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Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA. Candidate for Bachelor of Arts degree, June 2003.
Major in Art History, minor in Educational Studies. Pennsylvania Teaching Certification in Elementary Education. Coursework includes:work in Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and Language Arts. Honors: Swarthmore Scholar. Cumulative GPA: 3.5. GPA in Educational Studies: 3.7. Activities: Senior Class Vice-president, Housing Committee, Diversity Workshop Facilitator, Swing Club, MULTI (student organization for people of multiple heritages).

Eastern University, St. Davids, PA. Attended May through June 2002.
Coursework: Communication Arts for Children, Teaching of Reading. Cumulative GPA: 4.0.

Hunter College High School, New York, NY. Graduated, June 1999.
Honors: National Merit Finalist. SAT Scores: 770 Verbal, 700 Math. Activities: Editor-in-Chief of Tapestry (literary magazine), Big Sibs (mentor to incoming 7th and 8th grade students).

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Student Teacher
Swarthmore-Rutledge Elementary School, Swarthmore, PA
January-April 2003

Student-teach full-time in a fourth grade classroom. Responsible for all facets of the school day, including lesson planning, assessment and classroom management. Responsible for all aspects of the curriculum, including language arts, mathematics, science and social studies.

Teacher
Summerbridge Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
June-August 2002

Taught a daily, six-week math course to two classes of six 11- to 13-year-olds in a tuition-free academic summer program for urban middle-school students. Developed curriculum and assessment for course, emphasizing problem solving, analytical thinking, and math in “the real world.” Served as a liaison between faculty and administration as a member of the Administrative Committee.

Teacher
Summerbridge at the Town School, New York, NY
June-August 2001

Team-taught a six-week, daily math class to twelve 12- to 14-year-olds graders in a tuition-free academic summer program for urban students. Developed curriculum emphasizing analytical skills and real-world mathematical applications. Taught a daily studio art elective to six students. Organized use of art supplies and space for all staff and students as Art Director.

Teacher
Science for Kids, Swarthmore, PA
September 2000-May 2001

Co-taught science, with an emphasis on experimentation and the scientific method, once a week, to twenty-five fourth graders at Stetser Elementary School in Chester, PA.

TUTORING EXPERIENCE

Tutor and Co-coordinator
The SAT Program, Swarthmore, PA
September 1999-May 2002

Tutored high school students once a week, at Chester High School in Chester, PA. Taught basic mathematical and verbal skills, with an emphasis on test-taking strategies for the SAT. Encouraged students to both take SAT and apply to college. Coordinated fifteen tutors, group budgeting and liaisons with Swarthmore College and the high school.

Classroom Observer and Teacher's Assistant
Swarthmore-Rutledge Elementary School, Swarthmore PA

January-May 2002
—Combined 1st and 2nd grade classroom
September-December 2000
—3rd grade classroom

Conducted weekly reflections and observations of teaching and learning strategies. Led reading groups and worked with individual students in mathematics and language arts.

Tutor
The School in Rose Valley, Rose Valley, PA.
September-November 2001

Conducted a project-based learning tutorial with a 4th grade student as part of an Educational Psychology course.

Classroom Observer
Chester Academy, Chester PA

January-May 2001

Conducted weekly reflections and observations of teaching and learning strategies in a 12th grade physics classroom.

Grader and Tutor
Swarthmore College Department of Mathematics, Swarthmore, PA.
September 2000-May 2001

Graded weekly problem-sets for a single-variable calculus class. Tutored a college sophomore in multi-variable calculus.

OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Resident Assistant
Swarthmore College Dean’s Office, Swarthmore, PA.
September 2001-May 2003

Fostered supportive residence hall communities of 28 and 21 college students, with 12 and 10 new students, respectively. Counseled and advised residents on personal and academic issues. Mediated conflicts between residents.

Laboratory Assistant
Swarthmore College Department of Educational Studies, Swarthmore, PA
September-November 2002

Assisted students in designing research questions and running statistical analyses using SPSS for the laboratory section of Educational Psychology.

SKILLS AND INTERESTS

Computer:
Operating Systems: Windows (95, 98, NT, ME, 2000, XP), Mac, Unix;
Software: Microsoft Word, Corel WordPerfect, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Kaleidagraph, Dreamweaver.
Programming:Html, C.

Language:
Some reading and conversational knowledge of Spanish

Interests:
Scrabble, crossword puzzles, art (especially modern and contemporary), reading, scenic walks.

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