School Management
Resume:
Erin A. Tague
Wayne, PA *****
*******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: Seeking an elementary education teaching position.
Involvement in extracurricular activities is also desired.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania, West Chester, Pennsylvania
Cumulative GPA: 3.8
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Major: Elementary Education
CERTIFICATION
Pennsylvania: Certified in Elementary Education, K-6
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching
Highland Park Elementary School, Upper Darby School District, Upper Darby, PA 19082 (2011)
Developed and implemented a variety of lessons in each of the subject areas for students in a fourth grade regular education classroom; provided adequate instruction to fit the different needs of the students including auditory, spatial, linguistic, gifted, English language, and impulsive learners, including students with other specific needs. Incorporated activities and resources with a major focus on technologic, musical, and kinesthetic needs. Followed guidelines of a Writer’s Workshop by monitoring and assessing the process of developing a weekly writing piece. Provided age specific projects allowing further growth in knowledge of topics directly related to district standards. Created a classroom filled with collaboration, group activities, and extended learning. Modeled different learning strategies such as guided reading and writing through a balanced literacy approach. Designed, produced, and reflected on formal/informal assessments developed to monitor student progress and revise future instruction. Verbally and visually presented high student expectations, generating a safe classroom that values respect, cooperative learning, and successful student achievement. Attended and engaged in connection between parents and teachers through conferences and professional communication about each student’s learning. Observed and offered suggestions during Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings. Used assessment standards aligned with Harcourt Storytown themed reading and writing objectives. Presented lessons that represented a literature based curriculum. Observed the Pennsylvania benchmark assessments for fourth grade including Mathematics and 4sight testing. Thoroughly supervised and instructed a fourth grade classroom for sixteen weeks. Attended all grade level, faculty, and school-wide professional development meetings, including an optional training to improve instruction for students with ADHD. Created several bulletin boards and publicly showcased student work. Fully engaged in after-school activities including musical performances and grade level activities. Provided extra assistance in Mathematics during students’ recreational time. Monitored students’ Mathematics skills as applied in the computer lab through a four-week PSSA preparation course. (January 2011 to May 2011)
Field Experiences
East Ward Elementary School, Downingtown Area School District, Downingtown, PA 19335 (2010)
Created and implemented multiple lessons to third grade students in the subject area of Integrated Language Arts. Lessons included the use of reading comprehension strategies, including making inferences, displaying graphic organizers, sequencing, revising, and questioning. Designed lessons to guide students through the writing process by drafting, editing, producing, and presenting Language Arts assignments. Motivated student interest through hands-on learning and providing opportunities to be creative. Provided instruction based on a balanced literacy approach. Monitored student progress through guided reading and writing strategies. Frequently incorporated technology to review vocabulary, assess progress, and meet the needs of each student. Presented lessons to small groups as well as the entire class to improve reading skills. Observed and engaged in writing conferences with each student. Shared responsibility for the safety of students during field trips. Assessed student abilities, phonemic awareness, fluency, and writing progress.
Joseph W. Catherine, Philadelphia City School District, Philadelphia, PA 19142 (2009)
Created lessons for Kindergarten students in the subject areas of Mathematics and Language Arts. Observed classroom responsibilities, management, and instruction. Implemented one-on-one, small group, and whole class lessons. Personally designed cooperative learning, hands-on activities, and differentiated instruction based lessons. Observed the Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) assessment.
The Teacher Academy of the Chester County Intermediate Unit (2006-2007)
Engaged in five, five-week internships with certified teachers in diverse primary, secondary, and special education classrooms. Taught a wide variety of creative lessons that met the needs of different learners. Worked one-on-one to improve reading skills. Observed an array of different teaching strategies, skills, and management procedures.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Camp Counselor, ESF Summer Camps, Newtown Square, PA (2009-2010)
Program Coordinator, West Chester Communities That Care, West Chester, PA (2009-2010)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Attended various seminars in the following skill areas: Response to Intervention (RTI), Differentiated Instruction and Assessment, Responsive Classroom, Integrating Curriculum, Mid-year Assessments and Reflection, and Instruction for Students with ADHD. (2011)
HONORS
• Deans List (2008-2011)
RELATED SKILLS
• Trained to teach Skills for Adolescence to grades 6-8 to enhance positive youth development through the Lions Quest program
• Technology skills including Document Cameras, Smart/Eno Boards, Microsoft Office Programs, Inspiration, GarageBand, Mac Programs, and Harcourt Storytown Software
• Athletic skills including Volleyball and Basketball
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