Briana Falconer

falconb1@tcnj.edu 201-274-6031
OBJECTIVE: Pursuing a position as an elementary educator to encourage creativity and growth in students Pre-K to 6.
EDUCATION
The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and Psychology
2015
Cumulative GPA: 3.8

May

CERTIFICATIONS
CEAS, Elementary Education, State of New Jersey
2015
CEAS, Early Childhood Education, State of New Jersey
2015
Early Childhood Education Praxis
Elementary Education Multiple Subjects Praxis
New Jersey HIB Training Certification

Anticipated: May
Anticipated: May
June 2014
June 2014
April 2014

HONORS AND AWARDS

Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education
Golden Key International Honor Society
Unsung Hero Award, presented by Outstanding Student Leadership Committee

Inducted Spring 2013

Inducted Fall 2013
April 2014

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Senior Year Experience
Barclay Brook Elementary School, Monroe Township, NJ
Fall 2014
Taught lessons using enVisions, Words their Way, Readers Workshop, and Writers Workshop curriculums for 1 st grade
Ran Guided Reading groups and prepared retelling activities to improve student performance on DRA 2 assessments
Aligned lessons in mathematics, literacy, science and social studies to Common Core Curriculum Standards
Implement Holiday and Thanksgiving unit using mentor texts and student made booklets
Developed a Family Pen Pals program to engage student families
Attended parent teacher conferences and grade level meetings
Participated in professional development workshops on the Marzano Teacher Evaluation Model
Junior Year Experience II
Spring 2014
Hopewell Elementary School, Hopewell, NJ
Observed Olivia Wahl, Everyday Mathematics and Fundations curriculums in a 2nd grade classroom
Designed and implemented a two week unit on Tlingit and Pueblo Native Americans for 20 students, 2 with IEPs
Conducted a Skype Interview with experts from Pueblo Indian Cultural Center in Albuquerque, NM
Created a Native American Museum Project and invited parents to view student showcase and presentations
Developed rubrics for culminating assessments
Junior Year Experience I
Brunswick Acres, South Brunswick, NJ
Observed a class of 17 kindergarten students for eight weeks
Differentiated lessons in math and science for special needs and bilingual students
Used an iPad to project images and take pictures during lessons
Created math and science lessons, as well as interactive science center on the five senses
Interviewed students and teachers about attitudes toward mathematics
Sophomore Year Experience II

Fall 2013

Spring 2013

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Lakeview Childcare Center, Ewing, NJ
Created hands-on pattern and germs lesson for 3 year old preschool students
Observed use of play in a preschool setting
Observed Creative Curriculum, Tools of the Mind, Montessori curriculums in practice at various locations
Sophomore Year Experience I
Fall 2012
Woodrow Wilson School, Trenton, NJ
Observed a class of bilingual first grade students in an urban setting
Differentiated instruction for bilingual learners during literacy minilessons
Produced a portfolio, complete with an anecdotal record and case study of one student, using Omnibus Guidelines
Administered literacy assessments, including spelling and running records to students in small groups
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Teachers Aide, Summer Plus Day Camp
June 2009-present
Served as a teachers assistant in various academic and non-academic subjects, such as math, science, art, and cooking
Provided one-on-one assistance to children with autism in an inclusive setting
Facilitated preparatory work before and after classes
Addressed questions and concerns raised by parents/guardians
Provided basic office assistance such as organizing materials, keeping records and sorting mail
After School Aide, Sunset Afterschool Program for the Morris School District
Assisted students grades K-5 with homework and test review in a large group setting
Prepared creative seasonal projects for extra enrichment

January 2011- June 2012

LEADERSHIP /CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Active Member of Circle K International
Fall 2011-present
Participated in community service projects, completing approximately 20-25 hours per month
Coordinated weekly service projects through the Ewing Animal Shelter and Learning Lab at Habitat for Humanity
Bonner Volunteer
Fall 2011-present
Tutored at Hedgepath Williams Elementary in Trenton, NJ once a week during academic year
Mentored and tutored a 3rd grade student weekly at Habitat for Humanity in Trenton, NJ for 4 years in math and
language arts
Kidsbridge Tolerance Museum Ambassador
Served as docent in the Telling vs. Tattling station in pilot program for Early Childhood students

Fall 2012-present

Member of Teachers of Young Children Association

Fall 2011-present
Participated in fundraising activities to provide materials and services for elementary school children
Class Representative for Art Students Association
Conducted meetings and workshops to teach college students art techniques
Recruited new members by advertising and promoting events
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Kappa Delta Pi Conference for Aspiring Teachers
2015
Project Learning Tree Workshop- Integrating Sustainability into the Curriculum
2014
National Conference for the Teachers of Mathematics Convention
Literacy Across the Curriculum Conference
8 Hours of Marzano Teacher Evaluation Model Workshops

December 2012-June2014

February 2014 and

April
November 2013
November 2014
Fall 2014