Sydney Barbato

3421 Seneca Road Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (540) 578-1400

sjb004@eagles.bridgewater.edu
Professional Profile
Elementary Teacher seeks to begin career teaching children and expanding her
opportunities for success. Candidate possesses significant classroom experience in
different environments, interaction with children with learning disabilities,
integration of technology in the classroom, and ability to speak Spanish. Genuinely
desires to help children actualize their full potential.
Educational Background
B.S. in Liberal Studies with focus in Elementary Education PK-6
May 2015
Bridgewater College, Bridgewater, VA
3.0 GPA in Major
Relevant Coursework and Projects
Education Educational Psychology Child Development Classroom Diversity
Early and Intermediate Literacy Classroom Management Curriculum and
Instruction General Psychology Math for Elementary Teachers Childrens
Literature General Psychology Teaching Writing

A strategic teaching guide in Intermediate Literacy

A complete 10 day history unit in Curriculum and Instruction
A Kinesthetic Reading Station
Multiple full-length lesson plans
Technology including website and search engine navigation, Notebook Software,
Google Classroom, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
Certifications
CPR, AED, and Lifesaving Certified

American Red Cross

Teaching Experience History

Student Teacher
River Bend Elementary, Grade 3: January 2015- May 2015
Practicum Teacher
John C. Myers Elementary, Grade 5: January 2015
River Bend Elementary, Grade 3: August 2014- November 2014
John Wayland Elementary, Grade 3: February 2014- April 2014
Mountain View Elementary, Grade 1: February 2013- April 2013
Waterman Elementary, Grades K-2 Special Education: September 2012November 2012
Assistant Teacher
The Littlest Eagles Playschool; Bridgewater College: Preschool: January 2013May 2013
.
Community Experience History
Head Teacher
Aug 2014

First Presbyterian Church on Court Square, Harrisonburg, VA Jun-

Set up and taught K-3rd grade Summer Sunday School class to correspond with unit.
Independent planning of curriculum. Gather materials and plan lessons that were
meaningful while having fun.
Teacher Assistant Early Learning Center, Eastern Mennonite University May-Jun
2013
Assisted lead teachers in preparing materials and engage in small group instruction.
Interacted with students at pre-kindergarten level. Experienced a different
environment from traditional classroom.
Lead Teacher
Explore More Discovery Museum, Harrisonburg, VA Jul 2013
Planned and implemented weeklong summer camp class. Took the theme of the
medical field and developed lessons, activities and materials. Managed a large
group of students, many with learning disabilities, and practiced using techniques
learned in the classroom. Conducted experiments and secured actual animal
internal organs to explore and dissect.
Classroom Helper
Mountain View Elementary School, Harrisonburg, VA May
2012
Assisted the lead teacher. Including teaching small group lesson and transitioning
from subject to subject, and workspaces.
Employment History
Head Sideline Cheerleading Coach Rockingham County Public Schools, Elkton,
VA May 2013-present
Managed a high school cheerleading squad. Taught cheers, stunts, jumps and
tumbling while practicing safety. Prepared routines and schedules for participants.
Interacted with students, parents, officials and administrators. Learned importance
of teaching a sport and practiced working in a school system.
Substitute Teacher
Harrisonburg City Public Schools, Harrisonburg, VA Feb
2014-present
Took over the classroom when teacher was absent. Managed students and taught
lessons as instructed. Ensure that students complete assignments. Excellent
practice for teaching own classroom.

Summer Nanny
Albertson Family, Harrisonburg, VA Jun-Sep 2014
Supervised three children ages elementary to high school. Prepared meals, planned
activities, and provided transportation to practices and sports. Ran errands and
cared for pets. Observed how education must be supported in the home.
Points of Interest
Well-Travelled and experienced in multiple lifestyles
Possesses school system email address: sbarbato@rockingham.k12.va.us
Advanced Diploma from Spotswood High School, Penn Laird, VA Jun 2011
Member of the Bridgewater College Commuters Association improving campus
involvement
Basic understanding of Spanish and American Sign Language