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Susan J. Reyna
558 N. 9th Street, Newark, NJ 07107
Reynas1@[Link]
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201-936-7435
OBJECTIVE
Obtain an elementary teaching position (K-6) utilizing pedagogical practices such as responsive
classroom, student-centered instruction, differentiated instruction, and whole brain teaching.
EDUCATION
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), Ewing NJ
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Psychology; Specialization: Clinical and Counseling
Psychology, May 2015
Cumulative GPA: 3.38/4.0
HONORS
Educational Opportunity Fund Scholarship
Deans List- Spring 2013, 2014
CERTIFICATIONS
New Jersey Substitute Teaching Certification, State of New Jersey, August 2014
Project Learning Tree Certification, State of New Jersey, April 2014
Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Prevention Certification, State of New Jersey, January 2014
SKILLS
Proficient in written and spoken Spanish.
Proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Proficient using SMART technologies (e.g., Smart board)
Proficient using Apple technologies (e.g., Ipads)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching, Captain James Lawrence School, Burlington City, NJ, Spring 2015
Create and teach lessons on multiple subjects: math, reading, writing, science, social studies, and
art to kindergarten students for 14 consecutive weeks.
Effectively execute elementary curriculum (Reading- Harcourt- Storytown; Phonics: Go Phonics;
Writing: Strategies for Writers, Targeted Instruction: Fountas & Pinnell; Anti-Bullying: Oweus
Bully Prevention Program, Math- Pearson Success Net Envision) content, standards, and
teaching methodologies including technology.
Promote activities that support intellectual and all-round development of kindergarten students.
Junior Field Experience, Edgewood Elementary School, Pennsylvania, PA, Spring 2014
Planned, created, and taught lessons on multiple subjects: social studies, science, math,
psychology and language arts to fifth grade students.
Constructed and taught a 12-day science unit on mixtures and solutions.
Provided individualized instruction to a high-functioning autistic student and two students with
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Junior Field Experience, Pace Charter School of Hamilton, Trenton, NJ, Fall 2013
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Devised, constructed, and taught science and math lesson plans to fourth grade students.
Worked with small groups, large groups, and individual students.
Sophomore Field Experience, Washington Elementary School, Trenton, NJ, Fall 2012
Prepared, organized, and taught reading and writing lesson plans to first grade ELL (English
Language Learner) students.
Observed and assisted with grading classroom/homework assignments and tests.
PSYCHOLOGY RELATED EXPERIENCE
Intern, New Horizon Treatment Services, Inc., Trenton, NJ, Fall 2014
Shadowed a primary clinical counselor.
Monitored intakes, and individual/group counseling sessions.
Assisted in developing and leading a 12-week curriculum for a stress management group.
Assisted more than ten counseling staff members with organizational tasks (e.g. filing, organizing
patient charts, misc. paperwork).
WORK EXPERIENCE
Housing Assistant, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ, 2014-Present
Assist forty residents throughout degree completion and post-baccalaureate transition effects.
Provide opportunities to develop life skills for the whole person, and to make memories through
community experiences.
Enforce and support all residence hall and college policies.
Community Advisor, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ, 2013 2014
Created a safe and healthy living learning residential community that promotes the
academic success and identity development of the whole person.
Supported sixty first year students with the transition to TCNJ through community
engagement focused on diverse interactions and leadership opportunities.
Provided counseling and behavioral management such as conflict resolution, policy
enforcement, and crisis management and response.
Educational Opportunity Fund Peer Mentor, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ, 2012-Present
Aid first-year students in becoming familiar with college resources; advise, and refer
students to appropriate college resources, as the need arises.
Coordinate social out-of-class activities and events.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Special Olympics, Lawrenceville, NJ, Fall 2012
Assisted in setting up a Jingle All The Way 3k athletic competition for children with intellectual
disabilities.
Bonner Institute for Civic and Community Engagement, Trenton, NJ, Fall 2011
Tutored twenty first grade students in math, spelling, and English; successfully motivated
students to complete all classroom and homework assignments.
