Teacher
Resume:
Justyn Nathan
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
PROFILE
Skilled, organized, energetic, certified teacher with experience in multiple levels and subjects. Consistently able to change to aid both those in need as well as those ready to succeed. Recognized as a hard worker and team player able to work with peers to initiate new challenges.
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Arts, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 1996 - 2001
Major: English Literature Minor: Theater
3.0 GPA
Bachelors of Arts, Point Park University, Pittsburgh, PA 2001 - 2003
Elementary Education
3.9 GPA
Graduated Suma Cum Laude
Member of Pi Lambda Theta; a fraternity for excellence in education
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Playtime Learning Center, Monroeville, PA Nov. 2009 – Dec. 2010
Preschool Teacher
Taught preschoolers the beginnings of learning through letter and number recognition through writing
Created a plan to teach preschoolers the idea of addition and subtraction
Enriched students science skills by teaching them space, natural, and physical sciences
Tutored students in the early stages of word recognition and reading
Taught students behavioral, health, and life strategies to use in the real world
Wilkinsburg School District, Pittsburgh, PA June 2009 - August 2009
Math Coach, Resource Facilitator
Assisted teachers in tutoring students
Planned activities based on lessons to assist students in retaining information
Responsible for all mathematical resources and the distribution of the items
Worked closely with teachers to devise plans where resources may help with lessons and teaching
Provided the opportunity for students to learn mathematics through hands on manipulative
Holy Rosary School, Homewood, PA Aug. 2005 - June 2008
Third Grade Teacher, Fourth and Fifth Grade Science teacher Aug. 2008 - June 2009
Taught a third grade class in the subjects of; reading, writing, science, and mathematics
Developed a plan to incorporate French into the third grade curriculum
Formed weekly, hands on, lab experiments for third, fourth and fifth grades
Created enthusiasm in all grades for science resulting in praise from administration
Cooperated with peers to develop science lessons for their own classrooms
Involved parents in the growth of their children through a desire to learn mathematics for success outside of the classroom
Preschool Teacher Aug. 2005 - June 2008
Taught preschoolers the beginnings of learning through letter and number recognition through writing
Created a plan to teach preschoolers the idea of addition and subtraction
Enriched students science skills by teaching them space, natural, and physical sciences
Tutored students in the early stages of word recognition and reading
Taught students behavioral, health, and life strategies to use in the real world
Introduced students to career choices by employing guest speakers in the classroom
Accompanied students to external learning experiences; field trips, science experiments
outside of the classroom, neighborhood library
Jewish Community Center, Pittsburgh, PA Summer 2007
Early Childhood Assistant
Aided teachers in the summer education of children 18 months to three years old
Recognized as a positive educator and role model for the children
Assisted in the dietary needs of all students involved in the program
Assisted in the cleanliness of classrooms, students, and play areas
Pittsburgh Public Schools, Pittsburgh, PA Jan. 2005 - June 2005
Permanent Substitute, Washington Polytechnic
Taught seventh grade reading, writing, and mathematics
Taught eighth reading and writing
Wrote weekly lesson plans for all subjects taught
Generated weekly progress reports for at risk students
Served daily as overseer of the detention program
Hillel Academy, Pittsburgh, PA 2005
Substitute Teacher
Taught first through six grades
Substitute librarian
Johnston Elementary School, Wilkinsburg, PA 2004
In-House Substitute Teacher
Substituted second grade
Served as a substitute for kindergarten through sixth grade as needed
Assisted in the teaching of special education
Aided in the teaching of students in physical education and art
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