Resume 2011

Candice Groves

Objective
To obtain a full-time elementary teaching position.
Education
The College of New Jersey (formerly Trenton State College), Ewing, NJ
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education & Spanish, May 2005
GPA: 3.683, Dean’s List: all semesters, Magna Cum Laude graduate
William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ
Master’s of Education in Reading, May 2011
GPA: 4.0

Certifications
Standard Early Childhood & Elementary, The State of New Jersey, pending
Completed Praxis Exam: Elementary Education Content Knowledge: 175
Initial Birth-Grade 2, The State of New York, September 2008
NYSTCE Completed Elementary ATS-W: 279, Multi-subject CST: 269, LAST: 273
Orton-Gillingham Certificate of Training, August 2010

Teaching Experience
Kindergarten Teacher, Bergenfield School District, September 2010-present
• Instruct all subjects to morning Kindergarten program
• Instruct Reading to Kindergarten English Language Learner students in afternoon program
• Engage in a professional relationship with parents & school staff
• Utilize Spanish on a frequent basis for communication purposes

Elementary Media Specialist Leave Replacement Teacher, Harrington Park School, December 2009-April 2010
• Instruct Library with Kindergarten – 5th grade students
• Instruct Library & Research/Study Skills with 6th grade students
• Engage in a professional relationship with parents & school staff

Fourth Grade Instructional Assistant, Harrington Park School, September 2008-June 2010
• Assist with instruction of curriculum in third and fourth grades
• Work closely with a student with Asperger’s Syndrome
• Modify lessons & differentiate instruction according to student’s IEP & other accommodations
• Engage in a professional relationship with parents & school staff

Kindergarten Instructional Assistant & Permanent Spanish Replacement Teacher, Ho-Ho-Kus Public School, September 2007-June 2008
• Assist with instruction of Kindergarten curriculum
• Instruct Spanish I with 6th & 7th grade students
• Modify lessons & differentiate instruction according to IEP’s & other accommodations
• Engage in a professional relationship with parents & school staff across various levels

Permanent Spanish Replacement Teacher, Demarest Middle School, January 2006-June 2007
• Instruct Spanish I with 7th & 8th grade students & introductory level Spanish with 5th grade students
• Modify lessons & differentiate instruction according to IEP’s & other accommodations
• Engage in a professional relationship with parents & school staff


Substitute Teacher, Cresskill School District, November 2005-January 2006
• Instruct elementary, junior high, & high school students
• Chosen for short term replacement of 8th grade English classroom teacher
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Lead Preschool Teacher, All Saints Church Preschool, Glen Rock, July 2005-November 2005
• Teach & observe three-year-old class
• Follow year-round curriculum including letter & number recognition, science, & social studies
• Develop & implement lesson plans to engage students in preparatory activities for school
• Plan activities to aid in development of small & gross motor skills
• Engage in a professional relationship with parents & school staff
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Related Professional Experience
• Extended Academic Day Teacher, Hoover School, Bergenfield, NJ, November 2010-present
• Instruct Language Arts to third and fourth grade students after school on a weekly basis after school
• Academic Support Teacher, Harrington Park School, Harrington Park, NJ, March 2010-June 2010
• Instruct Language Arts to fifth grade students after school on a weekly basis after school
• Home Instruction Teacher, Harrington Park School, Harrington Park, NJ, January 2010-April 2010
• Instruct History, Science, Mathematics, and Language Arts to a sixth grade student unable to attend school on a regular basis
• Private Tutor, October 2009-present
• Instruct Spanish to middle school students in need
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Educational Accomplishments
• Recommended for New Jersey’s Distinguished Teacher Award by Department of Early Childhood, February 2005
• Member of Kappa Delta Pi & Co-chair of Professional Development Committee, National Collegiate Education Honor Society (Undergraduate and Graduate level)
• Member of Sigma Delta Pi, National Collegiate Spanish Honor Society
• Member of Golden Key, National Collegiate Honor Society
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Skills
• Proficient knowledge of conversational & written Spanish
• Proficient knowledge of basic computer programs (Microsoft Office, email, online grading, etc.)
• Proficient knowledge of Smart Board & Senteo software & equipment
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References & portfolio can be accessed at http://candicegroves.blogspot.com

Elementary Media Specialist Replacement Teacher K -6 & 4th grade one-on-one Instructional Assistant

During the 2009-2010 school year, I had the opportunity to take on a maternity leave position lasting over 4 months. I was able to integrate my knowledge of the elementary classroom, while weaving in my Reading Specialist background and technology skills. During my time as an Elementary Media Specialist, I instructed Library classes with Kindergarten through sixth graders. With my pursuit of a Master's in Reading, I was able to apply reading skills throughout my lessons. I also instructed a Research and Study Skills class with sixth graders where various organizational and life skills are taught. I conducted lessons regarding topics such as: OPAC Library Catalog use, the Dewey Decimal system (including a project of a student-made informational booklet to be kept in the library for younger students), appropriate Internet safety, identifying main ideas, topic sentences, and supporting details, and bibliography.

I am fortunate enough to be a one-on-one instructional aide for a 4th grader with Asperger’s. Because I have worked with him since he began third grade, I am very aware of his skills and areas of need. I modify instruction and work with him according to his IEP, which I have helped to maintain and modify through meetings. I am in close contact with his case worker, classroom teacher, and parents. In addition to helping this boy, I also differentiate lessons for other students in need.