Jessica L.
Maiorana
4406 Manor Lane
Hamburg, NY 14075
Maiorajl13@[Link]
716-480-8062
CERTIFICATION:
New York State Initial Certification, Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) and Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6)
EDUCATION:
St. Bonaventure University
Masters of Education in Differentiated Instruction
Students with Disabilities and Gifted, Anticipated May 2015
State University of New York at Fredonia
Bachelor of Science Degree in Education, May 2013
Major: Childhood Inclusive Education Concentration: Art
Overall GPA: 3.6
In Major GPA: 3.91
HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
Highly Effective Score on APPR Evaluation (Spring 2014)
Award Winning Fredonia-Hamburg Program (Fall 2012 Spring 2013)
Excellence in Student Teaching Award (2013)
Kappa Delta Pi National Honor Society of Education (Spring 2011 Present)
SUNY Fredonia Student Marshall (2013)
Deans List (Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2012)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Graduate Intern Forth, Fifth and Sixth Grade, Eden Elementary School, Eden, NY, (Fall 2014 Present)
Developed lesson plans aligned to the fifth grade common core curriculum
Differentiated my instruction and adapted the fifth grade ELA modules in order to meet each students individual needs
Worked with students toward meeting their IEP goals
Long-Term Substitute Teacher First Grade, Boston Valley Elementary School, Boston, NY, (Winter 2013 Summer 2014)
Taught in a first grade classroom from December 6th, 2013 through June, 27th, 2014
Developed lesson plans aligned to the first grade common core curriculum
Differentiated my instruction in order to meet each students individual needs
Utilized various hands-on activities to encourage tactile learning
Connected grade level field trips to classroom lessons
Developed and implemented a successful classroom management plan
Participated in team meetings with my grade level to map out and discuss our plans throughout the year
Administered and evaluated benchmark assessments, completed AIMSweb testing, and utilized eDoctrina
Completed student report cards
Held parent-teacher conferences
Attended faculty and district meetings
Successfully completed an APPR evaluation
Summer Tutoring Ages 5-10, Boston Recreation Center, Boston, NY, (Summer 2013, Summer 2014)
Assessed student strengths and areas for improvement and split them into two groups accordingly
Worked with each group for two hours a week, during a four week period
Reviewed math skills in need of improvement
Further developed student comprehension skills and fluency through one on one reading, read alouds, and questions
Senior Field Experience Fourth Grade, Union Pleasant Elementary School, Hamburg, NY, (Spring 2013)
Award winning Fredonia-Hamburg Program
Student taught in a fourth grade classroom
Developed lesson plans aligned to the fourth grade common core curriculum
Observed and assisted with the fourth grade math and ELA state tests
Observed an SST meeting
Attended and participated in faculty meetings
Senior Field Experience First Grade, Union Pleasant Elementary School, Hamburg, NY, (Spring 2013)
Award winning Fredonia-Hamburg Program
Student taught in a first grade inclusive classroom
Developed lesson plans aligned to the first grade common core curriculum
Created and implemented lesson plans to meet each students IEP goals
Utilized various hands-on activities to encourage tactile learning
Administered and evaluated benchmark assessments
Observed a CSE meeting
Attended and participated in faculty meetings
Senior Field Experience Fourth Grade, Armor Elementary School, Hamburg, NY, (Fall 2012)
Award winning Fredonia-Hamburg Program
Student taught in a fourth grade inclusive classroom from September 2012 through December 2012
Developed lesson plans aligned to the fourth grade common core curriculum
Created and implemented lesson plans to meet each students IEP goals
Differentiated my instruction in order to meet each students individual needs
Provided individualized instruction to a student with spinal muscular atrophy
Developed a behavior plan for a student with Aspergers
Assisted the cooperating teacher in updating IEPs
Participated in the team meetings for students receiving special education services
Attended faculty meetings and parent teacher conferences
Teaching Assistant Collegiate Level, State University of New York at Fredonia, Fredonia, NY, (Spring 2012)
Tutored once a week for two hours
Corrected students homework assignments and examinations
Prepared and taught one lecture to the class covering gothic art
Held two hour study sessions, twice a week, prior to each examination
Created PowerPoints designed to help students prepare for examinations
Junior Field Experience First Grade, Milton J. Fletcher Elementary, Jamestown, NY, (Fall 2011)
Observed a special education teacher and general education teacher working with students in reading,
phonics and mathematics
Assisted students in an inclusive classroom
Created and implemented two lessons, one phonics lesson and one addition and subtraction lesson
Sophomore Field Experience Sixth Grade, Dunkirk Middle School, Dunkirk, NY, (Spring 2011)
Tutored a 6th grade student
Created and implemented five lessons, working on all subjects, focusing primarily on reading
comprehension
Assessed the students progress throughout tutoring from start to finish
Freshman Field Experience Second, Third and Fourth Grade, Westfield Elementary School, Westfield, NY, (Spring 2010)
Observed a Special Education teacher working with students in reading, writing and mathematics
Assisted students in a 5:1 special education classroom
Created and implemented one lesson, focused on reading comprehension
ACTIVITIES:
Council for Exceptional Children (Fall 2011 Spring 2012)
Teacher Education Club (Spring 2011)
VOLUNTEER WORK:
Spread the Word to End the Word
Participated in a nationwide campaign promoting awareness about the misuse of the word retard(ed), informed my fellow
classmates through presentations, encouraged people to pledge, and collected donations
Take Back the Night
Participated in a nationwide campaign to take back the night, promoting awareness about abuse and violence against
women, but also how to recognize it and prevent it
Relay for Life
Fundraised for cancer research
Fall Sweep
Raked leaves for elderly neighbors in the town of Fredonia
Out of Darkness Walk
Promoted awareness about suicide and prevention methods through a campus-wide walk
EMPLOYMENT:
Substitute Teacher, Hamburg Central School District, Hamburg, NY, (Spring 2013 Present)
Human Resource Assistant, First Niagara Center, Buffalo, NY, (Fall 2009 Present)
Responsible for verifying and auditing all associate files, including all I-9 documentation
Work with Guest Path (Customer Service), responsible for monitoring and improving customer service
skills of stand attendants
Collaborate with co-workers to create and implement new strategies to encourage better customer service
Colorguard/Winterguard Coach, Orchard Park Central School District, Orchard Park, NY (Winter 2013-Present)
Cashier/KBS (Knowledge Based Service), Wegmans Supermarkets, Blasdell, NY, (Summer 2008 Spring 2014)
References Available Upon Request
