(609) 276 4997 dlpaetow@tcnj.edu Objective My goal is to obtain a teaching position in an elementary school setting in which I can implement inspiring and engaging instructional strategies that will target the growth of every student. Education Elementary Education and Psychology Major, May 2018 The College of New Jersey, Ewing NJ Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.6; Deans List Certifications Anti-Bullying Certification completed in Fall 2016 Middle School Mathematics Certification, May 2018 Teaching Experience Junior Practicum Experience, Bear Tavern Elementary School, Hopewell NJ, Fall 2016 Designed and implemented lessons from a variety of content areas in a 2 nd grade classroom using multiple differentiation and instructional approaches. Taught a two-week science unit on Light, incorporating NJ State Standards. Sophomore Practicum Experience, MacAfee Road Elementary School, Somerset NJ, Spring 2016 Observed different math and science teaching techniques in a 1 st grade classroom. Designed and implemented math and science lesson aligned with NJ State Standards and a variety of differentiated instruction. Sophomore Practicum Experience, Grant Elementary School, Trenton NJ, Fall 2015 Observed many literacy instructional approaches and lessons targeting guided reading and emergent literacy in a 4th grade classroom. Designed and implemented read aloud lessons and writing lessons, differentiated for learners on a wide range of instructional levels. Related Experience Teachers Assistant at The Village Learning Center, August 2016 Current Supervised and cared for children from early infancy through pre-kindergarten ages. Assisted the head teachers in a variety of classrooms with activities, projects, and curriculum exploration. Teachers Assistant at The Education Station, June 2011 August 2016 Supervised and cared for children from early infancy through elementary school ages in the after school program. Assisted the head teachers in a variety of classrooms with activities, projects, observations, and instruction. Memberships Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education, April 2016 Student Member, New Jersey Education Association, Fall 2014 Current Work Experience Sales Associate, Charming Charlie, August 2015 Current Engage and communicate with customers by providing friendly and helpful customer service. Professional Development New Jersey Education Association Convention, Fall 2016 Connecting Resources to Your Classroom, Environmental Sustainability Workshop Whats Necessary: Planning and Preparation Lessons for Early-Career Teachers Workshop Project Learning Tree, Environmental Education Workshop, Fall 2016