Diane M.

Van Winkle
130 72nd Street
Brooklyn, New York 11209
315-842-7798 vanwindm192@gmail.com
Objective
To obtain a position as an elementary school teacher to utilize my strong dedication to childrens development and to their
educational needs.
Education
Bachelors of Arts, State University of New York at Potsdam (SUNY), Potsdam NY Received December 2013
Major: Childhood/ Early Childhood Education Specialization in Social Science-History
Presidents List, Fall 2010
Master of Science in Education, State University of New York at Potsdam (SUNY), Potsdam NY Received May 2015
Major: Literacy Educator (K-12)
Honors Society, Fall 2014
Certification
New York State Teaching Initial Certification Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Issued May 2014
New York State Teaching Initial Certification Early Childhood Education (Birth-2) Issued March 2015
Teaching Related Experience
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, PAVE Academy, PAVE Academy Charter School, Brooklyn, NY July 2015-Present
Observed and documented students progress, behavior, and social development through Teaching Strategies Gold.
Implemented positive behavior plan to promote student responsibility, problem solving skills, and student accountability.
Instructed students individually and in groups, utilizing various teaching methods to build higher level thinking.
Conducted parent/teacher conferences and held constructive discussions on student learning and abilities.
Prepared and administered many types of assessments to monitor progress and guide instruction.
Provided a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and
in imaginative play.
Created lessons to enhance student learning and interest, which followed curriculum guidelines and common core
standards.
Student Teacher, St. Regis Mohawk School, Salmon River School District, Akwesasne, NY January-March 2013
Completed eight week student teaching placement in a 2nd grade classroom.
Instructed Mathematics, ELA, Writing, and Reading to 15 children while monitoring progress and understanding.
Taught reading intervention RTI and guided reading to small groups while monitoring comprehension and phonics.
Student Teacher, St. Regis Mohawk School, Salmon River School District, Akwesasne, NY March-May 2013
Completed eight week student teaching placement in a 5th grade classroom.
Taught Mathematics and Science daily while utilizing the smart board and Smart Board Exchange.
Implemented academic intervention services (AIS) for individual students.
Conducted and created reading intervention (RTI) units while maintaining the required paperwork.
Student Teaching Abroad, Boston Bay, Jamaica June 2013
Accepted to participate in a 14-day service learning trip through the JAFSP program.
Tutored primary school children in reading and writing in a small group setting.
Recreational Leader, Massena Recreational Association, Massena, NY June 2010- August 2013
Created daily activities for 20 to 30 children, ranging in ages 6 to 12, including arts and crafts, games, and field trips.
Accountable for childrens attendance and responsible for their health and safety on field trips.
Mentoring Program, Sheared Literacy, SUNY Potsdam, Potsdam, NY September-November, 2011 & 2014
Worked with fourth grade and second grade student once a week to increase oral reading fluency and writing skills.
Prepared lessons that incorporated intervention strategies relating to students interest in books and technology.
Facilitated activities following read aloud to engage student.
Prepared activities relating to students high interest in books and arts and crafts.