Cristina DeBlasio
95 Cornell
Dr.
Voorhees,
NJ 08043
(856)
237-5464
Objective
To incorporate a variety of effective teaching strategies, including
interactive methods and cooperative learning, and to foster elementary school
students in the core subjects
Education
Bachelor
of Arts, Education May
2013
Specialization: Elementary Education
Bachelor
of Arts, American Studies
Teacher
of Students with Disabilities
Rowan
University, Glassboro, NJ
GPA:
3.6, Magna Cum Laude
Dean's List
Dean's List
Certificate
of Eligibility with Advanced Standing anticipated
Clinical
Practice
Ethel M. Burke Elementary School, Bellmawr, NJ Spring 2013
Third Grade Class
·
Developing and
implementing an integrated science unit designed to foster inquiry and critical
thinking skills
·
Introducing
learning centers allowing students to explore and model topics in science
·
Modifying
instruction for 2 inclusion students and 3 ESL students
·
Creating several
Smart Notebook activities to assist students in vocabulary and grammar
·
Implementing an
Early Finishers board including enrichment activities to encourage critical
thinking
Related
Professional Experience
Tutor, Rowan University 1/2009-12/2012
·
Assisted a small groups of 1-6 students by reinforcing
important curricular concepts
·
Prepared students
for standardized testing by reviewing test materials and administering practice
tests
Teacher, Cultivate Church 12/2010-present
·
Conducting
lessons utilizing kinesthetics and art
·
Utilizing
multiple classroom management techniques
·
Adapting
curriculum to meet the needs of 1 special needs student
·
Creating and
implementing multiple behavior management systems
·
Creating and
implementing classroom schedules and
curriculum
Teacher, Discovery
Church 9/2007-12/2010
·
Conducting
lessons fostering creativity
·
Utilizing
strategies for classroom management
Additional
Information
Employment: Shift Manager at Wawa for the past three years
Activities:
President of Chi Alpha for the past two years
Computer
Skills: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Word Press, Smart Notebook
Awards: ETS Certificate of Excellence Praxis II Elementary Education: Content Knowledge