Judith Larkin

deniswlarkin@snet.net

Objective:

To help students achieve success by creating an

accepting and positive learning environment filled with
opportunities to explore through technology and student
centered learning.

Education:

University of New England, Biddeford, Maine

Master of Science in Education Literacy
October 2013 August 2015
Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT
Elementary Education Certification Program
CT Certification K-6, June 2007 through June 2010.
Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ
Bachelor of Science Business Administration, 1987

Courses in
Literacy:

Professional
Experience:

EDU600 - Teacher as Leader

EDU610 - Differentiation Theory and Strategies
EDU615 - Motivational Theory and Classroom Management
EDU742 - Study Skills and Content Literacy
EDU743 - Connecting Reading with Writing for Success
EDU744 - Meeting Student Literacy Challenges
EDU740 - Supporting Literacy Development
EDU690 - Action Research
EDU741 - Literacy Assessments
EDU695 - Portfolio

Hill and Plain Elementary School, New Milford, CT

First Grade Teacher
August, 2008 Present

Provide daily instruction to inclusion classroom in

reading, writing, math, science and social studies based on
Common Core State Standards.

Collaborate with special education teacher on daily basis to ensure

student IEPs are being met.
Collaborate with reading specialist to provide consistent reading
instruction to struggling students.
Create differentiated assessments for students within the
classroom.
Collaborate with first grade teachers to create groups of students to
focus on specific skills.
Create and implement behavioral plans for specific students.
Maintain parent communication through website, newsletter and
emails.

Hill and Plain Elementary School, New Milford, Ct

Title 1 Remedial Reading and Third Grade Tutor
August, 2007 June, 2008

Assisted reading specialists with remedial reading classes for

students in first, second, and third grades.
Instructed struggling readers to incorporate reading strategies into
their daily reading.
Assisted with third grade early bird reading instruction.
Conducted guided reading groups for students in kindergarten
through grade three.
Developed and taught math enrichment classes for students in
second and third grade.
Worked with groups of third grade students to utilize testing
strategies when taking the Connecticut Mastery Tests.
Administered Connecticut Mastery Tests for third grade students.
Mentored a third grade student.
Assisted with DRA testing for kindergarten and third grade
students.

John Pettibone Elementary School, New Milford, CT

Student Teacher, Grade 2, Spring 2007

Prepared and taught lessons in all subject areas for students.

Participated in parent conferences and PPT meetings.
Created and taught a Matter Unit that satisfied the science
curriculum.
Participated in a writing workshop designed for 2nd and 3rd grade
teachers.
Attended professional development concentrating in the areas of
technology and writing.
Worked with guided reading groups three times a week.

Created and taught a Plants and Seed Unit that satisfied the science
curriculum.

King Street Primary School, Danbury, CT

Observed and participated in daily instruction; Grade 2
December, 2006
Assisted teacher with daily activities.
Created and taught an economics lesson to students of varying
abilities.
Worked with guided reading groups.
John Pettibone School, Northville School, Hill & Plain School,
New Milford, CT
Substitute Teacher, 2002-2005

Carried out lesson plans designed by classroom teacher.

Gained experience dealing with many different ages of students in
various settings.

School Committees

Literature Committee
School Safety Committee
Character Education Committee

Interests and Hobbies

Hiking
Religious Education Teacher
Travelling
Raising three children
Reading

References
o Provided upon request