Kate Swan Wojtowicz

kswojtowicz@gmail.com

CERTIFICATIONS: New Jersey State Early Elementary Education Certification (Grades K-5) o Approved by New Jersey Department of Education Pennsylvania State Elementary Education Certification (Grades K-6) o Approved by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania EDUCATION: Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ Graduate-Level Teacher Preparation Masters in the Art of Teaching Area of Study: Elementary Education GPA: 3.925 Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Bachelor of Arts in Communications Major Area of Study: Public Relations Minor Area of Study: Recreation, Parks and Tourism Management Graduated with Distinction, Deans List GPA: 3.73 Villa Joseph Marie High School, Holland, PA College Preparatory Graduated with High Honors GPA: 3.9 TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Dutch Neck Elementary School, West Windsor, NJ Student Teacher, Grade 2 November 2012 - December 2012 Educated and assessed 21 students across various curriculums using best practices Created lessons and assessments in alignment with the Common Core Standards Observed and taught within Readers and Writers Workshop and EnVision Math Programs Saint Andrew Catholic Education Center, Newtown, PA Student Teacher, Grade 3 September 2012 - November 2012 Adapted and implemented lessons based on 24 students needs Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators/staff Integrated SMART board and other technologies, visuals, and manipulatives into curriculum on a daily basis Provided one-on-one practice and tutoring with students needing additional assistance Newtown Parks and Recreation Camp, Newtown, PA Senior Counselor June 2012 - August 2012 Supervised nearly 20 counselors and volunteers to ensure proper instruction and safety Planned and executed activities and trips for over 100 campers (Grades 1-5) YWCA Bucks County, Bensalem, PA Volunteer Preschool Teacher Assistant Designed and implemented weekly computer lessons for 8 students Collaborated and assisted teacher with activities for the students Interacted and worked with a diverse community of families November 2011 - May 2012 August 2011 - December 2012 In Progress

August 2004 - May 2008

September 2000 - May 2004

Kate Swan Wojtowicz

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE: PharMethod Inc., Philadelphia, PA Program Manager October 2008 - August 2011 Coordinated logistical arrangements for over 1,000 live and webcast pharmaceutical speaker programs across the country Managed medical speakers, sales representatives, locations, venues, travel, budgets and invoicing for clients Walt Disney Company, Radio Disney AM 640, Fort Washington, PA Marketing Intern Created promotional materials and produced and edited radio spots Planned and executed monthly events including concerts, premieres and contests May 2007 - August 2007

Penn State Athletic Communications, University Park, PA Sports Information Intern January 2007 - May 2007 Worked as a liaison to national and local media outlets to promote Penn State Athletics Created and maintained team and individual biographical and statistical databases Trenton Devils, East Coast Hockey League (ECHL), Trenton, NJ Community Relations Intern June 2006 - August 2006 Researched and scheduled public appearances and coordinated marketing activities Prepared and implemented Riveting Reading Program in which players read to schoolchildren The Dance Academy, Holland, PA Dance Instructor Choreographed and taught ballet and tap to elementary age students Musichead.org, Newtown, PA Editor Coordinated operations of an online music publication Reviewed albums and live performances and interviewed musical artists September 2003 - May 2005

June 2002 - September 2005

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE, ACTIVITIES, & MEMBERSHIP: Rider University National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), Student Representative YWCA Bucks County, 2012 Grace Heil Volunteer Recognition Saint Andrews Summer Bible Camp for Children, Volunteer LPGA Classic benefitting the Ronald McDonald House, Volunteer of twelve years Penn State Dance MaraTHON, which this year raised over $12.4 million for kids with cancer, Dancer and continued Supporter Penn State Tapestry Dance Company, Member and Executive Board Penn State Alumni Association, Member Villa Joseph Marie, Student Council, Community Service President, Basketball, Varsity Lacrosse and Golf ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & CLEARANCES: Federal Criminal History Background Clearance o Pennsylvania Department of Education Child Abuse History Clearance o Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Federal Bureau of Investigation Finger Print Clearance o Pennsylvania Department of Education CPR/AED and First Aid Certified Active Shooter Preparedness Certified