Jacqueline Bosworth
9 Baron Avenue
Marlton, NJ 08053
856-296-9409
[email protected]

    OBJECTIVE

• Obtain a special education teaching position utilizing my knowledge acquired through both my educational experience as well as my work and field experience.

  EDUCATION                                                                                    
    Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey                                                                                       Anticipated June 2011
            Bachelor of Arts, Dual Major: Elementary Education and Writing Arts
            Cumulative GPA 3.55, Dean’s List
CERTIFICATIONS:
Elementary Education(K-5), State of New Jersey                                                                                               Expected June 2011
Endorsement Certification, Teacher of Students with Learning Disabilities


CLINICAL PRACTICE                                                                                                  (September 2010 –December 2010)
New Albany Elementary School, Cinnaminson, NJ

• Implemented community safety unit in a second grade class of 25 students. Unit lessons were included in the language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and health curriculums.
• Designed lessons and differentiated instruction based on the individual learning styles of each student. Various strategies implemented to supplement teaching included concept maps, listening centers, cooperative learning groups, learning centers, and educational videos.  
• Utilized technological competencies to familiarize myself with new devices such as the smart-board. Created engaging lessons that included multiple levels of intelligence that maximized participation from the class as a whole.
• Consulted with the Child Study Team (CST) regarding students’ Individual Education Plans (IEP), and implemented various behavior modification strategies to meet the specific needs of each child.
• Attended and participated in all Child Study Team meetings, including Intervention and Referral Services (I+RS) meetings, IEP meetings, Evaluation Plan meetings, and both elementary and special education parent-teacher conferences.

FIELD EXPERIENCE
Holly Glen Elementary School, Williamstown, NJ                                                      Spring 2010

• Observed a first grade classroom, conducted a Basic Reading Inventory (BRI) exam on a student, completed three individual tutoring sessions and finalized all gathered materials into a case study.

Bowe Elementary School, Glassboro, NJ                                                                     Spring 2009
·         Observed a fourth grade classroom and implemented a lesson plan on the circulatory system.
RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
    Teacher, Durand Academy, Woodbury, NJ                                                                                          July-August 2011
    Teachers Aide, Durand Academy, Woodbury, NJ                                                                                   Jan 2009-present

• Implement teacher’s lesson plans to specified students and guide children during large group activities.
• Communicate clearly with teacher and other co-workers to maintain the safety and best educational experience for the children.    

 Childcare, YMCA, Mt. Laurel, NJ                                                                 Sept 2007-Jan 2008

• Created activities to keep the children engaged while still allowing for individuality as well as maintaining a safe environment. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Volunteer Experience: Contribute to the study of autism and baby-sit for further knowledge of children.
Awards/Certificates: StarLab, Family Math Night, ASAH- The Positive Power of Humor & The Role that Anger/Resentment Plays When Dealing with Students with Severe Behaviors