Ellen Slocum

22 Woodbridge Avenue Chatham, New York 12037 Cell: 518-605-8871 eslo2205@my.msmc.edu ADOLESCENCE/MIDDLE SCHOOL MATHEMATICS TEACHER CANDIDATE

Key Skills: Demonstrated abilities in leadership and to work as part of a team for a common goal Strong ability to commit to and pursue a goal to completion Member of Mount Saint Mary College Swim Team Resident Living Council Member and Secretary Math Club Member and President Education: Candidate for Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics Honors Program Concentrations: Adolescence Education (7-12) Middle School Extension (5-6) Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, NY Anticipated Graduation: May 2014 Minor: Psychology GPA: 3.7 Honors and Awards: Deans List- Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013 Member, Kappa Delta Pi National Honor Society (Education)- Inducted Spring 2012 Member, Kappa Mu Epsilon National Honor Society (Mathematics)- Inducted Spring 2012 Member, Alpha Chi National Honor Society (Juniors and Seniors)- Inducted Spring 2012 Certification: New York State Initial Certification Expected September 1, 2014 Adolescence Math 7-12 Middle School Extension 5-6 American Red Cross Certified: CPR Water Safety Lifeguard Lifeguard Supervisor Student Teaching: Fall 2013 Grades 9-12, Haldane High School, Cold Spring NY Grades 7-8, Marlboro Middle School, Marlboro NY Created and implemented lessons in courses including Regents Geometry, Regents Algebra II/Trigonometry, Non-Regents Algebra II, and SAT Prep. Created and implemented lessons in a 7th grade math classroom and an 8th grade math lab for students with minor disabilities Developed FBA and BIP Implemented Common Core standards and followed NYS Engage NY modules Met with parents to discuss student progress, needs, and possible solutions Collaborated with various grade level mathematics teachers to design appropriate lessons drawing on prior knowledge and focusing on future learning needs Utilized technology in the classroom including the SMARTboard, iPads, and various math supporting websites (Learn Zillion, Khan Academy, Math is Fun)

Created a unit plan focusing on rational numbers, aligned with both NCTM standards and NYS Common Core standards, including how they can perform various operations with rational numbers, apply rational numbers to expressions and equations, and apply everything to real life situations Created unit plan focusing on rational expressions, aligned with both NCTM standards and NYS Common Core standards, including how they can perform various operations with rational expressions and how they can be applied to real life situations

Related Experience: Head Lifeguard Summers 2008-2013 Town of Chatham, Crellin Park, Chatham, NY Coordinate American Red Cross swim lesson program Collaborate with parents to design appropriate lessons to maximize child learning Coordinate lifeguard schedules Teach swimming lessons to children ages 3-15 Supervise lifeguarding staff Head Counselor Summers 2008-2013 Town of Chatham, Crellin Park, Chatham, NY Lead a group of 12-25 children ages 4-5 in summer camp program Plan weekly arts and crafts, athletics and social group activities for children of various ages Coordinate staff schedules Math Tutor September, 2011 to present Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, NY Assist college students with their coursework in college level mathematics courses including Elementary Functions, Pre-Calculus, Calculus I, Calculus III, and Probability and Statistics Fieldwork- 100 hours completed Spring 2011 to present Darrow School, New Lebanon NY; Chatham High School, Chatham NY; Newburgh Free Academy, Newburgh NY; Bishop Dunn Memorial School, Newburgh NY; Heritage Junior High School, Newburgh NY; Meadow Hill Global Explorations School, Newburgh NY Created and implemented literacy strategies and remedial mathematics lessons Created and implemented a FBA and a BIP in a special education classroom Observed instructional techniques, classroom management, and lesson planning Extracurricular Activities Member, Mount Saint Mary College Varsity Swim Team Secretary, Mount Saint Mary College Resident Living Council President, Mount Saint Mary College Math Club Mount Saint Mary College Career Crew Professional Affiliations National Council for Teachers of Mathematics Attended 2012 NCTM Regional Conference, Hartford CT

Fall 2010 Spring 2014 Fall 2012 Spring 2013 Fall 2012 Spring 2013 Fall 2012 Spring 2014

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