Rebecca Zielinski

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*** ******* ****** **., *******, NJ 08848 908-***-****

wcj0pr@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE______________________________________________________________________________________

To effectively teach children, grades K-8, in an inquiry-based classroom integrating technology and creativity into instruction, as well as furthering my knowledge and experience in the field.

EDUCATION_____________________________________________________________________________________

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction: Elementary Education May 2010

Inquiry Project: “Increasing reading fluency to border-line students”

GPA 3.932/ 4.00

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Bachelor of Science in Education May 2009

Interdisciplinary area of concentration: Math

GPA 3.85/ 4.00 Magna Cum Laude

TEACHING CERTIFICATION______________________________________________________________________

Connecticut Teaching Certificate: Elementary Education (K-6) July 2010

New Jersey Teaching Certificate: Elementary Education (K-5) July 2010

New Jersey Teaching Certificate: Middle School Math (5-8) July 2010

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE_____________________________________________________________________

Dr. Franklin H Mayberry Elementary School, East Hartford, CT Fall 2009- Spring 2010

Intern-Increasing Reading Fluency with borderline students, Grade 2

- Conduct research for inquiry project on reader’s fluency development in sight word and fluency games and reader’s theater.

- Develop a sight word and fluency game for the students to participate for thirty minutes, three times a week.

- Assist teachers in daily classroom activities by helping students in small groups.

- Leads small group instruction in math in grades 1 and 5.

Hebron Avenue School, Glastonbury, CT Fall 2008- Spring 2009

Student Teacher, Grade 5

- Planned and taught daily reading lessons using literature circles and group discussions.

- Incorporated technology in the classroom by using a smart board, and computer programs.

- Prepared and taught math lessons using Everyday Mathematics.

- Choreographed Spring Concert with the music teacher as a volunteer after school hours.

- Established an American Sign Language Club for fifth grade students to participate in during their recess.

Windham High School, Willimantic, CT Spring 2008

Student Intern, Grade 9

- Observed multiple social studies classrooms to become familiar with different teaching styles and to see a different realm of education outside of elementary learning.

Smith Middle School, Glastonbury, CT Fall 2007

Student Intern, Grade 7

- Observed a variety of classrooms, including language arts, math, social studies and science.

- Developed lessons to teach special needs students math in preparation for the Connecticut Mastery Test.

OTHER EXPERIENCE_____________________________________________________________________________

Assistant Cheerleading Coach, Bethlehem Township, NJ Jan. 2011- Feb. 2011

- Assisted the coach with cheer and dance routines, as well as stunting

University of Connecticut CEA Officer, Storrs, CT Fall 2007-Spring 2008

Public Relations Officer

- Designed and updated the University of Connecticut CEA website.

- Designed and distributed flyers of events for future teachers to attend.

- Set up and lead CEA student weekly meetings with the other four officers.

UConn Connects, University of Connecticut Spring 2007- Spring 2008

Facilitator

- Tutored current UConn students to increase their GPA, as a result they were no longer on academic probation.

- Created a schedule for an UConn athlete to follow in order to continue his eligibility to play Division 1 sports.

Kinsella Magnet School of the Arts, Hartford, CT Spring 2006- Fall 2008

Volunteer Tutor

- Tutored students and assisted teacher in an ESL classroom for grades 3-5.

- Taught students in small groups to support the lesson they were taught in the whole class.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE_____________________________________________________________________

Science Teacher, Lebanon Township, NJ May 2011- June 2011

- Planned and taught fifth grade Science using lessons and projects during a Maternity Leave

Math Teacher, Union Public Schools, NJ Dec. 2010-May 2011

- Planned and taught 7th and 8th grade math lessons using manipulatives in Saturday Academy

Substitute Teacher, Alexandria Township Public Schools, NJ Dec. 2007- Present

Bethlehem Township Public Schools, NJ May 2009- Present

Lebanon Township Public Schools, NJ May 2010- Present

High Bridge Public Schools, NJ May 2010- Present

Milford Public Schools, NJ Sept. 2010- Present

Holland Township Public Schools, NJ Sept. 2010- Present

School District of Chatham, NJ April 2011- Present

- Taught lesson plans for absent teachers in grades kindergarten through eighth grade as needed.

Zumba Instructor, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT Sept. 2009- May 2010

Mansfield Community Center, Mansfield, CT Jan. 2010- May 2010

Health Fitness Corporation, Raritan, NJ Oct. 2010- present

- Created original Latin-based dance aerobics routines to lead participants, as a certified instructor.

Au Pair/ Nanny, Asbury, NJ May 2007- present

- Supervised three children throughout the day, with occasional overnights, and assisted them with homework.

- Taught the children the subjects they had struggled with in the previous school-year.

Ballroom Server, Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Asbury, NJ Aug. 2004- present

- Trained new employees how to organize and set-up the banquet hall, as well as serve the guests.

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES________________________________________________________________________

Marjory Gelfenbien Scholarship 2008 & 2009

Dean’s List – six out of eight semesters

New England Scholar in 2007- 2009

Honors Program Student

Phi Kappa Phi member

Pi Lambda Theta member

Alpha Lambda Delta member

Society of Leadership and Success (Sigma Alpha Pi) member

Miss New Jersey USA Pageant State Finalists 2011

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