Sydney B.
Rossi
www.SydneyRossi.weebly.com
46 Goosepond Road, Tabernacle, NJ 08088
[email protected] w (609)-668-7145
EDUCATION
The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education/English, May 2016
Cumulative GPA: 3.74/4.0; Cum Laude Graduate
HONORS
Cum Laude Graduate, The College Of New Jersey
Sigma Tau Delta: National English Honor Society, The College of New Jersey
Kappa Delta Pi: National Education Honor Society, The College of New Jersey
CERTIFICATIONS
CEAS, Early Childhood Education, State of New Jersey, Anticipated June 2016
CEAS, Elementary Education, State of New Jersey, Anticipated June 2016
New Jersey Substitute Teacher Certification, December 2014
NJ Praxis Exam: Early Childhood Education Content Knowledge, June 2015
NJ Praxis Exam: Elementary Education Content Knowledge, August 2015
H.I.B. Certification, September 2015
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching, John Fitch Elementary School, Levittown, PA
Spring 2016
Taught a first grade class daily for fourteen weeks.
Developed a positive relationship with families through weekly emails home and family engagement projects.
Incorporated manipulative to build understanding during math lessons based on Pearsons enVision 2.0 curriculum.
Created a cross curricular social studies and writing project, which includes a home-school connection portion.
Developed a science unit on living things focusing on hands-on learning experiences.
Provided early intervention using Wilsons Fundation program to struggling, beginning readers.
Collaborated routinely with grade-level partners while planning.
Aided in the planning of a school-wide field trip to the Philadelphia Zoo.
Differentiated instruction to address the range of ability and the variety in learning styles of 23 students.
Practicum III, Lawrenceville Elementary School, Lawrence Township, NJ
Actively participated in a first grade class for nine weeks.
Utilized technology to enhance student learning.
Developed and taught a two-week science unit on solids and liquids based on the FOSS program.
Taught a guided-reading lesson based on Houghton Mifflins Journeys reading program.
Assisted in the preparation of students report cards.
Fall 2015
Practicum II, Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School, Levittown, PA
Spring 2014
Observed a fourth grade class once a week for eight weeks.
Designed and taught a cross-curricular lesson on data collection and graphing through the use of a read-aloud.
Taught a science lesson on magnetism that focused on cooperative learning and presentation skills.
Used non-fiction texts to teach about the coral reef ecosystem.
Practicum I, Town Center Elementary School, Plainsboro, NJ
Fall 2013
Observed a third grade class once a week for a total of ten weeks.
Designed a mini-lesson for Readers Workshop and a mini-lesson for a Writers Workshop.
Conducted a performance-based assessment on a child based on anecdotal records and student work.
Conducted a whole-class spelling assessment based on the Words Their Way (Silver Edition) spelling curriculum.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Substitute Teacher, Tabernacle School District, Tabernacle, NJ
December 2014- Present
Ensure the daily care of every child by following all school guidelines.
Implement lessons developed by the teacher or if needed, develop emergency plans with a grade-level partner.
Maintains as closely as possible the established routines of the school and classroom where assigned.
Communicate any questions or concerns with the teacher and/or school.
Assistant Teacher, The Malvern School, Medford, NJ
June 2015- Present
Work with children from the ages of ten weeks to nine years old.
Develop and implement developmentally appropriate lessons for each age group.
Create a positive family-teacher relationship through frequent two-way communication.
Ensure the daily care of every child by following all licensing and company standards.
Participate in monthly professional training sessions and workshops on topics such as developmentally appropriate
practice and mandated reporting.
Part-Time Teacher, Childtime Learning Center, Medford, NJ
June 2013- August 2014
Worked with children from the ages of six weeks to twelve years old.
Implemented written lesson plans left by the head teacher.
Ensured the daily care of every child by following all licensing and company standards in the classroom.
Communicated directly with guardians to achieve success for each child.
Senior Counselor, YMCA Special Needs Camp & YMCA Preschool Camp, Medford, NJ
June 2009- August 2013
Planned and implemented activities in science, music, gym, reading and outside play.
Differentiated instruction based on each campers individual needs.
Created an inviting environment that was conducive to each campers individual needs.
Communicated directly with each campers guardians to achieve success for the child.
Participated in twenty hours of professional training yearly including training on child abuse detection and bloodborne pathogens.
COMMUNTIY SERVICE
Literacy Event Coordinator, Childrens Day School, Ewing, NJ
Spring 2015
Planned a set of interactive and engaging activities involving literacy for an elementary-aged group of students.
Provided follow-up activities for the students to do at home to increase their engagement with literacy.
Writing Mentor, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ
April 2013
Assisted a small group of sixth grade students in the writing process of a short story
Engaged students in productive conversation about their work in order to develop ideas with greater specificity
Modeled and engaged students in specific proofreading techniques to improve their editing skills
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Literacy Development: Words Their Way Workshop
Student Trauma Training
Project Learning Tree Environmental Education Workshop
Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Training Workshop
Child-Abuse and Neglect Training
Tech-Savvy Teachers Workshop
Redwood Institute Blood-Borne Pathogens Training
Redwood Institute Child Abuse Prevention Training
SKILLS
Proficient in Google Drive, SMART board technology, Photoshop software and Prezi.
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