LINDA M.

MESCE
12 Rutledge Road Pine Brook, NJ 07058 LMMesce@aol.com (973) 303-0831 EDUCATION: MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL (GPA: 4.0) New Jersey Teaching Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) Elementary School Teacher Kindergarten through 6 (Issued 06/13) PACE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW Juris Doctor Degree - 1991 CLASS RANK: TOP ONE-THIRD Bar Admission: NJ and NY, 1992 RUTGERS UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Science, Accounting - 1988 HONORS: DEANS LIST

CERTIFICATES AND MEMBERSHIPS: New Jersey Substitute Teacher License (Number 376297) Bullying 101 Certificate of Course Completion New Jerseys Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Certificate of Completion New Jersey Education Association

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Oct. 2013 Dec. 2013 MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Montville, NJ Replacement Instructional Aide/Paraprofessional, Fourth Grade Teaching fourth grade general education, special education, and basic skills students, in a full inclusion classroom, with differentiation for varying abilities. Planning and executing integrated daily lessons, aligned with the Common Core State Standards, designed to include interactive technology and constructive learning. Fostering the development of metacognitive skills through I can cards, creative interactive notebooks, and self-assessments, to support critical problem solving skills. Creating and implementing literacy centers aligned with the Common Core Standards, including analyzing student achievements in centers, in order to drive instruction. Teaching students math utilizing the enVision rigorous curriculum, including integrating the use of interactive technology. Applying different classroom management techniques, including positive reinforcement and empowering students, fostering a student-centered environment and a high level of respect and care for one another. Forging successful relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administration, with flexibility and success in collaborating with colleagues. Conducting detailed analysis of implementation of District Curriculum and Common Core Standard mandates, and achievement of implementation during specific marking periods. Teaching in a self-contained classroom applying modifications such as re-directing, non-verbal cues, physical re-positioning, alternatives, and positive reinforcement. Research and analysis of PARCC Assessment, including content, structure, item types, rubrics, and other intricacies of the design of this assessment. TROY HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Parsippany, NJ Sept. 2013 May 2013 Student Teacher, First Grade Teaching a class of twenty-four first grade students in an inclusive setting, with differentiation for special needs and varying abilities.

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Complete responsibility for creating and implementing units and daily lesson plans in all subject areas, with multiple teaching approaches, including an emphasis on cooperative learning and student interests to maximize learning for all level learners, enhance curriculum content, and foster a student-centered environment. Engaging students by integrating interactive technology into lesson plans. Creating and implementing literacy centers, resulting in improved literacy. Teaching students reading utilizing the Project Read multi-sensory program. Creating, implementing, and analyzing assessments, including student self-assessments. Applying different classroom management techniques, including positive reinforcement and student empowerment, fostering a responsive classroom environment. Developing an excellent rapport with students and parents of different cultures and economic backgrounds. Fostering a democratic environment that encourages student engagement, participation, progress and success.

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE: MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Montville, NJ 2012-Present Substitute Teacher Performing teachers daily school duties, including implementing lesson plans in inclusive settings of all grade levels, with differentiation for varied abilities, and applying different classroom management techniques. HOLY FAMILY CHURCH, Nutley, NJ 1991-1994 ST. PIUS X CHURCH, Montville, NJ 2006-2008 ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH, Fairfield, NJ 2008-Present Religious Education Teacher Preparing and implementing creative lesson plans, prioritizing learning points, resulting in meaningful understanding of subject matter. Creating a positive, caring democratic environment to enhance learning. OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE: HARWOOD LLOYD, LLC, Hackensack, NJ 1992-2008 KEENAN & DORIS, LLC, Rutherford, NJ 2008-2012 Civil Ligation Defense Attorney Responsibilities included handling own caseload, including drafting discovery requests and responses, conducting legal research, preparing legal briefs, filing and opposing motions and appeals to higher courts, retaining experts, conducting depositions, attending arbitration hearings, and successfully trying cases. Conducted civil defense litigation in State and Federal Courts, for all types of claims, including claims against public entities, school governing bodies/Boards of Education, Superintendents, teachers, coaches, civil rights claims, police liability, employment law (LAD), insurance fraud claims, professional liability and general negligence claims. ADDITIONAL ABILITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Bilingual in Italian: Read, write and speak Italian. Girl Scout Leader, Montville, NJ Volunteer at St. Johns Soup Kitchen, Boonton, NJ

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