Colleen Marie Begley

Address: 32 Sylvia Terrace, New Monmouth, NJ, 07748 | Phone: (732)-957-0364 | Cell: (732)-865-0366 |Email:CollBegley0805@gmail.com

Education
Caldwell University (Formerly Caldwell College), Caldwell, NJ
Bachelor of Arts, December 2014
Majors: Elementary Education and Social Studies
Endorsements: Middle School Social Studies, Middle School Math, and Special Education
GPA: 3.85
Deans List: Fall 2010 Fall 2015 (All 9 semesters)
Graduated Magna cum laude

Certificates
Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing:
Elementary School Teacher K-6 (Cert # 974242)

Teacher of Students with Disabilities (Cert # 974243)

Subject Matter Specialization: Middle School Mathematics in grades 5-8 (Cert # 974244)

Subject Matter Specialization: Middle School Social Studies in grades 5-8 (Cert # 974245)

Honors

Alpha Chi, National Honor Society

Delta Epsilon Sigma, National Scholastic Honors Society
Kappa Delta Epsilon, National Education Honors Society
Pi Alpha Theta, National History Honors Society
Completed the requirements of the Caldwell University Scholars Program
o The final project consisted of writing a childrens book titled Superheroes: Defenders of the Heart, an anti-bullying
book which stresses the recognition that every person has a quality that makes them different, unique and special.

Teaching Experience
North Cliff Elementary School, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
(Fall 2014)
Student Teacher, First Grade (General Education)
Experienced a language immersion program.
Developed assorted instructional technologies
o SMARTBoard lessons were used as part of the daily lesson.
Applied a variety of classroom management techniques.
Collaborated in First and Second grade common planning lessons and curriculum.
Actively participated in staff faculty meetings and professional development.
Student teacher, Second Grade (Inclusion)
Assisted in I&RS and Child Study Team procedures
Integral in the development of SGOs and IEP goals and objectives.
Created, modified, and adjusted lessons for ESL and IEP students
o Including: altering test questions, giving differentiated homework and employing the use of strategies such as
highlighter writing to assist struggling writers.

Related Experience
Huntington Learning Center, Middletown, NJ
(March 2015 Present)
Teacher/Tutor, Students ranging from Kindergarten to High School
Providing students with assistance in a variety of school subjects.

Interacting with students on a 4:1 ratio as well as a 1:1 ratio, depending on the students varying abilities and needs.
Subjects taught: Language Arts and Mathematics
Middletown Township Department of Recreation, Middletown, NJ
(Summer 2012 Summer 2014)
Inclusion Summer Camp Counselor, Students ranged from entering first grade to eighth grade.

Worked with special needs children for 8 weeks during the summer.

Provided individualized attention to students who would not be able to attend camp without the extra support.

Created and taught social skills lessons.

Designed and implemented behavior management charts.

Created daily goals and objectives for students to work on.

Rehired for the summer of 2015 as an Inclusion Coach.

Related Experience (cont.)

Girl Scout Troop #88241, Lincoln Park, NJ
(Fall 2010 Spring 2013)
Assistant Troop Leader, girls in eighth to eleventh grade

Served as a mentor and assistant leader

Guided and facilitated meetings, as well as orchestrating events and trips; also serving as a chaperone.

Helped the girls in achieving their Bronze Award and their Silver Award:
o Bronze Award - Created care packages for the New Jerseys Battered Women Shelter as well as created homemade
treats and toys for local pet shelters
o Silver Award - Gathered 300+ packages of books which were donated to various programs .

Leadership

Vice President of Kappa Delta Epsilon, Education Honors Society.

Vice President (and founding member) of the Caldwell University Film Club.
Treasurer of Caldwell Universitys Handmade for Hospitals Club.
Secretary of Caldwell Universitys Diversity Club (Now called H.O.P.E. Humans Operating for Peace and Equality).
Actively involved in Student Government meetings and events.

Skills and Interests

Technology savvy avid user of SMART technology and proficient in Microsoft Office
First Aid/CPR/AED certified for adult, child and infant; through the American Heart Association
Interested in running after school programs to assist students who require additional help.
Interested in creating extracurricular clubs in relation to film as well as arts and crafts.
Experienced as a leader in Girl Scout Troops.

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