Rebecca Marie Nelson

9 Summit Drive
Branchville, NJ 07826
973-919-7657
nelson66@students.rowan.edu

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Obtaining a teaching position that utilizes my passion for teaching elementary education
or middle school math/science to create a positive experience for students by implementing various teaching methods and coordinating with other teachers to work on interdisciplinary units.
EDUCATION
Rowan University
BA/Math-Science Liberal Studies
Dual Major: Elementary Education
Certifications: Middle School Math and Science

May 2015
GPA:3.7

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teacher, Montague School, Montague, NJ, Fall 2015-2016
Current teacher of 4th and 7th grade science classes
Basic Skills Instructor for 7th grade
Homeroom and Lunch Duties
Student Teacher, Holly Glen Elementary School, Williamstown, NJ, Fall 2014/Spring 2015
Participated in an intensive Yearlong Clinical Internship Program: Differentiated Literacy Instruction, Practicum in Mathematics/Literacy, and Clinical Practice in a 4th grade classroom
Tutoring program-Administered a Basic Reading Inventory (BRI) to an at-risk learner struggling with literacy, created literacy lesson plans that adapted/scaffolded instruction to assist the
tutees literacy learning
Completed case study on a special needs/at risk student
Developed a repertoire of instructional/assessment strategies and analyzed effective mathematics lessons
Integrated Service Learning Component
Teaching Assistant, Rowan University Early Childhood Demonstration Center
September 2011- 2015
Provided meaningful and relevant instruction in daily activities and lessons
Work Study Job

Substitute Teacher, Various Districts, NJ, Spring 2014

Maintained order in the classroom by efficiently executing lesson plans left by the teacher
Applied the necessary teaching strategies to use in classrooms with various skill levels
Teaching Assistant, West Avenue School, Bridgeton NJ, Spring 2014
Curriculum and Assessment- 32 Hour field experience
Cooperatively planned, taught, and assessed an interdisciplinary unit by integrating technology
Reviewed, administered, and reflected on results of varies assessments of student learning
Teaching Assistant, Quarter Mile Lane Elementary School , Bridgeton NJ, Spring 2013
In depth practice and observation of instructional planning and assessments in the learning
community.
Developed skills in objective, lesson, unit, and assessment design
Teaching Assistant, High Point Regional High School, Wantage NJ, Spring 2011
Obtained field experience through a high school Child Development class containing a PreSchool lab.
Developed a curriculum which fostered students creativity and critical thinking in thematic
units.

TEACHING-RELATED EXPERIENCE
Angelone Family, Mullica Hill, NJ
Childcare Provider/Nanny, September 2013-2015
TEACHING PREPARATION
Helping Your Students Master the NGSS Ed. Dev.
Youth Suicide Prevention Training Certification
Google In-service Training
Dyslexia Training Institute Certification
NJSEA Smart Board Training Program
Teaching Writing/Craft to Elementary Students Writing Workshop Class
Blackboard Learning Management System Class

Winter 2016
Fall 2015
Fall 2015
Fall 2015
Spring 2014
Spring 2014
Fall 2014

AWARDS & ACTIVITIES

Deans List, Rowan University 2011-2015
Alternate Winter Break Trip- Arts in Medicine
Volunteered for various arts in medicine programs at the University of Florida Shands
Healthcare Hospital
Get FIT Fitness Trainer
Fall 2011/ Spring 2012
Provided one-on-one fitness instruction to clients with developmental disabilities
Assisted and guided clients through hour-long workouts during a ten-week program that
resulted in improving all the clients fitness levels and nutritional awareness.

 Observed/learned how to perform fitness assessments on clients

Rowan University Unified Sports Club
2012-Present
Partnered with the Special Olympics New Jersey to form a competitive 5v5 basketball team
setting, including individualized instruction and modified play.
Habitat for Humanity
AMTNJ Volunteer
Math Workshop Fair
Personal Interests:
Club Field Field Hockey Team
Elementary Education Club
Treasurer
Taught Childrens Engineering Night lesson grades K-2, 3-6
Rowan University NJSEA

2014

Spring 2014/2015

SPECIAL INTERESTS Eager to participate in extra curricular activities such as field hockey
and student council. Interested in participating in drug abuse resistance programs and other
health awareness programs.

References:
Shannon Percey- 973-222-6531
22 Morris Ave
Branchville, NJ

Stacey Leftwich, Ph.D.

Department of Language, Literacy & Special Education
Rowan Univ. 201 Mullica Hill Rd. Glassboro NJ 08028
856-256-4745
cell: 609-929-5076

Irene Foti
IFoti@monroetwp.K12.nj.us
856-728-8706 ext. 4138
Holly Glen Elementary School
900 N. Main St.
Williamstown, NJ 08094

Leah C. Walker
Preschool Teacher, Director
Early Childhood Demonstration Center
College of Education
Education Hall
201 Mullica Hill Road
Glassboro, NJ 08028
856-256-4018

Mrs. Beverly Keur

Health and Physical Education Teacher, High Point High School
Former Coach and Teacher
3 David Drive
Augusta, NJ 07822
Bkeur@hpregional.org
973-670-7320/973-875-2568

Mrs. Erin Meyers

Fine Arts Teacher, High Point High School
Former Teacher and mentor
19 Newton Ave
Branchville, NJ 07826
emeyers@hpregional.org
973-222-0702

Dr. Leslie Spencer, Ph.D.

Professor
Department of Health and Exercise Science
Rowan Univeristy
Glassboro, NJ 08028
spencer@rowan.edu
856-256-4500 ext. 3761