Objectives:
Pursue a career teaching Social Studies at the middle or high school level.  
To become involved in the school community through coaching or supervising school enrichment activities.  

Education:				 
Bachelor of Arts, History  - 2003
William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ
Certificate of Eligibility 

Courses taken:
Teaching as a Profession	Teaching Methods in Secondary Education			Educational Psychology	        Teaching Methods Social Studies in Secondary Education 
Technology in the Classroom		Reading Strategies in the Content Area

Teaching Strengths:
      	American History				Government
       	World History					Geography
Will direct or assist in student government, model UN, debate, and school newspaper 

Awards and Honors:
      	Margaret Flynn Scholarship		              Distinguished Senior Award
      	William Paterson University Alumni Scholarship	      Dean’s List
        Dean of Students Award

Professional Experience:
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Nov. 2005 – Present
      Smith Middle School, Ramsey, NJ			 
·	Worked one-on-one with a student with multiple disabilities
·	Assisted in the teaching of the Wilson Reading system in a small class environment
·	Provided class coverage as needed 
·	Assisted with the application of assistive technology 
·	Created and executed 6th grade one day per week geography based activity 

Substitute Teacher, Jan. 2003 – October 2005 
Mahwah, Ramsey and Wayne, NJ School Districts		
·	Recognized for using effective classroom management skills
·	Executed lesson plans for various classes ranging from Grade 6 to Grade 12 
·	Adapted teaching and classroom management style to fit various classroom environments
·	Taught students with learning disabilities
·	Interacted and developed a successful rapport with a diverse population of students

Related Experience:
Assistant Teacher, Ramsey After School Program (RAM-SACC), Ramsey, NJ Jan. 2006 – June 2006
Lead Teacher, George Washington Middle School Extended Day Program, Wayne, NJ, October 2005 – June 2006 
Summer Day Camp Counselor, Bubbling Springs Day Camp, West Milford, NJ, July 1996 – 2000

Activities:
	Officer, William Paterson University Young Alumni Chapter  
     	Officer, William Paterson University Student Government Association 
     	News Editor, The Beacon Weekly Newspaper