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Resume
Angela Marocco
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Objective
To obtain a teaching position where I am able to create a safe community of learners, so that all students can flourish academically and socially.
Certification
• Colorado Teacher Certification: Elementary Education and English Language Arts
• Michigan Test for Teacher Certification: Elementary Education and Language Arts Certification
• Praxis Elementary Education Content Knowledge Test
• American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certification
Education
2011-2012
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Masters of Arts in Educational Technology
• 4.0 grade point average
• Completed studies overseas in Dublin, Ireland
2004-2008
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education
• Undergraduate Major: Elementary Education (K-5 all subjects)
• Teaching Major: Language Arts (Grades 7-12)
• 3.7 grade point average
• Honors diploma recipient/Dean’s List Student
2008-2009
East Lansing Public Schools
East Lansing, MI
Internship Program
• Completed a year-long intensive internship program
• 4.0 grade point average
Teaching Experiences
2012-2013
Munroe Elementary School (Denver Public Schools)
Denver, CO
Third Grade Teacher
Classroom Responsibilities• Incorporated technology into content and pedagogy using Promethean Boards, Netbooks, iPads, web based tools, document cameras, Accelerated Reader and Accelerated Math• Designed original technology based lesson plans and adapted lesson plans from curriculum• Implemented the following curriculum programs: Everyday Math, Tracks Science, and The Six Traits of Writing• Integrated literacy instruction with guided reading and writer’s workshop• Platoon taught writing with a blended learning model• Designed technology based formative and summative assessments• Administered TCAP testing, ACCESS ELL testing, weekly running records and school wide writing assessments• Modified curriculum and instruction to meet the needs of English Language Learners• Communicated with parents daily and at parent-teacher conferences• Met weekly with grade level members and instructional coach for co-planning and reflectingSchool Leadership• Implementer of Accelerated Reader and Accelerated Math pilot program• Member of the Parent Communication and Engagement Committee• Facilitator of after school tutoring club• Participant of biweekly professional development in the area of guided reading• Presenter of Common Core professional development for school staff
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2009-2012
Windemere Park Charter Academy (National Heritage Academies)
Lansing, MI
Third Grade Teacher/Fourth Grade Teacher
• Grade Level Teacher Leader, Chair of Moral Focus Committee, After School Math Club Teacher, and Accelerated Reader building advisor
• Implemented the following curriculum programs: Think Math, Lucy Calkins Writing, Delta Foss Science, Open Court Reading, Accelerated Reader, and The Six Traits of Writing
• Administered NWEA MAP testing and MEAP testing
2008-2009
East Lansing Public School District: Donley Elementary
East Lansing, MI
Internship Teacher
• Full year internship in a third grade classroom
• Member of the Mathematics School Improvement Team and the Growing Readers book Club
• Volunteer for Odyssey of the Mind, Literacy Night and March is Reading Month
• Substitute taught throughout the school year of internship year
Teaching Related Work
2004-2006
Lansing Public School District: Bingham Elementary
Lansing, MI
America Reads/America Counts Tutor
• Provided one-on-one tutoring for a native Spanish speaker
• Assisted and observed in a second grade classroom
• Helped to organize and lead the after school program and founded a 4-H recreational club
Volunteer Work
• 2011 Windemere Park Charter Academy Spelling Bee Volunteer
• 2009 Donley Elementary judge for the regional and state Odyssey of the Mind competitions
• 2004-2009 Volunteer coordinator for an MLK celebration program at local elementary schools
• 2005-2008 Chair of volunteer dinners for the Ronald McDonald House in Lansing, Michigan
Scholarships and Awards
• 2006-2009 Recipient of the Arens Education Scholarship at Michigan State University
• 2004 Recipient of the Huron Valley Lions Club Scholarship, Michigan State Troopers Scholarship, The SET Fund Scholarship, and The James Faust Memorial Scholarship
• Art work displayed in the 2007-2009 Michigan State University Photography Exhibition and the 2008 Michigan State University Art History Undergraduate Exhibit
Leadership Roles
• 2004-2008 Community Service Chair of TEAM (Tomorrow’s Educators for the Advancement of Multicultural Students) at the MSU College of Education
• 2004-2005 AmeriCorps member, a national volunteer program
• 2004-2005 4-H leader for an after school club at Bingham Elementary in Lansing, MI
Technology Skills
• Experience with web-designing and repurposing technology tools for classroom use
• Proficient in using SMART board technology, document cameras, overhead projector, LCD projector, video and digital camera, Photoshop, I Movie and Mac/PC computers
Professional Development
August 2011
The Flippen Group
Capturing Kids’ Hearts Teacher Training
• Training on classroom management and building community in the classroom
July 2010
Gurian Summer Institute
Gender Specific Learning Training
• Three day training session encompassing how boys and girls learn differently in the classroom
August 2009
National Heritage Academies
New Teacher Orientation
• Seminars attended: CHAMPS, Think Math and Open Court Reading
August 2009
Windemere Park Charter Academy
Shirley Poulton: Six + 1 Writing Traits
• Training on implementing and incorporating the Six Traits of Writing curriculum
September 2009
Windemere Park Charter Academy
Cultural Diversity Training
• Workshop to implement diversity and cultural awareness in educational settings
References Available Upon Request
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