JILL A. FERRY ** Kingsbridge Drive Burlington, NJ 08016 609-***-**** adzf67@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE To obtain a curriculum writing or editing position involving the fields of education and mathematics
EDUCATION
2012 RIDER UNIVERSITY, Lawrencevile, NJ
Master’s of Arts in Teaching with Distinction
GPA – 4.0
2008-2009 RIDER UNIVERSITY, Lawrenceville, NJ
Graduate Level Teacher Certification Program
Concentration: Secondary Education, Mathematics
GPA – 4.0
2009 New Jersey Distinguished Student Teacher Award Winner
2004 – 2007 RIDER UNIVERSITY, Lawrenceville, NJ
Bachelor’s Degree, Mathematics
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
GPA – 3.9 – Dean’s List, every semester
Alpha Lambda Delta National Academic Honor Society
Honor Key Society
June 2004 HADDONFIELD MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL, Haddonfield, NJ
Spanish National Honor Society
Neumueller Scholarship Winner
National Federation of High Schools Scholar-Athlete Award Winner
CERTIFICATION New Jersey State Secondary School Teacher Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing
New Jersey “Highly Qualified” in Mathematics
PRAXIS Score: 167
Educational Testing Service Recognition of Excellence
EXPERIENCE
July 2009 – April 2016 HADDON HEIGHTS BOARD OF EDUCATION, Haddon Heights, NJ
Eighth Grade Math Teacher – Taught Connected Math 8, Go Math 8, Advanced Algebra 1,
Algebra 1, and Reasoning and Problem Solving Strategies
High School Math Teacher – Taught Advanced Algebra 2 and Trigonometry
Leader/Advisor - Student Council, Yearbook, Math Club, Activity Day, Field Day, Math Walk
Wrote full curriculum for Algebra 1, 8th grade math, and Algebra 2
Taught Summer Transition Program for incoming 7th graders
Provided Mentoring for New Teachers
January – May 2009 HADDON HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL, Haddon Heights, NJ
Student Teaching Experience
Designed and Taught Lessons in Algebra 1 and Interactive Algebra
Assisted cooperating teachers with all aspects of classroom management, including
seating charts, daily routines, and one-on-one assistance
Participated in Student Council and daily homeroom routines
2008-Present RIDER UNIVERSITY, Lawrenceville, NJ
Graduate Assistant
Designed and Taught Review Course for the Graduate Level Record Exam
Tutored all levels of Mathematics including Math Skills, Finite Mathematics, Calculus, Algebra & Trigonometry, and Probability & Statistical Analysis
Dean’s Selection List to interview candidates for Assoc. Dean of College of Liberal Arts, Education, and Sciences and Director of the College of Education
2008 INSIGN, INC., Cherry Hill, NJ
Administrative Assistant
Processed Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Constructed various Excel spreadsheets
Answered and directed telephone calls for entire office
2004-2007 RIDER UNIVERSITY, Lawrenceville, NJ
Math Skills Lab Certified Tutor
Tutored students one-on-one in all areas of Mathematics
Assisted professor in grading exams and homework
2006-2007 Vice President of Math Club
Arranged for speakers to address students during meetings
Assisted President in any necessary club affairs
Attended lectures and symposiums on several topics in Mathematics
2006 Field Experience, Fisher Middle School, Ewing, NJ
Seventh grade classroom, 11 week program, 5 hours/week
Assisted students with work provided by the teacher and taught several lessons
2005-2007 Math Club Member
Attended lectures and symposiums on topics in Mathematics
Investigated various areas of Mathematics
2005-2006 Student Education Association Public Relations Officer
Designed and created flyers for meetings and post to inform members of meetings
2005-2006 Student Education Association Member
Attended and participated in all meetings
2005 ESF SUMMER CAMP, Princeton, NJ
Counselor
Taught lessons to and took full responsibility for a group of 10 year old children all summer
PERSONAL Dedicated, Team Player, Quick Learner, Dependable, Organized, Flexible,
TRAITS Responsible, and Educated
SPECIAL College Reading and Learning Association Certified Tutor, Smart Board Software, Ti Interactive,
SKILLS Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Mathematica, VisualPython, Sage BusinessWorks 50 Accounting, Internet, Spanish abilities