Skyler Harwood

65 Rio Grande Drive Skyler.Harwood@gmail.com

North Chili, NY 14514
(607) 857-2027 http://SkylerHarwood.weebly.com

Objective To obtain a challenging teaching position at the elementary level with the opportunity to
create and lead student performances.

Education Bucknell University Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education (BSED)
Class of 2014
Danish Institute for Study Abroad Copenhagen, Denmark
Bucknell in Denmark - Child Development in Denmark
Summer 2013
Honors Deans List - Fall 2010 & 2012
Arts Merit Scholarship for Technical Theatre ($10,000 per year)
Alpha Psi Omega, Alpha Eta Omicron Chapter- Theatre Honor Society

Certifications Pennsylvania Instructional I Certificate in Early Childhood Education
Awarded: June, 2014
First Aid, CPR, AED, Lifeguard, Belay, & Low Ropes Course Awarded June, 2014
Teaching
Experience Mifflinburg Elementary School Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania
Student Teacher, Fall 2013
Utilized the Understanding by Design model to plan and teach detailed daily lesson
plans for a Kindergarten class of twenty (20) children.
! Planned, developed, and implemented lessons and hands-on activities in the
classroom to promote literacy and math skills.
! Promoted independent and cooperative learning through a variety of
classroom activities utilizing Smartboard technology and hands-on work
using manipulitives and exploratory play.
! Gained experience teaching Guided Reading, working with the curricular
programs Words Their Way and Handwriting Without Tears while
developing unique ways to present the material in differentiated ways.
Pre-Student Teacher, Spring 2013
Observed and assisted in a Kindergarten classroom as a part of my field experience
block requirement.
! Developed and lead fun, age appropriate learning activities.
! Implemented differentiated lessons for all students while maintaining a
positive classroom environment.
Related
Experience Rochester Rotary Sunshine Camp Rush, New York
Program Staff, Summer 2013-2014
Planned fun, developmentally appropriate activities for mentally and physically
disabled children and adults to participate in while visiting the nature center. Took
part in planning and performing evening programs where campers are led on
adventures and encouraged to test their limits and try new experiences.

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Related Experience (cont.)
Assistant Cabin Head, Summer 2013
Performed the duties of a camp counselor with the additional responsibilities of
supervising counselors, assigning counselors to campers, correcting poor choices
made by campers and resolving any behavioral issues as they arose.
Camp Counselor, Summers 2009-2012
Worked with children and adults between the ages of 7-21 who have been
diagnosed with a physical or mental disability. Responsibilities included personal
care of campers who are unable to perform care unassisted (such as bathing,
toileting, and feeding) and providing a safe and fun environment for campers to try
new experiences that they may not have the opportunity to do at home such as
climbing a rock wall, swimming and acting in a play.
American Diabetes Associations Camp Aspire Rush, New York
Camp Counselor, Summer 2009- 2013
Worked with children ages 7-17 with Type 1 diabetes. Responsibilities included
testing blood glucose levels, administering proper food proportions, counting
carbohydrates and modeling proper diabetes management all while encouraging
campers to have fun and participate in camp activities such as swimming, fishing
and climbing the rock wall.
Bucknell University Department of Theatre and Dance Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
Stage Manager, Fall 2010 - Spring 2014
Stage-managed or assistant stage-managed seventeen (17) shows. Responsibilities
included supervising actors and technical staff during three-hour rehearsals on a
five-day schedule as well as organizing rehearsal schedules for all actors, directors
and technical staff involved in the productions. Managed smooth transitions
during performances by keeping all company members and volunteers on task and
worked cooperatively to deconstruct the set after the final performance.
Paid Assistanceship - Technical Assistant, Fall 2010 - Fall 2013
Worked eight (8) hours per week in the scene shop building sets for both
mainstage and showcase productions produced by the Department of Theatre and
Dance. Responsibilities included building sets, hanging lights and striking sets at
the completion of the production.
Community
Involvement Cap & Dagger Bucknell University
Executive Committee, Treasurer, Fall 2013- Spring 2014
Created and administered a yearly budget to finance club activities related to
theatre interests and lobbied for financing from the Bucknell Student Government.
Bison Pals Bucknell University
Member, Fall 2012- Spring 2013
Bison Pals pairs college students with individuals from the local community who
have mental disabilities.
! Talked with Bison Pal on phone weekly and participated with Bison Pal in
club activities including bowling, holiday parties and movie nights.
Chi Omega Fraternity, Chi Mu Chapter Bucknell University
Fall Recruitment Committee, Fall 2012 - Fall 2013