MIRANDA MASSARA

9 Grenloch Court, Sewell, NJ 08080

856-649-8386 MirandaMassara@gmail.com
Website: http://mirandamassara.weebly.com/

OBJECTIVE
To acquire a position as an elementary school teacher utilizing my undergraduate and student teaching skills to foster a positive
and productive learning community.

EDUCATION
Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

December 2014

Bachelor of Arts in Education

Specialization in Elementary Education, K-6

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies

Specialization in American Studies & Geography

GPA: 3.97, Deans List, Honors: Summa Cum Laude

New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing anticipated

CLINICAL PRACTICE
Elizabeth Haddon Elementary School Haddonfield, NJ
Student Teacher: Grade 2

September-December 2014

Designed and implemented dynamic standards-based lesson plans to my 22 students

Worked with programs such as Everyday Math, Journeys, & Lucy Calkins Writers Workshop
Motivated students through group hands-on activities and differentiated instruction
Utilized various forms of technology to enhance learning
Conducted differentiated small guided reading groups
Participated in team-planning, grade-level, and faculty meetings

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Parkview Elementary School Westville, NJ
March 2015-June 2015
Long-term Substitute 4th grade
Create and execute engaging and stimulating lessons based on the Common Core Standards to my 22 diverse 4 th graders

Foster a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting positive student/teacher interaction
Develop and build positive rapport with students and colleagues

Elizabeth Haddon Elementary School Haddonfield, NJ

Educational Assistant

January 2015-March 2015

Provided support to classroom teacher in literacy and mathematics instruction

Led small guided reading groups during Daily 5
Monitored and managed computer lab and other technology supplies
Assisted classroom teacher during scheduled computer lab time
Covered classes and substituted when needed in classrooms ranging from Preschool to 5th grade

Private Tutor
Provide Math and English Language Arts tutoring to students based on their individual needs

January 2015- Present

Source4Teachers
Substitute Teacher

September 2013-Present

Childcare Provider

Spring 2011-Present

Take full responsibility of two elementary school aged children

Duties include: homework help, dinner preparation, driving to sports practices and activities, etc.

Lanzi/Burke Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Clerical/Billing Assistant

Worked efficiently as a team player in carrying out various medical office duties
Trained and mentored new employees

June 2010- August 2014

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Professional Membership: ASCD Student Chapter
Practicum Experience: Camden, NJ 3rd grade; Bridgeton, NJ Kindergarten; Voorhees, NJ 5th grade
Honors: President's Scholar of Excellence, Tau Sigma National Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Gloucester
County College President's Medallion Excellence in Education, NJ Stars Program
Volunteer: Assisted living facility to lead activities such a bingo and cards: 2 years; Annual BA5K Memorial run: help organize
& facilitate this huge event: 9 years; Assisted 1st grade teacher: worked with students one on one who were struggling in math
and/or reading at Hurffville Elementary School: 2 years; Alexs Lemonade Stand; Lead a clean-up project at Brigantine Beach
Computer skills: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OnCourse, Genesis, SMART Notebook, Google Drive, iPads, Chrome
books

REFERENCES
Lisa Murphy
Elizabeth Haddon Elem. School
Cooperating Teacher
lamurphy@haddonfield.k12.nj.us
609-876-5129

John Quinesso
Rowan University Professor
Student Teaching Supervisor
Quinesso@rowan.edu
609-922-6385

Gerry Bissinger
Elizabeth Haddon Elem. School
Principal
gbissinger@haddonfield.k12.nj.us
856.429 0811

Dr. Jonathan Burke

Lanzi Burke Oral Surgery
Owner & Supervisor
609-220-8000