Keasbey, NJ

Allison Schultz
267-886-6103 aschultz@oceanschools.org

OBJECTIVE
To teach English in the classroom and to cultivate a passion for reading, writing, and
learning in my students in order to better the school, the district and the lives of the
students.
EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University
August 2010 May 2014
Bachelors Degree in Secondary Education English with a Minor in English
Certification in teaching English as a Second Language - August 2013
Graduated- May 2014 GPA - 3.78/4.00 Major GPA- 3.75/4.00
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Student Teaching Practicum at William Tennent High School
January 2014 April, 25 2014
Three 9th grade B-track classes totaling 50 students
Two AP Language and Composition Classes, including Juniors and Seniors
More than half of each class has an IEP, which includes ADHD to Emotional
Support
Worked closely with special education teacher to respond to needs of
children in classes those who needed more support
Developed lesson plans about the novel Speak, Romeo and Juliet, The
Scarlet Letter, and short stories. Led students through their first research
paper, developed rubrics and handouts, corrected papers, and developed
assessments such as tests and vocabulary quizzes, analyzed grades and
progress of students
Study Abroad for ESL certificate in Quito, Ecuador
June 2013 July 2013
Undertook an extra 15 credits that required not only teaching in a
classroom in a foreign country, but also being a language learner myself
Teaching Assistant for Biological Science 03
January 2012 December 2012
Led two sections of 12 college students each in weekly lessons
Strengthened skills as the leader of a classroom by recording student
attendance at biweekly lectures, and grading all assignments for 24 students
WORK EXPERIENCE
Maternity Leave Position (1 Year Contract) at Ocean Township High School
September 01, 2015 Current

 Three 9th grade English I College Prep classes totaling 51 students

Two English III Advanced classes of Juniors and another English I College
Prep class in spring semester
Worked closely with co-teachers to respond to needs of children in classes
who needed more support, such as students with IEPs for ADHD, ADD, and
ESL requirements
Developed lesson plans within multiple units, such as a Short Story Unit,
Poetry and Independent Reading Unit, Romeo and Juliet Unit, Beowulf Unit,
Canterbury Tales Unit, A Modest Proposal Unit, etc. aligned with NJ Core
Curriculum.
Created rubrics and graphic organizers, corrected papers, assigned
assessments, analyzed grades and progress of students
Participated in Professional Development within the district including
department meetins, district workshops, New Jersey Teachers Convention,
and Brookdale Community Center professional workshop
St. Marys Anglican Girls School in Karrinyup, Australia
July 2014 December 2014
Assisted teachers with lessons and student learning in classrooms for 11
weeks in the primary school, grades K-6
Paired with one Year 2 for 11 weeks and used reading and writing strategies
to improve her literacy skills
Monitored and mentored in the boarding house for 8 weeks with grades 712
Completed Duty of Care, an internationally recognized certificate for
boarding schools
Course Coordinator for Biological Science 03
January 2013 December 2013
Collaborated with three other supervisors and Professor to lead a weekly 5
hour class and grade assignments for 20 students
Supervised the attendance of 400 students and kept records of absences
Mentored closely with 4 TAs with weekly meetings and offered support
throughout the year
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

Alumni of Omega Phi Alpha - National Service Sorority

Sisterhood Chair - Spring and Fall 2012, Morale Chair - Spring 2013
Supporter of Penn State THON - 46 hour dance Marathon
Deans List - Fall 2010 - Fall 2014
4.0 GPA during Fall 2014
Scored 196 out of 200 on Praxis II- Top 15%