Krista M. Antonis-Wagner

107 Mine Drive

Aliquippa, Pa 15001

(724) 777-2548  

E-mail:  [email protected]

Web Page: www.geocities.com/kristamwagner

 

 

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE                              

To obtain a position as an educator in order to aid students in their scholastic advancements and extracurricular activities

 

EDUCATION           

University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Johnstown, PA

Bachelor’s Degree: December 2003, Magna Cum Laude

Major:  Secondary Education, English

GPA:  3.58

 

Center High School, Monaca, PA

Diploma, 1999

Academic/College Preparatory Curriculum

Newspaper staff, Teen Leadership Club, Habitat for Humanity, four-year soccer letterman/three-year captain, one-year track letterman, three-year mock trial participant

 

CERTIFICATION

Pennsylvania Instructional I (Pending):  December 2003

Please see the attached letter from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Student Teacher

Grade:  A+

Somerset Area Senior High School, Somerset, PA

September 2003 – December 2003

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Taught applied, college preparatory, and honors English classes in grades ten and eleven

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Created complete, innovative unit plans addressing varied learning styles and student interests

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Utilized technology in planning, classroom activities, and parent-teacher-student communications

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Communicated frequently with parents/guardians regarding student academic and behavioral concerns and accomplishments

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Evaluated student writing using PSSA rubric

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Provided extra tutoring to students during preparation periods

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Attended after school in-service programming

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Executed daily lessons for a full teaching schedule

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Maintained orderly classroom discipline

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Advised the Sophomore class for winter dance, with over 500 students attending

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Organized major fundraiser, raising over $6,500 to fund winter dance

 

Observation and Participation Field Experiences                            

Somerset Area Senior High School, Somerset, PA

January 2003 – April 2003

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Observed grades 10 and 11 applied, college preparatory, and honors English classes

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Graded objective tests

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Conferenced with cooperating teacher regarding content and methods

                          

Westmont Hilltop High School, Westmont, PA

January 2001 – January 2003

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Observed grade 11 English classes

 

Camp Counselor

Y.M.C.A. – Camp Kon-O-Kwee/Spencer, Fombell, PA

Summer 2000

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Lived and worked with 12-13-year-old girls for two weeks at a time

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Supervised and guided three groups of seven girls on hiking trails

 

Tutor, Foreign Language Lab

University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Johnstown, PA

August 1999 – December 2002

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Tutored students in college-level English, German, and Spanish

  

General Tutor

Richland Middle School, Richland, PA

August 1999 – December 2002

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Tutored students in grade 8 algebra

 

Craft Director

Beaver County Prevention Project, Monaca, PA

Summer 1999

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Directed a craft workshop with children ages 6-12

 

ACCOMPLISHMENTS/HONORS/ACTIVITIES

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Pi Lambda Theta Honor Society – U.P.J.

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Exemplary Student Teacher Nominee – U.P.J.

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Published Lesson Plan – ERIC Database

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Published Poem – U.P.J. literary magazine

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4-year Dean’s List Recipient – U.P.J.

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1-year President of Girls’ Soccer Club – U.P.J.

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5-year Habitat for Humanity Helper– C.H.S./U.P.J.

 

 

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

 

 

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