Table of Contents

Matrix

Professional Goals

Philosophy of Education

Curriculum Unit

Narrative Questions

References

Appendices

Cindy Ives

58 Brook Street

Wakefield, MA 01880

(860) 889-6925

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://geocities.com/auntiecin00/portfolio

Philosophy: Education should be student-centered.  When planning lessons and curriculums, teachers need to take into account their students’ different learning styles. Every child can learn, but not all children learn the same way.  Students should have a chance to work individually and in groups.  Students should also be presented with choices when it comes to their education, so they feel that they have a personal stake in their education.  Students should also be shown how what they are learning is relevant to the world around them. 

Certification: Massachusetts Certification: Initial Educator Certificate, Grades K through 6

                       Connecticut Certification: Initial Educator Certificate, Grades K through 6           

Education: 

     Masters of Science in Educational Technology                                                            8/2005-Present

     Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT

     Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education/Social Science                                     May 2002 

     Keene State College, Keene, New Hampshire                                                                     GPA: 3.80

     Honors: Magna Cum Laude

                   Dean’s List: 8/98-5/02

                   Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education: 2/2002-Present

                   Phi Alpha Theta, History Honor Society: 3/2001-Present

Experience:

   Student Teacher in Keene, NH, Grade 1 and Grade 4-Wheelock Elementary School 1/2002-5/2002    

           Planned and taught lessons in all subject matters.

           Of particular note: Units developed in Nutrition, Science of Sound, and Famous people from N.H.

           Created bulletin boards

           Chaperoned field trips

           Attended all staff meetings and a staff development day-topics included curriculum and bullying.

   Instructor                                                                                                                         7/2002-Present

   Sylvan Learning Center                                                                                                       Groton, CT

            Implement, assess, and update students’ individual programs for students ranging from age 5 to 25.

            Work with three students per hour who vary from special education to enrichment.

            Subject Areas: Beginning Reading, Academic Reading, Mathematics, Algebra, Writing, Study Skills.

   Substitute in CT                                                                                                                9/2002-6/2005

   Plainfield Public Schools, Canterbury Elementary School             

            Implement and teach lessons planned by classroom teachers.

            Take all responsibilities of teacher while in the classroom.

   Long Term Substitute in Lisbon, CT-Lisbon Central School

            Assisted in preschool for six weeks in 2004-2005 school year.

            Taught elementary music for two months in 2003-2004 school year.

   Periodicals Student Assistant                                                                                           8/1998-5/2002

   Keene State College-Mason Library                                                                                      Keene, NH

           Assisted patrons in finding articles and periodicals.

           Organized periodicals in their correct order.

           Updated records by checking in new journals, magazines, newspapers, and bound issues.

Summer Jobs Related to Education:

      Storyteller, Plainfield Parks and Recreation – Plainfield, CT - 6/01-7/01

      Summer Camp Counselor, Preston Parks and Recreation – Preston, CT – 6/00-7/00