JULIA GIORDANO

21 Winthrop Ave, Ewing NJ 08628

732-768-2185
juliagiordano511@gmail.com

SUMMARY
Creative and motivated elementary education major, certified in K-5 general education, 5-8 science,
5-8 mathematics, and K-12 technology

EDUCATION
B.S., Integrative STEM Education, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ, December 2014
Cumulative GPA: 3.8/4.0
High Technology High School, Lincroft, NJ, June 2011

HONORS

Deans List
Armstrong Scholar (highest GPA in STEM education, sophomore class), September 2013
Member, Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society
TCNJ Athletic Academic Scholar, Spring 2012 & Spring 2013
Anthony DeSarno Memorial Scholarship, High Technology High School, June 2011

CERTIFICATIONS

CEAS, Elementary Education, State of New Jersey, December 2014

Elementary Education Multiple Subjects Praxis, August 2014
Middle School Science Praxis, November 2014
Middle School Mathematics Praxis, June 2014
Technology Education Praxis, June 2014
Harassment Intimidation Bullying Prevention Certification, Fall 2012
Rutgers Sports Awareness for Educating Todays Youth (S.A.F.E.T.Y.) Certification, August 2010

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2nd Grade, Emerson Elementary School, Bristol Township, PA, Fall 2014
Placement for Student Teaching
Taught Envisions math, FOSS science, reading and writing workshop, and social studies
Completed Family Engagement project through a take-home writing project, an in-school activity,
and a class newsletter
Kindergarten, Edgewood Elementary School, Yardley, PA, Spring 2014
Placement for Junior Practicum
Two days per week; observed and assisted cooperating teacher, taught eight lessons
Full-time teaching, two weeks; taught poetry & science combined unit
3rd Grade, Maurice Hawk Elementary School, West Windsor, NJ, Spring 2013
Placement for Methods of Teaching Science & Methods of Teaching Mathematics courses
One day per week; observed and assisted cooperating teacher, taught several math & science lessons

4th Grade, Lore Elementary School, Ewing NJ, Fall 2012

Placement for Childhood and Adolescent Development & Literacy Strategies, Assessment, and
Instruction courses
One day per week; observed and assisted cooperating teacher, taught two literacy lessons
Kindergarten, Monmouth Beach School, Monmouth Beach, NJ, Fall 2010
Placement for mentorship program at High Technology High School, Lincroft, NJ
Two days per week; observed and assisted cooperating teacher, taught several lessons using SMART
board, implemented previously underutilized SMART board technology into the classroom

WORK EXPERIENCE
Concierge, Avenue Le Club, Long Branch, NJ, May 2014-September 2014
Responsible for greeting guests, ensuring positive guest experiences, and handling payments
Host, The Cheesecake Factory, Lawrenceville, NJ, August 2012-March 2014
Responsible for greeting guests, filling restaurant, and leading front desk team
Lacrosse Coach, Monmouth Beach Recreation, Monmouth Beach, NJ, June 2010-June 2014
Instructed and coached 3rd-8th grade girls in lacrosse
Child Care Provider, Monmouth Beach, NJ, September 2005-Present
Trusted by many families for child care

VOLUNTEER WORK
Tutor, Urban Promise, Trenton, NJ, September 2011-November 2011
Tutored children in Trenton schools in an afterschool program
Soccer Coach, Monmouth Beach, NJ, August 2010-November 2010
Coached a 6th-8th grade girls recreation soccer team
Religious Education Teacher, Monmouth Beach, NJ, September 2008-April 2011
Taught 1st grade CCD weekly for three consecutive years

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

CHADD (Children & Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) Workshop, October 2014
Project Learning Tree Workshop - Environmental Education, April 2014
Organized middle school STEM day, Monmouth Beach Elementary School, March 2014
Conference for Aspiring Teachers, Kappa Delta Pi, The College of New Jersey, February 2014

ACTIVITIES
Kappa Delta Pi member, Education Honor Society, The College of New Jersey
Teachers of Young Children member, The College of New Jersey
Womens Varsity Lacrosse, The College of New Jersey

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel), SMART board technology, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor,
Document camera, Google SketchUp, Interactive Response Clickers, Prezi