Alyssa Avino

8 Knight Drive Plainsboro, NJ

avinoa2@tcnj.edu
609-218-9865
aavino.weebly.com
OBJECTIVE
Obtain an elementary school teaching position to help promote the learning and educational interests of all students.
EDUCATION
The College of New Jersey, Ewing NJ
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education, May 2016
Bachelor of Arts in and Psychology, May 2016
CERTIFICATIONS
Substitute Teachers Credential for the State of NJ, All Grades, All Subjects
Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying course completion, Spring 2015
Project Learning Tree workshop completion, Spring 2015
HONORS
Presenter, Celebration of Student Achievement, Fall 2014
Member, Kappa Delta Pi Education Honors Society
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching Experience, Emerson Elementary School, Bristol, PA, Fall 2015
- Planned and implemented sequential lesson plans on a daily basis
o Activities were implemented successfully with minimal resources provided by school that appealed
to approximately 25 Kindergarten students
- Differentiated activities and plans according to students high and low leveled needs
- Took on full responsibilities of a Kindergarten teacher including attending meetings, collaborating with grade
level partners, following guidelines and standards, and communicating with parents
Junior Practicum Experience, Bear Tavern Elementary School, Hopewell, NJ, Spring 2015
- Planned and taught a 2-week unit using the Next Generation Science Standards to a group of up to 15 2 nd
grade students
- Constructed and taught lessons once a week for every content area as well as cross-curricular lessons
o Learned and implemented differentiation strategies into every lesson
o Utilized SmartBoard technology into various lesson plans
Sophomore Practicum Experience, Greenbrook Elementary School, South Brunswick, NJ, Fall 2014
- Helped run morning meeting activities as well as planned and taught integrated math and science lessons
according to Kindergarten standards
- Assisted cooperating teacher in developing students math, science, and literary skills
Preschool Practicum, Cranbury Presbyterian Nursery School, Cranbury, NJ, Fall 2014
- Observed child development and effectiveness of environmental aspects
- Assisted cooperating teacher by guiding students during free choice activities
Freshman Practicum, Town Center Elementary School, Plainsboro, NJ, Fall 2013
- Conducted extensive case study, monitoring child development of academically behind 3 rd grade student
- Piloted literary assessments
OTHER RELATED TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Substitute Teacher, Mercer County School Districts, February 2015-Present
Camp Counselor, Bright Horizons Dow Jones Family Center, Monmouth NJ, Summer 2013 & 2015
- Supervised the safety and needs of campers aged 6-12; served as mentor
- Occasionally planned lessons and taught activities to enhance motor and social skills.
Assistant Teacher, Goddard School, Princeton, NJ, Summer 2014
- Planned and taught lessons to school aged campers.
- Encouraged motor development through physical play.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE
Cherry Tree Club, West Windsor, NJ
- Provided additional assistance to the lead teacher by helping pre-k students during lessons, snack time, and
free play
Girl Scouts of the USA, Ewing, NJ
- Promote confidence in elementary aged girl scouts by engaging in various activities; campus tours, Zumba,
resume workshop
Participation in various events: Shamrock n Run (Prevent Child Abuse America), Relay for Life, Trenton Area Soup
Kitchen utensil wrap

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