CORA MOYER

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9813 Fleet Road, Hammondsport, NY 14840 coramoyer.weebly.com

P RO FILE
Determined, enthusiastic, dependable professional adept at working in both team and
individual environments
Attentive to the importance of student, teacher, and professional relationships
Skilled in the creation of rapid, effective, respectful responses to unexpected developments and
complex challenges under high pressure circumstances
Accomplished in the art of organization and well attuned to its immense importance in a
variety of areas

E D U CATIO N
Master of Science in Teaching, State University of New York at Cortland, May 2017
GPA: 4.06, Summa Cum Laude
New York State Initial Certificate, Grades 1-6
Bachelor of Science: Advertising and Marketing Communications
State University of New York Fashion Institute of Technology, December 2014
GPA: 3.74, Magna Cum Laude
Semester Abroad in Rome, Italy, American University of Rome, August-December 2013

TE A C HING EXP ERIEN CE

Student Teacher, 3rd Grade, Homer Intermediate School, March-May 2017
Observed an inclusive team-taught classroom of 20 students, 6 of whom were classified as
requiring special education services
Worked to adjust the classrooms science unit on sound with more hands-on activities and
student-led learning
Student Teacher, 4th Grade, Homer Intermediate School, January-March 2017
Observed an inclusive team-taught classroom of 25 students, 8 of whom were classified as
requiring special education services
Worked with the classrooms general education teacher to modify social studies lessons
to address new engageNY modules and encourage greater student engagement during
social studies lessons
Worked with the classrooms special education teacher to complete a Masters research project
investigating differentiated instruction for advanced learners in the inclusive classroom
Focused on improving classroom management skills using the classrooms behavior management
model as well responsive classroom practices
Practicum Student, 4th Grade, Homer Intermediate School, September-December 2016
Observed the fourth grade classroom I would begin my student teaching in, noting teaching
strategies used and student behaviors
Assisted when possible, answering questions and working to better student understanding of
topics and encourage student engagement
Led small-group work with low level students in mathematics and advanced level students in ELA
Experienced beginning of the year practices, including establishing a positive classroom
environment and student expectations
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Practicum Student, 2nd Grade, Homer Elementary School, July-August 2016

Observed literacy intervention strategies
Administered running records
Participant Observer, 5th Grade, Odessa-Montour School District, May-June 2016
Observed end of the year curriculum and procedures while providing support when necessary
Implemented Kagan community building activities
Substitute Teacher, K-12, Hammondsport Central School District, February-May 2016
Followed district policies that maintained a safe and comfortable learning environment
Taught multiple subjects and diverse groups, with week long positions in a high school special
education resource room and junior high/high school Spanish
Implemented the plans left by the teacher and when plans were not in place collaborated with
other professionals to improvise appropriate lessons

R E LA T E D EXP ER IENCE
Program Director, Town of Urbana Summer Recreation Program, June-August 2015
*promoted from Arts & Crafts Counselor, July-August 2011-2013
Supervised up to 120 children at a time, ages 4 to 12, with children with special needs integrated
in all activities
Acted daily in the position of counselor, disciplinarian, activity director, food service coordinator
and transportation coordinator
Hired, trained, managed and scheduled 10 employees
Served as a liaison and coordinator between a government office, school, BOCES services,
and families
Personally handled all parental communication prior to and during the duration of the program
Kept health and safety records according to the NY Department of Health guidelines and
standards and implemented such standards
P RO FE SSI O NAL D EV ELOPMENT
First Aid & CPR Certified Proficient using both PC and MAC OS software
SMART Board Trained Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Project WET Proficient in using Planbook.com and Google
Project WILD Skilled in Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
VO LUNTE ER WO RK
Odessa-Montour Primary School Classroom Volunteer, December 2016
Assisted kindergarten and second grade classrooms with holiday activities, including both
academic activities and craft projects
Finger Lakes Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, August 2007-December 2016
Helped plan and execute fundraising events, pro bono photographer
Hammondsport Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), September 2005-January 2016
Helped plan and execute events for children and their families, pro bono photographer