Tracy Mischell

tracymischell@gmail.com
13 Kinglet Dr South
Cranbury, NJ 08512

Cell: 609-273-5729
tmischell.weebly.com

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Professional Objectives: To secure employment as an elementary school teacher. To use inquiry-based
education in instruction of science and math and to integrate literacy and the arts into learning.
Education:
Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Bachelor of Science in Education
Major: Early Childhood Education
Cumulative GPA: 3.74/4.00
Magna Cum Laude
The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ
Master of Arts in Teaching
Early Childhood Education

August 2010-May 2014

January, 2016- Present

Certifications:
New Jersey Standard Certificate Teacher of Preschool Through Grade 3
New Jersey Standard Certificate Teacher of English as a Second Language
Pennsylvania Instructional I Certificate in Early Childhood Education Pre-K-4
Pennsylvania ESL Program Specialist K-12
Google Certified Educator, Level 1
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Professional Experience:
Teacher, ESL, Central Elementary School, East Brunswick, NJ
Fall 2014-Present
Worked with small groups of kindergarten through fifth grade students at different English proficiency
levels
Taught reading, writing, listening, and speaking in English according to WIDA standards and Common
Core State Standards
Administered WIDA and PARCC testing
Collaborated with administrators, parents, and other teachers in the school
Ran a faculty meeting teaching teachers how to work with their English Language Learners in their
classrooms
Presented a workshop about using sheltered instruction to differentiate instruction
Coordinated events for ESL families such as Literacy Night and International Night
Implemented guided reading, shared reading, writers workshop, and foundations
Observed classroom teachers teaching reading, writing, science, social studies, math, and health
Successfully met 2 SGOs and completed over 40 hours of professional development

Student Teacher, Kindergarten, Kelly Elementary School, Lewisburg, PA

Fall, 2013
Functioned as the primary teacher in the class for 4 weeks
Collaborated with other professionals in the field through team meetings, in-service days, and faculty
meetings
Planned and taught a unit on the five senses that received special commendations
Developed a classroom management plan to create and manage an effective classroom environment
Worked on kidwriting one-on-one with students to develop their writing skills
Participated in a child study team meeting for a child with special needs
Used Understanding by Design template for planning
Familiar with Olweus anti-bullying program
Student Teacher, ESL, Mifflinburg Elementary School, Mifflinburg, PA
Developed and taught language arts lesson plans to a second grade ESL student
Observed WIDA testing administered to kindergarten ESL students
Learned how to score and administer WIDA Access tests
Participated in parent-teacher conferences and collaboration planning meetings

Spring, 2014

Instructor, Summer Institute for the Gifted, Stuart Country Day School
Summer, 2013-2015
Worked with students who are gifted, ages 4-12
Taught Simple Machines, Cracking Codes, Under the Sea, The Curious Chemist, and Gaming
o Developed inquiry-based and hands-on learning experiences
o Prepared center work to allow students to explore the material
Program assistant in Summer 2013
Tutor, Ridgeview Mennonite School, Mifflinburg, PA
Worked one-on-one with a 5-year old student with Fragile-X
Developed developmentally appropriate activities
Wrote and illustrated books to use with the student

Spring, 2014

Pre-Student Teacher, Kindergarten, Montandon Elementary School, Milton, PA

Spring, 2013
Wrote the morning message and led the class in related morning message activities
Worked one-on-one with students on kidwriting
Developed and taught two full-class lesson plans
Worked on counting and math skills one-on-one with a student with special needs
Led math centers
Initial Field Experience and Observations
Spring 2011-Spring 2013
Tutored second grade students in math
Led second grade small group math activities
Led morning meeting, calendar, and message in kindergarten
Worked one-on-one with students in a kindergarten and first grade special education classroom
Participated in social studies activities in a fourth grade classroom

Observer, Potteskarat Extended Day Program, Copenhagen, DK

Summer, 2012
Field experience opportunity through the summer course, Child Development in Denmark
Had opportunities to interact with the students and lead art and sports activities
Worked one-on-one with Danish students who did not speak English