Julia M.

Chesney
1343 Lawn Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12306
518.488.4978
jchesney@nycap.rr.com
Please view my online teaching portfolio at: http://jchesneyporfolio.weebly.com/
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position as an English teacher.
EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Teaching, May 2007
Sage Graduate School, Troy, NY
GPA: 3.6/4.0
Bachelor of Arts in English, May 2004
SUNY New Paltz, New Paltz, NY
CERTIFICATION
Professional New York State Certification in English Education, grades 7-12, September 2012
Initial New York State Certification in English Education, grades 7-12, May 2007-September
2012

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
English Teacher, Stillwater Central School District, Stillwater, NY, Sept. 2007-Present
Designed and implemented Common Core aligned curriculum for English 9, 9 Focus, and 9 Advanced
Adapted and applied Common Core aligned curriculum for English 10 and 10 Focus
Proposed, developed and taught British Literature as a senior English elective
Provided instruction in state exam preparation English labs, grades 7, 8, and 11
Created lessons for remediation in 9th and 10th grade AIS courses
Review student progress using both informal and formal assessment tools
Collaborate with colleagues to ensure student needs are being met at a variety of levels
Enhanced classroom management skills to maintain an engaged, active classroom environment

Substitute Teacher, Colonie Christian Academy, Albany, NY, March 2007-June 2007,
Grades K-8
Implemented and designed lesson plans to cover an range of subjects
Developed classroom management skills at a variety of levels

Student Teacher, Colonie Christian Academy, Albany NY, March 2007-May 2007,
Grades 5-8
Designed and created lesson plans according to schools curriculum
Managed classroom, kept students on task, maintained class rules through positive reinforcement
Evaluated student progress using variety of assessment tools

Student Teacher, Gloversville High School, Gloversville, NY, January 2007-March 2007
Grades 10, 12
Implemented creative lessons involving various levels of reading and writing
Designed, organized, and carried out lessons for a variety of learners
Integrated pupil ideas and interests into lesson plans
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Special Education Aide, Shaker High School, Latham, NY, September 2004-January 2007
Grades 9-12

Provided reinforcement of instruction in general and special education settings

Modeled appropriate behavior and positive attitude
Assisted with the implementation of modified/alternate curriculum and testing
Participated in planning meetings with various interdisciplinary staff

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Network Team Institute May 2013, May 2014, December 2014
Common Core Mentorship under Kathleen Skellie, 2014-2015 school year
6+1 Writing Workshops with Tanya Schnabl 2013-2014 school year
Understanding by Design workshops with Stephen Danna 2012-2015 school years
Common Core Mentorship under Colleen McDonald, 2012-2013 school year
Differentiation workshop with Rick Wormeli 2012-2013 school year
Brain Based Learning Workshops with Mary Ratzer, 2011-2012 school year
AP Summer Institute, Rensselaerville Summer 2010
AP Vertical Alignment with Tanya Schnabl 2010-2011 school year
Annual School Safety workshops with Micki Jones, 2007-Present

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, New York State United Teachers, Latham NY, September 2007-Present
Elected and served as Building Representative for the Stillwater Teachers Association, December 2013Present
Member, National Education Association, Washington DC, September 2007-Present
Member, American Federation of Teachers, Washington DC, September 2007-Present
Member, National Council of Teachers of English, Urbana, IL, January 2006-Present