KERRIE KASARDA

4109 Pine Hollow Drive Apt. 7

Liverpool, NY 13090

Objective:  To obtain a position as an Elementary School Teacher in which a strong dedication to the total development of children and a high degree of enthusiasm can be fully utilized

                               Education:  B.S. Childhood Education (1-6) English Concentration,

                                                                        State University of New York College at Oswego

                            Certification:  New York State Initial Certification effective: (09-01-04)

                                                 * Masters Degree at SUNY Oswego in Literacy Birth - 6*

Anticipated completion in spring of 2006

  Teaching Experience:

 September 2004 - Present    Substitute Teacher   (Grades 1 -6) for the following:

Liverpool Central School District, Central Square School District & Central New York Charter School For Math And Science

  April 26 – June 3, 2005   Substitute Teacher     A.A Cole Elementary – Third grade

·     Provided support to individual students and taught whole group lessons, meeting many different ability levels and emotional needs

·     Implemented different classroom management techniques in order to maintain control within the classroom i.e. marble jar, card system

·     Prepared lessons designed to implement curriculum goals and lesson objectives

·     Familiarized myself with the policies and procedures that encompass a school   

·     Developed my own worksheets and tests for assessment

·     Attended meetings with colleagues to discuss teaching methods and strategies

·     Prepared students for the TONYSS and administered the exam

·     Displayed a positive outlook and enthusiasm when teaching

·     Communicated with parents on a regular basis

·     Developed and excellent working rapport with the students

·     Implemented journal writing into lessons to promote critical thinking and reflection of skills learned

·     Used a KWL chart to stimulate prior knowledge, and assessment

  Pre-service Teaching: 

March 22, 2004 – 5/14/04   Student Teacher,  Minetto Elementary – Fifth Grade

·     Modeled effective verbal and non-verbal communication strategies in conveying ideas and information, asking questions, and listening to students’ responses

·     Used logical and higher order questions to stimulate discussion to promote active learning

·     Displayed a positive outlook and enthusiasm when teaching

·     Engaged students in disciplinary inquiry, problem solving, critical thinking, and reflection

·     Developed a token economy system to help establish and maintain effect classroom management

October 9, 2003 - 3/17/04   Student Teacher,  Reynolds  Elementary – Third Grade

·     Prepared lessons designed to implement curriculum goals and lesson objectives

·     Used effective teaching techniques, strategies, and skills during lessons

·     Demonstrated the ability to motivate students

·     Used formative and summative assessments

·     Provided students with everyday connections related to the content areas being taught

 Field Experience:

 Fall semester 2003                  Brewerton Road Elementary – Fourth Grade

·     Observed 25 hours of class time, graded papers, and worked one on one with students

 Spring semester 2003              Morgan Road Elementary – Special Education

·     Observed 25 hours of class time, read to students, worked on computer with students and worked one on one with students during math class