Joseph A.

Gdovin
1359 N. Bradford Rd.
Newtown, PA 18940
Email: josephgdovin@gmail.com
Phone: 215-499-8434
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
University Park, PA
College of Education
Graduation December 2015
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education
English/Communications Option
Minor in History
Cumulative GPA of 3.25
Education GPA of 3.44
STATE CERTIFICATIONS
Secondary English Education (7-12)
Secondary Speech Communication (7-12)
TEACHING
STUDENT TEACHER
Fairless Hills, PA
Bucks County Technical High School
Sept. 2015- Dec. 2015
15 week practicum at Bucks County Technical High School
Taught 9th and 10th grade academic English
Used Understanding by Design model to implement a 6 day unit of study
Implemented Diagnostic, Formative, and Summative assessments
Met IEP mandates
Effectively used technology such as smartboards, laptops, and storyboardthat.com website to supplement
learning
Self-assessed on clarity and enthusiasm
Assessed on questioning through Blooms taxonomy and Marzano Design
Attended meetings with STAR, Writing Club, and Best Buddies
PRE-SERVICE STUDENT TEACHER
Clearfield, PA
Clearfield Area High School
Oct. 2014- Nov. 2014
6 week pre-service practicum
Taught 11th grade academic English and honors creative writing
Graded examinations, worksheets and papers
RELATED EXPERIENCE
CROSS COUNTRY, TRACK AND FIELD ASSISTANT COACH
Bensalem, PA
Holy Ghost Preparatory School
August 2015-Present
Work with athletes daily
Attend meets and practices faithfully
Run with less experienced athletes to introduce them to the sport
Work with experienced coaches to develop training program
COMPUTER AND STUDY SKILLS TEACHER
Bensalem, PA
Holy Ghost Preparatory School
June 2013-Present
Holy Ghost Preparatory School Summer Enrichment Program
5 week program
Teach seventh and eighth grade level students relevant computer skills
Teach students to prepare them for a high school level education
Proctor examinations
YOUTH GROUP LEADER
State College, PA
Our Lady of Victory
August 2012-May 2014
Planned and led retreats for youth group
Guided youth through lessons and activities
Helped youth group members build relationships with both God and their peers
CAMP COUNSELOR
Bensalem, PA
Holy Ghost Preparatory School
June 2008-June 2009
Coached a group of young athletes in Track and Field
Developed drills and workouts for the group
SACRISTAN
Newtown, PA

St. Andrew Catholic Church

Prepared church for masses
Directed altar servers, lectors, and ushers
Directed childrens masses

Sept. 2007- June 2011