Developed meaningful relationships with students in classroom and recess activities INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Teach and Discover India! January 2023

Volunteer service and leadership experience with Rowan University to India; Delhi: Bass School and Bharatpur: Diane Raj School

• Instructed children in English and math through song and games in village schools

• Exchanged cultural experiences through song, dance and play activities

• Collected and distributed school supplies, snacks, and small toys to children RELATED EXPERIENCES

Camp Counselor for Pre-K Camp Summers 2022-2023, 2014-2017 Gloucester Township Recreation Department, Gloucester Township, NJ

• Assisted pre-school aged children ages 3-5 in teaching ABC’s, number recognition, colors, and days of the week, months, and seasons. Supervised and assist in games, arts and crafts, exercise, music & song, story time, play time, snack time, movie day, water activities Camp Counselor, Sea Isle City Recreation Department Summer 2021

• Counselor for Summer Day Camp for children ages 5 through 12 pop up events Supervised and assisted children in activities such as games, arts and crafts, sports, exercises, music & song, story time, snack time Camp Counselor for Playground Camp Summers 2018-2019 Gloucester Township Recreation Department, Gloucester Township, NJ

• Assisted children Kindergarten through fifth grade in camp activities - games, creative projects, gym class, movie day, trips to pool day and playgrounds, creating and performing shows for parents & awards day OTHER WORK EXPERIENCES

Nanny/Childcare Summers 2018-2022

• Cared for pre-school aged children while parents worked or were otherwise away; all aspects of childcare including dressing, meals, hygiene, play time, sing-a-longs, crafts, outside play activities Childcare/Babysitter 2015 - Present

• Cared for children, infants to age 10; all aspects of childcare including dressing, meals, hygiene, play time, sing-a-longs, crafts, outside play activities and bedtime routines Assistant After Care Teacher October 2017 – June 2018 St. John Paul II Regional School, Stratford, NJ

• Assisted children in after school care and activities; assist in homework and studying; supervise snack time, play time and dismissal for children ages three to fourteen in elementary school program VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Assistant Religious Education Teacher September 2017 – May 2019 Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, Blackwood, NJ

• Assisted teacher in religious education classes for children in second grade. Assist in presenting bible lessons, religious themed arts and craft projects and assist in sacramental instructions SPECIAL SKILLS AND INTERESTS

• I have always enjoyed working with children in camps and childcare settings

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Google Programs

• Hobbies include reading, poetry, exercise, yoga, baking, cooking, health and wellness

• I have a passion for service work and donating to the underprivileged including food and clothing insecurities, homeless shelters, women, and children shelter needs and donations

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