Maria Santomenna
Hausdoerffer Hall Rm 106 The College of New Jersey 2000 Pennington Rd. Ewing, NJ 08628
520 Woodview Rd. Toms River, NJ 08755 732-330-6509 santomm1@[Link]
EDUCATION
The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Early Childhood Education with a minor in Communication Disorders, May 2015 Psychology major GPA: 4.0/4.0 Education GPA: 3.90/4.0 Cumulative GPA: 3.92/4.0 Deans List (all semesters), TCNJ Merit Scholarship, National Honor Society
TEACHING EXPERIENCE Pre-Professional Experience, Bear Tavern Elementary School, Hopewell, NJ, Fall 2013 -observed and assisted in a kindergarten classroom every Thursday and Friday (half day) for 12 weeks -wrote and taught literacy and math lessons every week -interacted with students and provided individual support -wrote and administered multiple morning meetings (responsive classroom) -administered multiple fundations (literacy) lessons -observed and assisted full time for 10 days -developed, wrote and implemented a 7 day social studies unit about Families -planned and coordinated a culminating experience for the unit with the students families -planned and taught anti-bullying lesson Pre-Professional Experience, Lakeview Childcare Center, Ewing, NJ, Spring 2013 -observed once a week for 5 weeks in an older toddler classroom -assisted the teacher in everyday activities -interacted with children and provided individual support -wrote and taught a literacy lesson and a science lesson Pre-Professional Experience, Greenbrook Elementary, South Brunswick, NJ Fall 2012 -observed once a week for 8 weeks in a 4th grade classroom -assisted the teacher in everyday activities -interacted with students and provided individual support -developed an interactive science center and presented it to the class -developed and taught a math lesson integrated with the students curriculum
Pre-Professional Experience, Lore Elementary, Ewing, NJ Spring 2012 -Observed once a week for 12 weeks in a kindergarten classroom -assisted the teacher in everyday activities -interacted with students and provided individual support -developed a small group and whole group literacy lesson for the class -conducted a case study on one student with reference to developmental guidelines
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing, in progress Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Training Certificate, Fall 2013 Progress Learning Tree Workshop Certificate, Fall 2013 Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Organization Training, Fall 2013
-learned about teaching and class management working with students with ADD/ADHD Responsive Classroom seminar, Fall 2013 -learned about procedures -learned examples of lessons and practices Gender Issues seminar, Fall 2013 -learned about modern issues and solutions School Law seminar, Fall 2013 AFFILIATIONS & COMMUNITY SERVICE
Member, National Student Speech Language Hearing Association, 2013 Member, Alpha Phi Omega, co-ed community service Fraternity, 2012 - present -Volunteer for various organizations including Hamilton Nursing Home, Habitat Restore, Here for Home (Hurricane Sandy Relief), American Cancer Society, etc. -provide manual labor for those in need -provide company and companionship to the elderly -help call clients and organize inventory -Volunteer at Hedgepath Elementary School in 3rd grade classroom, Trenton NJ -tutor students during an afterschool program Member, Kappa Delta Pi, International Education Honor Society Member, Golden Key, International Honor Society Volunteer, First Presbyterian Church Nursing School, Toms River, NJ, 2012 -assisted teachers in the classroom -interacted with students and provided individual support Volunteer, St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Center, Lawrenceville, NJ, 2013 -worked directly with the Speech Therapist in the Brain Injury Unit -helped organize materials -make copies, laminate, re-typed, etc.
SKILLS
-proficient in Microsoft programs; Word, Powerpoint, Excel -proficient in SPSS, Qualtrics -proficient with Smartboards and Smartboard technology -proficient in Prezi WORK EXPERIENCE Waitress, T. G. I. Fridays, Brick, NJ, July 2013- present Hostess, T.G.I. Fridays, Brick, NJ, May 2013-July 2013
Student Worker, Student Center, TCNJ, Ewing, NJ, September 2012-May 2013, Employee of the Month, November 2012 -manned the Information Desk in the Student Center -signed in and out equipment -directed visitors and provided information Student Worker, Construction Department, TCNJ, Ewing, NJ October 2011-May 2012, January 2013May 2013 -general secretarial duties; copies, filing, organizing -called clients to request information Retail Sales Associate, Forever 21, Toms River, NJ, May 2012- August 2012
