Elementary Education with transferable skills to any occupation

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July 24, 2024

Casey Arin Blaha

Cedar Grove, New Jersey 07009

E-mail: *******@*****.***

Education:

William Patterson University, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Elementary Education Certification,

Magna Cum Laude (GPA: 3.68)

Certification:

New Jersey Teacher Certification, PreK - 8

Passed Praxis, Elementary Education: Content Knowledge, January, 2004, Top 15th percentile

Skills:

Experience in a diverse community Elementary Education All Inclusive school

Well developed organizational and leadership and cooperative skills

Develop and implement lesson plans for all areas of developmentally appropriate curriculum

Commended for: creative lessons, excellent classroom management, redirecting/focusing students, use of student-centered activities

Create hands on learning experiences in all areas to facilitate different learning styles

Work Experience:

September 2004 - Present

Teacher, Jersey City, NJ

Develop and implement differentiated curriculum for all grade levels and Inclusion classes

Implement all areas of curriculum structure, special education practices, and Kagan Structure

Develop lesson plans in accordance with the NJCCCS

Participate in staff development workshops

Work actively with parents to ensure a productive school and home learning environment

Develop and implement curriculum for district Achieving Our Goals Success Program, Cordero after school program and extended day programs.

Administered ELL and PreIPT evaluations

Participate in Mentor Program for struggling students

School leader for Joint Activities – field trips that focus on multicultural and environmental education

Sept. 1997 – February 2000

Teacher, Godley Day School, Godley, TX

Developed and implemented curriculum for children age five through ten

Assisted in planning and designing school learning centers for multimedia, arts, theater and language arts activities

Facilitated creative arts workshops that foster student’s self portrayals and expressions

Created a safe, amicable atmosphere in which students may express and explore their ideas

Part Time:

December 2000 - 2009

Marzullo’s Restaurant, Montclair, NJ

Construct and modify work schedules

Train and supervise wait staff