SYDNEY J.

WEISSER
3-45 31st Street | Fair Lawn, New Jersey 07410
(201)-686-8804 | sydneyweisser1001@gmail.com | sydneyweisser.weebly.com
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Deeply committed and passionate about high quality education for all children.
 Encourages strong parent involvement through maintaining positive and open communication.
 Differentiates instruction to effectively meet the needs of all learners.
 Builds a respectful classroom community and positive learning environment.
 Designs creative and engaging multimodal learning experiences.
 Aligns planning and instruction with New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
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EDUCATION
Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ
GPA 3.65, Dean’s List, Magna Cum Laude Dec. 2016
 Bachelor of Arts, Education
Specialization- Early Childhood Education
 Bachelor of Arts, Communication & Creative Arts
Specialization-Writing Arts
CEAS- Teacher of Preschool through Grade 3
CEAS- Teacher of Students with Disabilities
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RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Literacy Interventionist
Radburn Elementary School, Fair Lawn, NJ September 2017- Present
 Implement the Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention program for students in grades 3, 4 and 5 in
a small group setting.
 Aid students in making accelerated progress in reading instruction in order to meet grade level
expectations.
 Collect data in order to monitor individual progress and make informed decisions about student needs.
 Maintain close communication with classroom teachers.
 Initiate a positive classroom management system.

First Grade Maternity Leave Replacement Teacher

Radburn Elementary School, Fair Lawn, NJ May 2017-June 2017
 Collaborated with colleagues to plan developmentally appropriate and engaging learning experiences.
 Maintained effective classroom management and student motivation.
 Assessed and monitored student progress through formal and informal assessment tools.
 Established positive relationships with families through frequent and open communication.
 Taught a balanced literacy program using Reading and Writing workshop.
 Incorporated technology in instruction across all content areas.

Clinical Internship-General Education | First Grade In-Class Support

Oakview Elementary School, West Deptford, NJ Sept. 2016-Dec. 2016
 Developed and implemented developmentally appropriate and differentiated learning experiences and
assumed all certified teacher responsibilities.
 Established a positive learning environment of respect and rapport through the implementation of the
Responsive Classroom Model.
 Implemented multimodal experiences through auditory, visual, kinesthetic and tactile learning.
 Co-taught, collaborated, and planned alongside a Special Education teacher.
 Implemented effective strategies for managing student behavior through both intrinsic and extrinsic
motivation and positive reinforcement.
 Clinical Internship- Special Education | Kindergarten LLD
Oakview Elementary School, West Deptford, NJ Jan. 2017-Feb. 2017
 Provided appropriate accommodations based on student needs and IEP goals.
 Established a positive culture for learning.
 Implemented differentiated and individualized instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.

RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Rowan University Field Experiences
 South Bergen Jointure Commission School District, Lodi, NJ
 Bankbridge Elementary School, Gloucester County Special Services School District, Sewell, NJ
 J. Harvey Rodgers School, Glassboro Public Schools, Glassboro, NJ
 Silver Run Elementary School, Millville Public Schools, Millville, NJ
 Radix Elementary School, Monroe Township School District, Monroe Township, NJ
 Dallago Preschool, Vineland Public Schools, Vineland, NJ
 Harry C. Sharp Elementary School, Camden City School District, Camden, NJ

Assistant Teacher June 2016-Present

Jenn’s Junction, North Haledon, NJ
 Provide care and supervise children of ages ranging from 6 weeks to 5 years.
 Plan engaging and developmentally appropriate activities for students.
 Maintain frequent positive communication with parents.

Student Worker October 2013-May 2016

Rowan University Early Childhood Demonstration Center, Glassboro, NJ
 Managed a classroom of children between the ages of 2.5 to 6 years.
 Emphasized the importance of active learning through play.

Senior Counselor June 2013-August 2015

Camp Veritans Day Camp, Haledon, NJ
 Designed and executed age appropriate activities for girls ages 4-6.
 Demonstrated leadership by mentoring junior counselors and counselors in training.
 Collaborated with staff members to lead safe and engaging group activities.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 Kappa Delta Pi, Education Honors Society – Member
 Order of Omega, Greek Honors Society – Member
 Sigma Delta Tau Sorority – Fundraising Chair/Founder
 Rowan University Early Childhood Education Club – Secretary/Member
 Big Brothers, Big Sisters – Mentor
 Active Shooter Training – Rowan University Public Safety, Spring 2015 & 2016
 Co-Teaching: Classroom Partnerships for Student Success – Professional Development, West Deptford
Public School District, November 2016
 Make Writing Exciting! Writer’s Workshop – Professional Development, West Deptford Public School
District, November 2016
 Dyslexia Workshop – Professional Development, West Deptford Public School District, November 2016
 Classroom Management for Elementary Teachers – Professional Development, Fair Lawn Public Schools,
September 2017
 Innovations in Education Webinar – Concordia University, Portland, April 2018

References available upon request.