Elizabeth Jinks

1113 Gowdy Avenue Point Pleasant, NJ, 08742

732-581-4199 jinkse1@tcnj.edu


EDUCATION

The College of New Jersey Schools of Education and Humanities & Social Sciences Anticipated Graduation: May 2015
Bachelor of the Arts in English
Bachelor of the Arts in Early Childhood Education

CERTIFICATION
Anti-Bullying Certificate
Early Childhood Education Anticipated May 2015
Elementary Education Anticipated May 2015

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE________________________________________________________________________

Practicum Teaching, West Amwell Elementary School, West Amwell NJ, Spring 2013
Taught one math and one science lesson to a kindergarten classroom
Utilized classroom management practices to keep children engaged and on task during lessons
Used developmentally appropriate teaching techniques for the age group
Practicum Observations, Lakeview Child Center, Ewing, NJ, Fall 2014
Taught a science-related craft lesson to small groups
Taught a science-related literacy lesson to small groups
Assisted teachers in classroom management, (ex: helping children transition between lessons or prepare for recess)
Practicum Teaching, Hopewell Elementary School, Hopewell, NJ, Spring 2014
Prepared and tuahgt various writing lessons to a fifth grade classroom
Worked with a partner to prepare and teach an anti-bullying lesson to a fifth grade classroom
Prepared and taught a unit on historical fiction, based on the novel Sarah Bishop

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Brave New World Point Pleasant, NJ Summer and Winter 2011 Present
Sales Associate Swim Suit Department
Caters to and meets customer demands, requests and inquisitions.
Processes shipments and manages flux of department-specific product.
Oversees floor display, guides presentation and maintains both a professional and pleasing atmosphere.

WORK EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN

In-Home Childcare Services Point Pleasant, NJ June in 2007 Present
Babysitter
Hands-on experience with children ranging in age from 6 months to 8 years of age.
Tends to a varying spectrum of needs including but not limited to hygiene, nutrition, education and sleep.
Trusted with traveling reasonable distances to various locales such as local parks and beaches.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Certificate - The Conference for Aspiring Teachers

HONORS & AWARDS
TCNJ Merit Scholar
Girl Scout Silver Award