Cynthia Varela

8A Ferro Monte Ave. Kenvil, NJ, 07847

(973)-997-5491
varelac1@tcnj.edu
Education:
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) Ewing, New Jersey, 08628
Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education and Psychology

May 2016
GPA 3.4/4.0

Certifications:
CEAS, Early Childhood Education, State of New Jersey
August 2016
Completed Early Childhood: Content Knowledge Praxis Exam
June 2015
-Score: 181
Completed Elementary Education: Reading & Language Arts Subtest Praxis Exam
August 2015
-Score: 181
Completed Elementary Education: Mathematics Subtest Praxis Exam
August 2015
-Score: 175
Completed Elementary Education: Science Subtest Praxis Exam
August 2015
-Score: 176
Completed Elementary Education: Social Studies Praxis Exam
March 2016
-Score: 166
Member of New Jersey Student Education Association (NJSEA)
Since Fall 2014
-Attended the Teachers Conference in fall 2014 and participated in multiple workshops
HIB Certification
Spring 2015
-Awarded 5 contact hours in teasing, intimidation, harassment, and bullying studies according to the guidelines
established by the Department of Education
Attended a Project Learning Tree Workshop
Spring 2015
-Gained experience with hands-on activates, correlated with the NJ Department of Educations Core Curriculum
Content Standards
Attended A Workshop on LGBTQ Issues in the Classroom
Fall 2015
-Completed a two hour training on LGBTQ issues in the classroom
Teaching Experience:
Student Teaching Placement, Marymount international School of Rome
Spring 2016 (1st half)
-Assumed responsibility for the classroom, planned and taught lessons/units; engaged with students on a
cultural level
-Created and taught a science unit on the 5 senses
-Taught lessons according to the Fundations program
ELE301-01 Placement, Hopewell Elementary School Hopewell, New Jersey 08525
Spring 2015
-Created and taught multiple math and literacy lessons as well as a two-week science unit, to a collaborative
first grade classroom
-Utilized the Everyday Math, Fundations, and Orton-Gillingham programs/approaches for teaching, as well as
the Common Core State Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards
-Worked closely with cooperating teachers and partner developing collaboration and other professional skills
MST202/MTT202 Placement, Pace Charter School Trenton, New Jersey 08619
Fall 2014
-Observed, and assisted in a second grade classroom, taught 2 math and 1 science lesson
-Utilized the Common Core Math Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards while teaching
ECE202 Placement, Cranbury Presbyterian Nursery School, Cranbury, NJ, 08512
Spring 2014
-Created and taught an emotion and math lesson and worked with teachers to carry out other small lessons
RAL 201 Placement, Afton Elementary School, Yardley, Pa, 19067
Fall 2013
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-Created and taught multiple literacy lessons to 1 grade students

Work Experience:
Camelot School, Pennington, New Jersey, 08534
March 2014- March 2016
-Teachers Assistant: act as an extra pair of hands for the teachers, responsible for carrying out small lessons and
activities, watching and interacting with up to 12 children inside and outside the classroom
Developmental Center for Children and Families, Denville, New Jersey 07834
July 2014-August 2015
-Aide: supervised, interacted with, and tended to the needs of a special needs child in a preschool classroom
Pump It Up, The Inflatable Party Zone, Randolph, New Jersey, 07869
February 2010-August 2014
-Party Attendant/ Party Coordinator/ Floater
-All positions require the skills to interact and with all clients and coworkers. Whether it is playing and
enforcing rules in the arena or setting up and serving food and drinks in party rooms, a positive atmosphere
must always be created.
Manis for Grannies (Volunteer Experience)
January 2010-August 2015
-Visit residents in an assisted living center to spend time and interact with residents while also providing nail
care services
Leadership Experience:
Sister of Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority Beta Xi Chapter
Spring 2014-present
-Raised over $1,000 for each of our 3 philanthropies, participated in multiple community service events
-Relay for Life Chair (Spring 2015): responsible for communicating information to the chapter about the Relay
for Life event and creating a booth to raise money during event, helped raise over $1, 000 in donations
Stitches, TCNJ Knitting and Crocheting Club- Treasurer
Fall 2012-present
- Membership responsibilities include attending weekly meetings, teaching others, and sharing patterns
- Treasurer responsibilities include collecting funds from members and handling the clubs money
Skills/ Qualities:
-Fluent in English and Spanish
-Proficient in conversational Italian
-Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
-Basic knowledge of SPSS
-General knowledge of HP and Mac computers
-Familiar with Smart Board Technology
-Open-minded
-Good collaboration skills