Emily Bellin

ebellin@springfieldcollege.edu

Box #296, Springfield College, 263 Alden Street, Springfield, MA 01109 (858) 822-8122
OBJECTIVE

To obtain a teaching position in an elementary level classroom

EDUCATION
Springfield College, Springfield, MA May 2017
Bachelor of Arts in English and Education GPA: 3.8
License: Elementary Education, 1-6, Moderate Disabilities, PreK-8, SEI Endorsement
Passed all sections of MA Tests for Educator Licensure

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Daniel B. Brunton School, Springfield, MA Spring 2017
Student Teacher, Grade 2 (ELEM Practicum)
Elementary practicum, 22 students
Developed well-structured lessons that challenged and engaged students, using
different strategies for engagement and practices to support student learning and
access to state standards
Administered tests and quizzes, analyzing student work to check for understanding
and create lessons that will support students understanding of concepts that could
be challenging
Created anchor charts and posters to support the unique needs of the individual
students in the classroom, as well as reinforce the topics learned from previous
lessons
Created a safe learning environment for all students, by reinforcing the high
expectations of the class and the school and using the schools positive behavior
system
Daniel B. Brunton School, Springfield, MA Spring 2017
Student Teacher, Grade 2 (SPED Practicum)
Special Education Practicum, 8 students
Assisted in the IEP writing process in order to further assist students achieve their
academic, personal, and social goals for the next academic year
Developed and implemented behavior intervention plans, helping students reach
daily and weekly goals
Created lesson plans that met the diverse needs of all students in the classroom,
to be sure that each student had equal access to daily objectives
Kensington International School, Springfield, MA Spring 2016
Student Teacher, Grade 2 (Pre-Practicum)
Read with ELL students who needed extra support and practice, reading at their
individual level to foster growth in reading
Supported student learning through small group instruction and one-on-one
instruction to enhance their understanding of the different objectives for the day
Taught whole group lessons, focusing on supporting the diverse needs of students
and adjusting lessons as necessary
Kensington International School, Springfield, MA Fall 2015
Student Teacher, Grade 1&2 ELL (Pre-Practicum)
Developed whole group and small group lesson plans for first grade English
language learning students, incorporating materials that would help meet the
needs of the ELL students in the class
Worked with ESL teachers to make sure that every students needs were being met
in lesson plans
Created and maintained safe learning environment for each student by allowing all
students to share thoughts and ideas, pushed students to use the English language
to the best of their ability

RELATED EXPERIENCES
Springfield College, Springfield, MA January 2015-May 2016
Resident Assistant
Developing a strong sense of community throughout the building and on the floor,
serving as a mentor and counselor to students, while enforcing college policies
Creating programs that promote diversity, inclusion and respect among all of the
residents in and out of the residence hall

Tutor, Performance Project, Springfield, MA Fall 2015

Worked with high school and college aged ELL students, developing English
speaking and writing skills for both school assignments, as well as holding a
conversation

Volunteer, Adobe Bluffs Elementary School, San Diego, CA Fall 2009- Spring
2013
Worked with small groups of Kindergarten students specifically with phonics,
reading, and writing

COACHING
Rancho Family YMCA, San Diego, CA 2011- 2017
Gymnastics Instructor
Coached recreational and competitive levels of gymnastics, with students ages 3
through 17, choreographed routines, created skill sheets and strength and
conditioning charts for all levels
Working with parents of students enrolled in classes and the competitive team to
inform them of their childs progress made throughout the session or weeks
practices

CO-CURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT
Athletics - Womens Gymnastics, Springfield College, Springfield, MA October
2014- Present
Team Manager
Worked in the gymnastics offices, organizing and managing documents required
for practices and upcoming competitions, ran all competition, working at the head
table throughout the season
Supporting head and assistant coaches with work-out plans and choreography

Humanities Department, Springfield College, Springfield, MA January

2015- Present
Student Assistant
 Assisted in the Humanities Department with office work
Organized, and put together documents for upcoming classes for the coming week

Gymnastics Exhibition Show, Springfield College, Springfield, MA 2013 -

2016
Participant in the Springfield College Homeshow, performed in, managed, and
rearranged back end logistics before and during events
Worked with other participants and coaches to develop and produce a two night
show, showcasing the gymnastics teams
Presenter, Sigma Tau Delta Convention March 2017
Edward Sims Memorial Scholarship April 2016
Sigma Tau Delta, English Honors Society Spring 2015 - Present
Kappa Delta Pi, Education Honor Society Spring 2015 - Present