Mary K. DeSimone

Objective

To obtain a position as a full-time elementary education teacher and/or reading specialist instructor.

Teacher of Elementary Education Certificate and May 2004

Teacher of Reading Certificate

Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

GPA 3.9, Summa Cum Laude

Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing

Bachelor of Arts, History of Art April 1987

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Walnut Street School, Woodbury, NJ Spring 2004

· Designed and presented lessons for a 3^rd grade class of 15 students.

· Gained experience with communicating lesson plan objectives

· Gained experience with designing a class climate that supports a capable, connected and contributing environment for all its members.

Good Intent School, Deptford, NJ Fall 2003

· Acquired experience by observing and assisting in teaching a 5^th grade class of 18 students.

· Taught a math game in which students utilized guess, test, and revise strategies.

· Explored several teaching techniques, including whole class, flexible grouping, and Learning Cycle.

Reading Tutor, Reading Clinic, Rowan University Fall 2003 and Spring 2004

· Designed and implemented lesson plans, taught during private sessions, to meet individual students’ needs.

· Administered reading tests to determine placement for remediation in Rowan Reading Clinic.

· Submitted reports on students’ progress for dissemination by Rowan Reading Clinic, School District and parents of tutored students.

Substitute Teacher, East Greenwich Elementary School (K-6) 9/94 through 4/97

Substitute Teacher, Swedesboro Elementary School (K-6) 9/94 through 4/97

Substitute Compensatory Education Teacher (4-8), 10/95 through 1/96

Gloucester County Special Service School District

Past Employment Experience: Book Editor, Book Seller, Bank Teller, and Library Page

Volunteer: East Greenwich Twp. Soccer Registrar/Coach and Library/Classroom Aide