Rachel A.

Cortes
cortesr1@tcnj.edu P (215) 704-6810 42 Miry Brook Rd.
Hamilton, NJ 08690
Objective
Seeking an elementary teaching position that will utilize my passion and strong dedication to my
student’s learning and development in the classroom, with a focus on their individual educational
needs.
Education
 The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ (December 2018)
Bachelor in Elementary Education; Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
 Mercer County Community College, West Windsor, NJ
Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences (January 2016)
Honors
 Dean’s List Spring 2017 –School of Education, The College of New Jersey
 Member of National Honor Society – Phi Theta Kappa, Kappa Delta Pi, and Psi Beta,
Mercer County Community College
Certificates
CPR/AED, First Aid, EpiPen, Inclusion & Diversity Training, CATCH Kids Club Training,
Foundations of Child Development for Child Care Center Teachers, New Jersey Child Care Subsidy
Health and Safety Training, Mandated Reporting in Early Care & Education, Anti-Bullying Training,
Project Learning Tree K-8 workshop
Teaching Experience
Substitute Teacher, Princeton Junior School, Lawrenceville, NJ, (Oct. 2016 –Present)
Clinical I Student Teaching, Edgewood Elementary School, Yardley, PA, (Feb. 2018-Present)
 Works with a fifth grade class, plans, teaches and assists with math, science, social studies
and language arts lessons, helps with organization, grading of tests/homework, creates
bulletin boards and created a two week science unit on landforms.
Practicum, Morgan Elementary School, Hamilton, NJ, (Feb. 2017-April. 2017)
 Worked with a second grade class, planned, taught and assisted with math, science and
language arts lessons, graded and administer reading, math and spelling tests, supervised
students on class trip.
Practicum, Quarry Hill Elementary School, Yardley, PA, (Sept. 2016 -Dec. 2016)
 Worked in a kindergarten class, ran small group centers in language arts, planned, taught and
assisted in language arts lessons.
Work Experience
YMCA Site Director/ Alexander Elementary School, Hamilton, NJ (June 2015 –Present)
 Responsible for the overall management and supervision of sixty plus students and nine staff
members for an after school program. Responsible for training of staff members, yearly
reviews of staff and attends monthly supervisor meetings. In charge of monthly budgeting for
groceries for the program and ordering supplies. Provides first aid to students when needed.
Plans daily program activities including healthy snacks, arts and crafts, STEM projects,
outdoor/ indoor physical activities; provides homework support and plans special events for
children ages 5-12 in accordance with YMCA guidelines and state licensing requirements.
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Works closely with families of the children in the program to ensure their child is
accommodated in the program.
Summer Camp Counselor/ Princeton Junior School, Lawrenceville, NJ (Aug. 2016 –Present)
 Supervisor of after school program-responsible for the supervision of children ages 2-11.
Leading and planning of aftercare activities, assists other teachers with daily lesson plans,
lunch, snack, rest time, diaper changes and outdoor/ indoor activities.
Friday Focus Teacher/ Princeton Junior School, Lawrenceville, NJ (Sept. 2018 –Present)
 Supervisors a group of twenty plus students children ages 2-11. Leading and planning of
activities indoor and outdoor, lunch, snack, rest time, diaper changes and assists other
teachers when needed, during monthly Friday meetings.
Vacation Program/ Princeton Junior School, Lawrenceville, NJ (Oct. 2016 –Present)
 Responsible for the supervision of children ages 2-11, leading planned activities for students,
assisting with lunch, snack, rest time, diaper changes and outdoor/ indoor play.
YMCA Assistant Site Director/ Alexander Elementary School, Hamilton, NJ (June 2014 -June 2015)
 Responsible for assisting the Site Director with the overall management, supervision, and
program planning of an after school program for children ages 5-12 in accordance with
YMCA guidelines and state licensing requirements
YMCA Site Assistant/ Alexander Elementary School, Hamilton, NJ (Sept. 2011 -June 2014)
 Responsible for assisting the Site Director with daily routine of an after school program.
Ensures the safety of the children and leading activities within the mandated 1:15 ratio.
YMCA Holiday Camp/ Hamilton Area YMCA Hamilton, NJ (Sept. 2012 –March 2013)
 Responsible for the supervision of children ages 5-12 on educational field trips
YMCA S.P.O.T Night/ Hamilton Area YMCA Hamilton, NJ (March 2011 –March 2016)
 Responsible for the supervision of children ages 9-12 with planned activities and
management of front desk during each monthly event
Lifeguard /Hamilton Area YMCA/ Sawmill, Yardville, NJ (March 2011 -Aug. 2013)
 Responsible for guarding pool area, responding to any level of incident around the entire
facility, enforcing rules fairly and politely, checking and maintaining pool chemicals, being
responsive to members and guests requests, ensuring member safety.
Childcare provider / Robbinsville, NJ (Sept. 2011 –Present)
 Supervise children’s activities in their own rooms and play areas. Prepare and arrange
nutritious meals for children. Organize and take part in leisure activities such as games,
crafts, and outdoor activities.
Community Service
Volunteering for Hamilton Area YMCA yearly special events, Assistant CCD Teacher at Saint
Gregory The Great Church.
Skills
Computer-Microsoft Office, SMART Board