Jennifer L.

Nguyen
jln2129@tc.columbia.edu (408) 382-1135

EDUCATION:
Teachers College, Columbia University Masters of Art in Elementary Inclusive Education - New York State Initial Certification (1-6) University of California, Irvine , School of Social Sciences Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology with Education Minor Expected October 2014

June 2011

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Public School 24, Sunset Park Brooklyn, NY December 2013 Present rd Student Teacher, 3 grade ICT Collaborate with learning specialists to develop lessons across the curriculum that adhere to NYS Common Core Standards and goals outlined by students Individualized Education Plans Adapt behavior management and teaching theories from graduate courses to fit the needs of 24 students Create differentiated small group lessons focusing on phonics to support English Language Learners Public School 321, The William Penn School Brooklyn, NY September 2013 December 2013 th Student Teacher, 4 grade Assumed all teaching responsibilities under the leadership of the cooperating teacher such as: providing th whole/small group instruction for 4 grade class of 27 students Developed accessible lessons that differentiated instruction for multiple learning styles and incorporated Individualized Education Plans Tracked and monitored student progress through informal and formal assessment data, informed and created lessons with cooperating teacher around the data Center for the Professional Education of Teachers, Teachers College, Columbia University January 2013 Present Program Assistant Organize workshops for CPET teacher preparation programs to support NYC Department of Education educators Provide clerical support such as: responding to requests for information, monitoring departmental email, general filing and copying Liaison with multiple offices at Teachers College to help complete projects and resolve questions/concerns City Year, Los Angeles, CA August 2011 June 2012 City Year Los Angeles Corps Member, Positive School Climate Coordinator Led curriculum at Malabar Elementary School for City Year Los Angeles as National Teaching Corps Fellow Collaborated with teachers and implemented one-on-one interventions with English Language Learner students in th two 5 grade classrooms Designed and implemented programs that integrate CYLA with the existing school experience; such as staff appreciation, math or literacy nights for students and their families, and school wide Carnival Created social enrichment lessons and provided homework tutoring for after school program University Extension, University of California, Irvine January 2010 August 2011 Activities General Assistant Prepared and monitored University Extension events to welcome and engage international students Provided students with additional resources for campus involvement Redirected and responded to international students inquiries Produced marketing and informational materials for student use UCI Campus Recreation, University of California, Irvine June 2009 September 2009 Summer Swim Instructor Created a swimming curriculum Guided aquatic instruction for students of various ages and skill levels Provided a safe and responsible learning environment for both students and parents

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
Davis Magnet School, Newport-Costa Mesa School District Volunteer Provided one-on-one support with first grade students in developing reading skills Monitored classroom behavior and provided teaching support March 2011 June 2011