CINDY LIEN

280 Fort Washington Ave Apt 36 New York, NY 10032 (626) 532- 5944 cindyylien@gmail.com EDUCATION Master of Arts in Elementary Inclusive Education with Initial Certification Teachers College Columbia University Anticipated graduation date: May 2014 Bachelor of Science in Human Development with a minor in Education (September 2008 June 2012) University of California, Davis EXPERIENCE P.S. 87 New York, NY (January 2014 May 2014) Fifth-Grade Student Teacher Planned and implemented lessons in language arts, math, science, social studies, and art. Assisted cooperating teacher with classroom activities including working with small groups of students who need extra support for writing and math. Led a group of students in a month-long literature group and facilitated book discussions. P.S. 536 Bronx, NY (September 2013 December 2013) First-Grade Student Teacher Planned and implemented appropriate lessons in language arts, math, science, social studies, and art. Assisted cooperating teacher with classroom activities including working with small groups of students who need extra support for reading, writing, and math. Participated in teacher development workshops to familiarize with school-wide practices; and observed parent-teacher conferences. UC Davis MIND Institute Davis, California (April 2012 August 2012) MARBLES & CHARGE Study Intern Recruited potential participants into autism study via telephone communication. Spoke to multiple organization representatives for data transfer. Abstracted data from participants medical records and inputted data into computer system. Kids in the Garden Davis, California (January 2012 June 2012) UC Davis Student Farm Intern/Tour Guide Administered tours to elementary students and provide information about sustainable farming and introduce them to a wide array of plants, herbs, fruits, vegetables, and insects. Planned with other interns to prepare and lead various stations pertaining to the weeks lesson theme. North Davis Elementary School Davis, California (September 2011 June 2012) Third Grade Teacher Assistant/Intern Lead a group of 4-6 students in math groups and literature circle groups. Supervised children on playground during their physical education period. Worked one-on-one with students in various subjects such as math, art, and creative writing. Monitored students' work and facilitate discussions: see if everyone is participating, group is getting along, and clarify instructions. AIDSUMMER, Bin Mao Middle School Taitung, Taiwan Overseas Youth English Teaching Volunteer Developed and implemented indoor and outdoor classroom activities and educational lessons Designed appropriate lesson plans corresponding to the learning topic. Prepared instructional materials, such as PowerPoint slides and flash cards Collaborated with teaching partner in developing lesson plans (July 2011)

Ralph Waldo Emerson School (Emerson Learning Center) Rosemead, California (September 2007 June 2008) Afterschool Tutor th Tutored Kindergarten to 6 grade children in all relevant subjects including math, language arts, social studies, science, and creative writing. Ensured safe environment for students, including classroom and playground supervision and overseeing proper dismissal of students. Maintained comfortable classroom environment by cleaning up and organizing classroom materials. Demonstrated patience and sensitivity while managing difficult children. ACTIVITIES Teacher Assistant, Science, P.S. 36 Margaret Douglas March 2013 April 2013

School Garden Intern, Montgomery Elementary School Volunteer, After School Reading Club, North Davis Elementary School SKILLS Knowledge and experience of working with children in K-8 grades Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Photoshop
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