Rebecca Weir

Website: rebeccaweir.weebly.com / Email: Weirr2@tcnj.edu

OBJECTIVE
A commitment at an elementary or middle school with a teaching position, using a student-centered approach which encourages
academic and personal growth
EDUCATION
The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, May 2014
Cumulative GPA: 3.45/4.0

Master of Arts in Teaching, May 2015

Cumulative GPA: 3.97/4.0

CERTIFICATIONS
Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) New Jersey, June 2015
Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB), April 2015
Praxis Exam Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects, July 2014
SKILLS
Computer Knowledge: Microsoft Office Programs (Word, PowerPoint, & Excel), & EPSON/SMART board
Interpersonal Skills: Communication, Enthusiasm, Motivation, Patience, & Handling problems by finding solutions
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Yardville Elementary School Yardville, NJ Third Grade Spring 2015
Focused on formulating a student driven classroom environment
Executed use of Blooms Taxonomy in questions for students during lessons
Designed a project to increase family engagement in the class
Differentiated lesson plans and instruction for students ranging from basic skills to advanced learners
Bear Tavern Elementary School Titusville, NJ Fourth Grade Fall 2014
Implemented lessons in all subject areas, including mini units in science and language arts (reading)
Collaborated with other student teachers among the grade level
Prepared lessons for an inclusion classroom during science and social studies
Formulated, instructed, and monitored a science mini unit focused on severe weather
Maurice Hawk Elementary School West Windsor, NJ Third Grade Spring 2013
Constructed grade appropriate mathematical and science focused lessons
Facilitated a science lesson using the discovery learning method
Columbus Elementary School Trenton, NJ Kindergarten Fall 2012
Constructed grade appropriate literature focused lessons, including read alouds
Assessed students (formal and summative) to gain understanding of comprehension and effectiveness of lessons
Evaluated an individual students literature content knowledge and comprehension skills using a variety of assessments,
including the DRA
Millstone Township Elementary School Millstone Township, NJ Third GradeSpring 2012
Supervised class field trip to the Adventure Aquarium Camden, NJ
Independently managed reading groups
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Substitute Teacher, Millstone Township School District, Millstone Township, NJ, March 2014 - Current
Administer lessons to students from Pre-K through 8th grade, and encourage active participation
Maintain an organized and functioning classroom
WORK EXPERIENCE
Server/Bartender/Hostess/Food runner, Longhorn Steakhouse, Freehold, NJ, November 2010 Current
Communicates with guests and staff to ensure accommodations
Focuses on finding solutions and providing a pleasurable dining experience
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Homefront FPC, Trenton, NJ, January 2013 - Current
Volunteer with the Educational Excellence Program to promote the importance of staying focused in school, complete the
work students have been assigned, and encourage a passion for reading
Supervise and engage up to 15 children ages 5 through 16 and parents during the summer reading program
REFERENCES UPON REQUEST