EDUCATION

Drew University, Madison, NJ, May 2014

Master of Arts in Teaching, English - GPA 4.0
Including Additional 9 Credits in Core Content Courses
New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS), English (K-12)
Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah, NJ, May 2013
B.A. in English Literature, Cum Laude - GPA 3.63
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching, Madison High School, Madison, NJ, January-May 2014
Acquired NJ Substitute Teaching Certification in all subjects, Grades P-12, Morris County
Duties include: Daily/weekly lesson planning/instruction for four core 9th Grade Standard English and
11th Grade Enriched English units - Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet, Chaucers Canterbury Tales,
Shakespeares Taming of the Shrew, and a culminating research paper on power and identity;
Aligning units/lessons with New Jersey Common Core State Standards (NJCCSS) and MHS
curriculum; Incorporating technology, 21st century issues, and cross-curricular topics into all units/
lessons; Using differentiated instruction and both formative and summative assessments to evaluate
student work; Collaborating with cooperating teacher, in-class support, and department faculty on
lessons and activities;
Creating and maintaining unit website to update and interact with students and parents; Designing
detailed rubrics for all major assignments; Completing all grading in a timely manner and providing
meaningful feedback; Using STI Education Data Management Software to update all grades and keep
students/parents informed; Assisting students with appropriate modifications and accommodations in
accordance with their Individualized Education Plans (I.E.P); Attending I.E.P meetings.
Completed Teacher Work Sample (TWS) to assess student growth using pre and post assessment data
across a five-day unit, reflect on the teaching process, and facilitate learning.
Practicum, Madison High School, Madison, NJ, September-December 2013
30 hours of observation in conjunction with MAT 809: Methods of Teaching English
Designed/implemented two lessons: (1) 11th Grade Enriched English - Othello and O: Racism and
Misogyny in the 21st Century, and (2) 9th Grade Standard English - A Lesson in Comma Sense
Urban Field Experience, John P. Holland Charter School, Paterson, NJ, October 2013
15 hours of co-teaching the Poetry Project in 6th-8th Grade English classroom
Introduced students to metaphorical thinking using synthetics
Guided students in the creation of their own original works of poetry
Active Research, Mahwah High School, Mahwah, NJ, Fall 2012
15 hours of observation of instructional practices in 10th-12th Grade English classroom
Completion of Active Research Project (ARP) analyzing and reflecting on instructional planning,
classroom management, Blooms taxonomy, questioning, special needs, and educational philosophy.
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RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
DWJ Television, Ridgewood, NJ, Spring 2011
Production Assistant/Writer for 25 satellite media/ground tours under Senior Vice President/Producer
Responsible for sales pitches, media alert letters, segment outlines, transcripts, mailings
AWARDS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Deans Master of Arts in Teaching Award, Caspersen School of Graduate Studies, Drew University, May 2014
New Jersey Distinguished Student Teacher Award, Nominee, Spring 2014
ETS Recognition of Excellence Award: Praxis II - English Language, Literature, and Composition, July 2013
Deans List, Ramapo College, Fall 2010-Spring 2013
Sigma Tau Delta, International English Honor Society, Spring 2013-present
Lambda Pi Eta, National Communication Association, Fall 2011-present
Ramapo Research Symposium, Speaker: Now More Than Ever: A Marxist Examination of Lees Mockingbird
Ramapo College Essay Contest, Winner: Graphic Realities: Patricia Rozemas Mansfield Park
SKILLS
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Windows/OSX; SmartBoard; Google Docs; Moodle; Prezi;
Weebly; Screencasts; Podcasts; iPad/Apple products; STI Data Management Software; Study Island; SGO
SPECIALIZED PEDAGOGY
Differentiated Instruction; Formative and Summative Assessment; Understanding By Design (UbD);
Project-Based Learning (PBL); NJCCSS; 21st Century Skills and Competencies; Scaffolding; Close Reading
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Study Island Tutorial, Madison Junior School, March 2014
YEA/CSE School Culture and Climate Initiative, Madison High School, March 2014
Bullying: What We Know, Drew University, January 2014
School Law for the First Year Teacher, Drew University, January 2014
REFERENCES
Stephanie Koprowski-McGowan, Ed.D
Director, Master of Arts in Teaching Program, Drew University
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Mary Brancaccio
Professor of English, Master of Arts in Teaching Program, Drew University
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Catherine Goodwin
Drew University Field Supervisor
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Jennifer M. Taryla 2 of 2
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