For the past four years I have also been hired as a substitute teacher for the Lower School at Moravian Academy, in Bethlehem. I have susbstitute instructed in all grade levels, including specialty areas.

My time as a substitute teacher, and my classroom experiences have provided me with wonderful learning opportunities. I am looking forward to incorporating many of them into my own classroom!

Moravian Academy Lower School, Bethlehem, PA

Substitute Teacher (2004 – Present) PreK – 5

Freemansburg Elementary School, Freemansburg, PA

Pre-Student Teaching, fourth grade (March – April 2008)

• Created and implemented lessons in the areas of language arts, math, and social studies in accordance with Pennsylvania State Standards
• Led Directed Reading Activity groups
• Supervised one-on-one and small group math review sessions
• Assisted the classroom instructor in daily classroom responsibilities

Lincoln Elementary School, Bethlehem, PA

Early Field Experience, first grade (October – November, 2007)

• Presented a literacy lesson utilizing hands-on manipulatives
• Coached reading skill development; fine motor development
• Assisted class instructor with math and reading lessons
• Input student grades into computer files
• Provided one-on-one assistance where needed.

George Wolf Elementary School, Bath, PA

Early Field Experience, sixth grade math (March – April 2007)

• Presented a geography lesson, utilizing 3-D forms
• Assisted with small group instruction and review sessions
• Assumed many daily classroom routine responsibilities
• Observed teacher-student interactions