My Resume


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
            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