Bianca S.

Venice
2212 Glenmere Ct. Wall, NJ 07719 veniceb1@tcnj.edu cell:732-757-7603 home: 732-974-8658 http://msvenicesteachingportfolio.weebly.com/index.html Objective: To obtain an elementary teaching position and utilize a strength-based and student-centered pedagogy to augment student achievement. Education: The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), Ewing, NJ Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, May 2014 Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, May 2014 Deans List (3 out of 7 semesters); Cumulative GPA: 3.274 Varsity Athletics: TCNJ Cheerleading Team, 2010-2014 Certifications: CEAS: Elementary Education, State of New Jersey, May 2014 CEAS: Mathematics, State of New Jersey, May 2014 HIB Anti-Bullying certification: February 2013 Project Learning Tree: Certified to teach environmental education curriculum, February 2013 Praxis Exam: Mathematics Content Knowledge, Elementary Education Multiple Subjects, Spring 2014 Teaching Experience: Student Teacher, Sharon Elementary School, Robbinsville, NJ, Currently Experience the day-to-day role of an elementary school teacher, while in a second grade classroom of twenty-two students; Assume complete responsibility of the class. Manage the classroom environment through whole-brain learning techniques, displaying high expectations for behavior, consistency and maintaining smooth transitions within the classroom. Implement student-centered instruction by creating inquiry-based lessons which prompt students to actively construct their knowledge. Align all instructional procedures, assessments, and outcomes to the CCSS. Strive to achieve equity in mathematics by communicating passion for the subject and using a strong math background to effectively engage students in rich mathematics. Differentiate instruction by getting to know students unique talents and diverse needs. Actively participate in parent-teacher conferences, faculty and departmental meetings, and in-service days. Gain experience with Readers and Writers Workshop, and Everyday Mathematics. Employ summative and formative assessments such as formal unit tests and benchmarks, performance assessments, anecdotal notes and informal checks for understanding. Advanced Core Block (ACB) Junior Practicum Experience, Carroll Robbins Elementary School, Trenton, NJ, Spring 2013. Observed and taught math, science, social studies and language arts to a first grade class of eighteen students, in an urban school district. Integrated curriculum and provided a low-anxiety environment to meet the needs of two ELL students; Some strategies included modeling proper language, enunciating and speaking slowly, using visuals, providing students with a bilingual support sheet highlighting key terms, implementing cooperative learning, and presenting information in various ways.

Venice, page 2 Constructed a creative ocean-themed unit, which was both interdisciplinary and inquiry-based. The unit concluded with a culminating ceremony, where students presented their work to their parents. Used manipulatives to absorb students in hands-on learning of mathematics. The manipulatives provided students with a concrete model of an abstract concept.

Sophomore Field Experience, East Amwell Elementary School, East Amwell, NJ, Spring 2011 Observed, assisted, and taught mathematics and science to a fourth grade class of twenty-two students. Utilized 5 E lesson planning in order to foster students to make their own discoveries, and construct new understandings based on these discoveries and the students prior knowledge. Used the SMART board in mathematics to engage kinesthetic, visual, and auditory learners in their lesson; Introduced probability to the students through a SMART board spinner game, which had children learn through play, to foster cognitive development. Applied effective questioning techniques; Probing questions were used in science to augment students critical thinking. Sophomore Year Field Experience, Parkway Elementary School, Ewing, NJ, Fall 2011 Assisted, observed and taught a comprehensive, balanced literacy program in a second grade classroom of twenty students. Engaged in a child study project; Examined the students behaviors and performance in the classroom, determined his stage in development and contemplated ways to foster the childs development. Led guided reading groups; Scaffolded the comprehension of lower-leveled students and fostered higher levels of thinking, such as evaluating and analyzing text for the advanced students. Related Work Experience: Head Camp Counselor, Oak Hill Christian Nursery School, Howell, NJ, Summer 2013 Created and implemented a five to seven year old summer curriculum for the school. The curriculum consisted of inquiry-based lessons and activities, all corresponding to the theme of the week. Developed a balanced schedule for the day and a behavior reward system to ensure students cognitive, social, and physical development. Used strong intrapersonal and interpersonal skills to build close relationships between the faculty and childrens parents. Head Cheerleading Coach, Wall Pop Warner Cheerleading, Wall, NJ, Summer 2007-2010 Volunteered one-hundred hours per season, coaching twenty cheerleaders ages seven and eight. Trained the basics of cheerleading, while setting high yet attainable goals for the children. Created and instructed the routines and skills, which furthered physical and social development. Skills: Mathematica, Matlab, and Java Basic Spanish knowledge SMART board technology Microsoft Power Point, Excel, Word Ti-83, Ti-84, Ti-89 calculators