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Rachel Hannah Lepinsky607 Cornwall Court ~ Hillsborough, NJ 08844 ~ (908) 698-7613 ~ lepinsr1@tcnj.eduObjectiveSeeking a position in an elementary school incorporating skills and methods to empower children through hands-on learning experiences CERTIFICATIONNew Jersey Elementary Education Certificate (Grades K-6), expected, December 2014New Jersey State Substitute Teacher Certificate (Pending)EDUCATIONBachelors of Science, Elementary Education (Grades K-6) and Psychology, expected, December 2014The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ, Cumulative GPA: 3.4/4.0 scaleAssociate of Arts, Education (Grades P – 5), August 2012Raritan Valley Community College, North Branch, NJ, GPA: 3.4/4.0 scaleWORK EXPERIENCEDC’S Gymnastics School, Hillsborough, NJ, Spring 2006 – Present, Preschool through 8th gradeCamp and birthday director, 2012-presentTeach, observe and spot for preschool, tumbling and recreation classes as the students perform on various apparatusEvent coordinator and host for children’s gymnastics birthday partiesTrain new employees in teaching techniques specific for their classProvide office support assisting member inquiries and utilizing the BalanceWorks V5.7 computer programLifeguard, Imperial Pool Management, Inc., Clinton, NJ, Summer 2010 - Summer 2012Lifeguard, Sparkling Pool Services, Inc., Windsor, NJ, Summer 2010 – 2011Oversaw the aquatic complex, ensuring the safety of the patrons in the swimming areasKnowledge of lifesaving methods and proceduresINTERACTIVE FIELD EXPERIENCESCarroll Robbins Elementary, Trenton, NJ, Spring 2014, 1st grade bilingualEffectively managed classroom using morning meetings and a positive behavioral support planPlanned, organized and taught all major subjects throughout the day using hands-on engaging lessons and activitiesCreated and taught a 2-week unit on life cyclesRead “The Kitten Tale” by Eric Rohmann in front of all the first grade classes and school administration for Read Across AmericaParkway Elementary, Ewing, NJ, Spring 2013, 2nd gradeDeveloped and taught math lesson engaging students on clocks incorporating technology through the use of Smart BoardsDeveloped and taught science lesson involving a controlled experiment Presented students with Insect Bulletin Board utilizing inquiry-based learning principlesColumbus Elementary, Trenton, NJ, Fall 2012, 5th grade special needsAssisted students with math assignments and examsAdministered weekly spelling testsTaught a lesson on sequence recall order in reading and writing Rachel Hannah Lepinsky page 2Weston School, Manville, NJ, 30 hours, Spring 2012, 2nd grade Student Leadership Development, Field Experience in Multicultural Early ChildhoodProvided child study with one student throughout the semester in reading, writing, math, science and historyDeveloped lesson plan in reading and writingAssisted students with math using computer technology on laptopAlign lesson plans to the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards Somerset Valley YMCA, Hillsborough, NJ, 15 hours, Fall 2011, KindergartenStudent Leadership Development, Foundations of Early Childhood EducationObserved and assisted students with classroom teacher’s daily lesson planFacilitate students in mathematics and alphabet recognition PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CERTIFICATIONSEnvironmental Education Workshop (Project Learning Tree), The College of New Jersey, 2014Classroom Management Workshop, The College of New Jersey, 2014Praxis Info and Certification Workshop, The College of New Jersey, 2014English Language Learner (ELL) Workshop, The College of New Jersey, 2014Anti-bullying Workshop, The College of New Jersey, 2014Anti-bullying Certification, The College of New Jersey, Spring 2014National Read Across America Day, Robbins Elementary School, Trenton, NJ, Spring 2014Best Teaching Practices, Childcare Conference, RVCC, 2012Safety & Risk Management Course Certification, USA Gymnastics, 2012American Red Cross, Certified: Lifeguarding/First Aid, June 2010, CPR/AED, June 2011Somerset Medical Center, Somerville, NJ, Volunteer, 100 hours, 2007 - 2008PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPSNew Jersey Education Association, 2012 – 2014Student New Jersey Education Association, 2012 – 2014Attended weekly meetings about current education news and up-coming eventsTutored 3rd grade student weekly from Homefront in reading, writing, math, science and historyAttended technology workshops on Smart Board and Tabtor iPad ProgramsAttended a Special Education Panel with teachers, parents, paraprofessionals, program directors, and superintendents who shared their views on various aspects of Special Education needs/services on classroom setting, testing, and on their individual jobsTeachers of Young Children Association, The College of New Jersey, 2012-2014Participated in weekly Pen Pals per semesterParticipated in toys and school supply drivesAttended weekly meetings and social eventsRECOGINITIONS Dean’s List Member, Raritan Valley Community College, 2011 - 2012 Psi Beta, Psychology National Honor Society, Raritan Valley Community College, 2012 Phi Theta Kappa, National Honor Society, Raritan Valley Community College, 2011-2012 PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND INTERESTSProficient with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SPSS,Tabtor, Smart Board Eager to participate in extracurricular activities such as math clubs, coaching sportsUtilize technology to enhance instruction and increase students’ critical thinking skillsMulticultural and differentiated instruction approaches using literature and interdisciplinary resources ................
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