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Education
Neag School of Education
University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut
Master of Arts in Secondary Education, Anticipated May 2010
Master’s thesis: Closing the Latino Achievement Gap with Culturally Relevant Curricula
Bachelor of Arts in History, Anticipated May 2010
Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education, May 2009
Language
English: Native language
Spanish: Conversational
Certification
State of Connecticut, Secondary Social Studies, Grades 7-12 Anticipated May 2010
Professional Experience
Hall Memorial School Willington, Connecticut
Internship August 2009--May 2010
•Instructed students in proper research techniques
•Worked with students with learning disabilities to develop writing skills
• Designed and implemented lesson plans around National History Day, research, and writing
Windham High School Willimantic, Connecticut
Student teacher August 2009–May 2010
•Developed and implemented lessons for three history classes
• Provided modifications for students of different abilities and language levels
• Contributed to the monthly Data Team meetings
• Attended Individualized Education Programs (IEP), data team meetings, and staff development meetings
Smith Middle School Glastonbury, Connecticut
Student Intern January 2009-May 2009
•Assisted the teacher in implementing lesson plans
•Designed and implemented team taught lesson plans about mythology
•Observed teachers of different disciplines
E.B. Kennelly Elementary School East Hartford, Connecticut
Student Intern August 2008–December 2008
•Administered standardized reading tests to second grade students
•Tutored individual students in math and reading
•Assisted the teacher in implementing lesson plans
Professional Development
14th Annual New England Conference on Multicultural Education Hartford, Connecticut
October 2009
•Attended a lecture and panel discussion about incorporating multicultural education in the classroom
Connecticut Council for the Social Studies Fall Conference New Britain, Connecticut
October 2009
•Attended workshops about Korean history, modern China, and backwards design
Connecticut Council for the Social Studies Fall Conference New Britain, Connecticut
October 2008
•Attended workshops about incorporating film in lessons and Ancient Egypt
Related Experience
His Majesty’s IX Regiment of Foote, Coventry, Connecticut
Reenactor, Summer 2008-Present
•Interpret the life of a British soldier during the American War of Independence
•Attend reenactments in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Puerto Rico
UConn Counseling Program for Intercollegiate Athletes, Storrs, Connecticut
Tutor, Fall 2007-Present
•Tutor university athletes in Geography 1700
•Plan and lead group review sessions for major Geography exams
Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park, Groton, Connecticut
Seasonal Park Supervisor, Summer 2007, 2008, 2009
• Managed employee payroll, hiring, firing, training, daily routine
• Maintained museum facilities and exhibits
• Conducted historical research to improve exhibits, brochures, and placards
• Interpreted the site for the general public, school groups, and officials
Windham Middle School After-School Program, Windham, Connecticut
Program Volunteer, Winter 2005, Spring 2006
•Met with middle school students as they read books of their choosing
•Discussed key elements of the book, why the student chose it, what their favorite part of the book was
•Stimulated interest in recreational reading
•Led small group discussions about topics the teacher would choose to encourage creative thought
Windham Heights After-School Program, Windham, Connecticut
Program Volunteer, Fall 2005, Winter 2005
•Tutored elementary children one-on-one, usually helping them with their homework
•Worked with children that could not speak English, communicated in Spanish covering topics such as multiplication and various United States presidents
•Monitored the children as they played tag football outside after their work was done