Marnie

S. Wachs
280 N Bowman Ave Merion Station, PA 19066 Cell Phone: (610) 322-7852 Email: wachsms@gmail.com

EDUCATION University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Expected Graduation May 2013 College of Literature, Science, and the Arts GPA 3.6 School of Education Major in Elementary Mathematics Minor in Elementary Language Arts CERTIFICATION Pennsylvania Teaching Certification K-6 Pending Pennsylvania Middle School Teaching Certification 7-9 Pending Mathematics and Language Arts Michigan Provisional Elementary Certificate Expected May 2013 TEACHING EXPERIENCE Substitute Teacher in Ann Arbor, MI 2012-2013 Instructed 5th grade class of twenty-seven students Independently managed students, instructed lesson plans, and monitored time efficiently Conducted whole class Economics, Mathematic, and Language Arts lessons Tutored lower academic achieving students in small groups Aided students in word processing on MyAccess Internet software and online based research strategies Burns Park Elementary School in Ann Arbor, MI 2012-2013 th Student Teacher for 5 grade students. Designed and implemented a 5-week unit on developing and composing a Research Project aligned to the CCSS Conducted whole class lesson plans and small group discussions with Technology Integration Planned guided reading book groups using Fountas and Pinnells model for small group discussions Instructed Everyday Math lessons plans daily including assessments, differentiation, and enrichment Led whole class discussions in Science and Math using re-voicing, repeating, reasoning, adding on, and wait time Assisted in Read 180 reading intervention classroom and administered student assessments Green Woods Charter School in Philadelphia, PA 2012 Teacher Volunteer for 1st grade students Performed full day substitute plans and classroom management routines Conducted whole class Everyday Math lesson plans and managed manipulatives, counters, and coins Led small group guided reading and word study practice for grade level readers and below grade level readers Assisted students with technology practices such as using a keyboard and mastering basic terminology Bach Elementary School in Ann Arbor, MI 2009, 2011-2012 th Pre-Student Teacher for 5 grade students Pre-Student Teacher for 2nd grade students Conducted whole class lesson plans and small group reading discussions Co-taught lesson plans and assist the primary teacher in the classroom Conducted one-on-one guidance for students falling behind in class Integrated iTouch software during Reading Centers to help 2nd graders practice their reading skills

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Marnie S. Wachs
280 N Bowman Ave Merion Station, PA 19066 AREAS OF TEACHING PROFICIENCY Cell Phone: (610) 322-7852 Email: wachsms@gmail.com

Creative Lesson Planning Guided Reading Writers Workshop Authentic Assessments Technology Integration Multidisciplinary Lesson Plans Student Motivation Common Core Standards Parent Communication Team Collaboration Everyday Math Curriculum RELATED TEACHING EXPERIENCE Co- Founder and Team Leader, We Support Detroit Schools (WSDS) 2012-2013 Facilitated weekly team meetings towards developing teaching gardens at two Detroit charter schools. Addressed program-wide issues in weekly WSDS leadership team meetings Collaborated with partner school principals bi-weekly, ensuring project alignment with school expectations Responsible for the creation of garden curriculum used with elementary and high school students Raised necessary funds and supplies for 150 public school students to access teaching gardens next year Active Member of Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education 2012-2013 Facilitated activities for K-12 students on Martin Luther King Day Consulted a panel of Elementary and Middle School administrators for professional development Advised by Elizabeth Kolb in Technology Education on how to positively integrate technology into curriculum Advised by professors in Arts Education on methods to promote creativity in daily teaching Contributed and donated school supplies and used books to local schools in need Senior Counselor Camp Ramah in the Poconos, Honesdale PA Summer 2012-2009 Promoted to Senior Counselor from Junior Counselor and Counselor Trainer from Senior Counselor Programmed and initiated activities for sixty 12, 14 and 16-year-olds over the one eight week session each year Counseled independently fifteen 16-year-old girls six days a week for eight weeks Implemented curriculum for counselors in training and oversaw training program for future counselors Mentored and counseled thirty 16-year-old girls to be leaders and role models for their peers Conducted a Medical Evacuation of 6 campers on a hiking trip on the Appalachian Trail Guided and facilitated a group trip and programming to Boston MA, Cooperstown, NY and Madison, WI Letters to Success in Willow Run, MI 2009-2011 Acted as an ACT tutor for high school students at Ypsilanti High School and Willow Run High School for two hours once a week for eight week sessions Tutored students in basic mathematic skills and question-based reading skills Motivated students to perform their best and to strive for a successful future in the college process First Year Students of Hillel Co-Chair 2010-2012 Organize and facilitate freshman programming for Hillel Attended and participated in leadership training sessions and team building sessions Dance Motivator, Rak Don Entertainment 2012-present Devised and facilitated organized games for groups of up to 80 children ages 13 and younger Motivated child involvement in party activities Active Member of Delta Phi Epsilon, Inc. 2009-2013 Recruitment Organizer for new members of the PanHellenic Association Guided, Counseled, and promoted the PanHellenic Association to 20 new members Leader, Member and Choreographer of the Variety Dance Team, 2009-2013 Elected as a freshman to serve as the Junior PanHellenic Representative

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