Cochranville, PA 19330 bilgen1@students.towson.edu EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood/ Special Education May 2018 Towson University, Towson, MD Cumulative GPA: 3.7; Major GPA: 3.967 Passed praxis for early childhood, special education, and principles in learning and teaching Dean’s List (Fall 2013, Fall 2014 –Spring2015, Fall 2016, Fall 2018) Member of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars May 2013-Present FIELD EXPERIENCE General Education Intern Fullerton Elementary School, Overlea, MD February-May 2018 Plan, teach, and assess kindergarten students in core subjects Intending to work and learn from professionals, paraprofessionals, and administrators
Special Education Intern
Carney Elementary School, Parkville, MD August-December 2018 Implemented the Wilson Fundations Program, kindergarten through fifth grade Established strong professional relationships with staff and administration Worked with students on Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSP), utilizing positive reinforcement Attended Individualized Education Program (IEP) and 504 plan meetings Collaborated with special educators and Para-Educators to meet the needs of students
Infants and Toddlers Intern January-May 2017
White Oak Elementary School, Parkville, MD Observed and communicated with families about children’s health and development
Pre-K Teacher Intern August-December 2016
Battle Grove Elementary School, Baltimore, MD Planned, created, and instructed a prop box with a hands-on interactive presentation Led daily morning meetings, and assisted with small group instruction RELATED EXPERIENCE Substitute Teacher, Carney Elementary School January 2018 Prior to student teaching, independently implemented teacher lesson plans
East High School Summer Camp, West Chester, PA June-August, 2013-2017
Promoted from senior counselor to head counselor after the first year Responsible for fifty campers and supervising seven counselors Developed valuable relationships with parents and children Led the team of camp counselors as head counselor