Jean B.

Clarke
500 E. Ridgewood Avenue Apartment 19 Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201) 741-8034 JeanieClarke@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE:

To secure an elementary or special education teaching position that will utilize my

experience, education and acquired skills to help students reach their intellectual, social,
and emotional potential.

EDUCATION:

St. Josephs University

Bachelor of Arts Degree
Major: Elementary Education/Special Education (dual major)
GPA: 3.52/4.00
Honors: Deans List, Kappa Delta Pi, Student Achievement Award

CERTIFICATIONS:

New Jersey Certificate in Elementary and Special Education

Pennsylvania Certificate in Elementary and Special Education

PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE:
9/09- Present

9/07- 9/09

Philadelphia, PA

Godwin Elementary School

Midland Park, NJ
First Grade Teacher
Implemented constructivist lessons in all subject areas
Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students
Collaborated with first grade team to coordinate class events and execute proper
curriculum
Taught reading using a balanced literacy approach
Attended IEP meetings and collaborated with cooperating teacher to formulate
appropriate goals and objectives for students
St. Johns Academy
Hillsdale, NJ
Full Day Kindergarten Teacher
Implemented a balanced literacy program to teach reading
Used cooperative learning groups and activity centers to facilitate the
understanding of mathematical concepts
Used a hands-on approach to teaching incorporating manipulatives into daily
lessons
Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students
Integrated technology into the classroom through daily use of the computer

FIELD EXPERIENCE:
2/04-5/06
Haverford High School
Haverford, PA
Moderate and Profound Disabilities Field Experience (grades 9-12)
The Timothy School
Berwyn, PA
Moderate and Profound Disabilities Field Experience (ages 8-10 years)
Samuel Gompers Elementary School
Philadelphia, PA
Special Education Diagnosis and Instruction Field Experience (various grades)
Lamberton Elementary School
Philadelphia, PA
Reading Literature II Field Experience (2nd grade)
Waldron Mercy Academy
Merion Station, PA
Educational Psychology Field Experience (5th grade)
Francis Hopkinson Elementary School
Philadelphia, PA
Schools and Society Field Experience (2nd grade)
EXPERIENCE:
9/08-Present

St. Johns Academy/Godwin Elementary

Hillsdale, NJ
Private Tutor
Developed remedial math games and activities to enhance understanding of
mathematical concepts
Worked with student to strengthen test taking skills

9/07-Present

St Johns Academy Aftercare Program

After School Moderator
Provided a safe play environment for children
Assisted students with homework

Hillsdale, NJ

9/05- 6/07

Private Residences
Lower Merion, PA
Childcare Provider
Provided care for children of 3 local families
Responsibilities included: assisting children with homework, engaging children in
creative play, and preparing meals

9/01-9/06

Am-Tree Developmental Nursery School

Montvale, NJ
Childcare Provider
Served as head teacher in a classroom of children ages 2-3 years old
Assisted teacher in pre-school and kindergarten classrooms

EXTRACURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES:
9/04-Present
Hand-in-Hand Festival for People with Disabilities
Philadelphia, PA
Development and Operations Committee Co-Chair
Hand-in-Hand is an annual festival that provides activities, entertainment and
refreshments to people with disabilities in the tri-state area
Responsibilities include: organizing all fundraising events for the festival,
working the information booth at the festival, and assisting guests
9/04-5/05

St. Josephs University Telefund

Philadelphia, PA
Fundraiser
Made phone calls to alumni to update them on campus events and solicit a
donation for the annual fund

REFERENCES:

Furnished upon request