Thomas V.

Colella
5 Bernard Drive
Holmdel, NJ 07733
Home: (732) 817-0015 Cell: (732) 284-7573
tcolella@ramapo.edu
EDUCATION_____________________________________________________________________________
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Expected graduation May 2015
History Major, Psychology Minor

Teacher Certification of Eligibility with Advanced Standing K-12 Social Studies

Passed Praxis II: Social Studies Content Knowledge, Awarded ETS Recognition of Excellence for score of 193
GPA: 3.99 / Deans List, Summa Cum Laude

STUDENT TEACHING_____________________________________________________________________
Ninth Grade World History Glen Rock High School, Glen Rock NJ
January 2015 May 2015

Used inquiry based learning and differentiated instruction to teach topics ranging from French Revolution to
World War II
Developed a variety of assessments to address various needs and learning styles of the students
Utilized diverse technologies including online historical activities, video primary and secondary source
documentation, online discussion forums, and successful data base instruction for students
Attended all professional development and staff meetings to better understand NJCCS, SGOs, and other emerging
methods in the education field
Received HIB training and certification

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE___________________________________________________________

Substitute Teacher with Source4Teachers and Mission One September 2014 to present
Works as a substitute instructor, aid, paraprofessional, and clerical assistant throughout the New Jersey area
Teaches lesson plans left behind by teacher, assists class instructor, reinforces classroom management
Resident Assistant at Ramapo College of New Jersey October 2012 to May 2013
Organized and ran programs that promote college community and civic engagement on campus
Assisted students with personal, social, and academic issues while promoting safe and friendly environment
Senior Resident Assistant at Ramapo College of New Jersey August 2013 to May 2015
Continued to manage the same responsibilities as a Resident Assistant
Facilitated Resident Assistant training, organization, team work, and office tasks while in elevated position
Underwent Safe Zone Training in order to provide a safe environment for members of LGBTQ community
Supplemental Instructor for EOF at Ramapo College of New Jersey September 2013 to May 2014
Provided weekly tutoring sessions for students in World Civilizations I and II
Planned and presented a minimum of one lecture and discussion per semester
Faculty-Student Research Assistant October 2011 to May 2012
Worked with Professor Paul Elovitz in research related to 2012 Presidential Election
Helped write, proof, and publish Psychohistory Journal, Clios Psyche
Supervisor at Holmdel Township Parks & Recreation Summer Camp Program June 2007 to present
Day Camp for children grades K-6
Oversees campers, organizes games and learning activities, and participates in weekly field trips

HONORS AND AWARDS___________________________________________________________________

Honors Program
Nominated for Distinguished Student Teacher Award 2015
Outstanding Academic Achievement Award in History 2014

Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society, Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society, Phi Beta Delta International Honor
Society, Rho Alpha Sigma Resident Assistant Honor Society (Chairperson)

TRAVEL_________________________________________________________________________________
Study Abroad in Florence, Italy Summer 2012
Enrolled in History of Christianity course
Alternate Spring Break in Cabarete, Dominican Republic Spring 2013
Worked for DREAM Project as a volunteer instructor for students in small schools in and around Cabarete
Study Abroad in Paris, France Summer 2013
Enrolled in Art History and Contemporary French Cinema courses

CONFERENCES__________________________________________________________________________
National Collegiate Honors Council Boston, Massachusetts
Regional Collegiate Honors Council Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Phi Alpha Theta Northeast Regional Conference Ramapo College
National Collegiate Honors Council New Orleans, Louisiana

REFERENCES____________________________________________________________________________
Justin Ecochard, Student Teacher Supervisor
Professor Frances Shapiro-Skrobe, Student Teacher Observer
Professor Sam Mustafa, Employer for Supplemental Instructor Position
Professor Paul Elovitz, Employer for Faculty-Student Research Position
Michael LaPorta, Supervisor for Senior Resident Assistant Positon

ecochardj@glenrocknj.org, (201) 755-7175

fskrobe@ramapo.edu, (201) 684-7282
smustafa@ramapo.edu, (201) 684-7410
pelovitz@ramapo.edu, (201) 684-7415
mlaporta@ramapo.edu, (908) 872-1853