Allison Pushman

28 Ireland Avenue, Linwood, NJ 08221 (609) 226-1675 email: pushmaa1@tcnj.edu e-Portfolio: www.allisonpushman.weebly.com

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as an elementary or middle school teacher where I can excite and engage learners in a meaningful way. Certified to teach grades K to 5 and middle school math and science.

EDUCATION
The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ, May 2014 - Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education - Bachelor of Science in Integrative Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (iSTEM) - Specialization in Mathematics - Cumulative GPA: 3.914 out of 4

CERTIFICATIONS
CEAS, Elementary Education, State of New Jersey, August 2013 - Scores: Mathematics: 200, Reading/Language Arts: 195, Social Studies: 182, Science: 191 CEAS, Middle School Mathematics, State of New Jersey, October 2013 - Score: 183 CEAS, Middle School Science, State of New Jersey, November 2013 - Score: 172 Substitute Teacher Credential, State of New Jersey, February 2013 Harassment, Intimidating, and Bullying Certification, October 2012

HONORS - Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, inducted as a junior for being in top 1% of class - Kappa Delta Pi, Education Honor Society - Golden Key International Honour Society, inducted for being in top 15% of class - Deans List (7 out of 7 semesters) -TCNJ Merit Scholar TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Senior Student Teaching, Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School, Levittown, PA, Fall 2013 - Taught 29 second graders at Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School - Planned and taught language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies lessons - Employed numerous classroom management strategies in order to keep the classroom running smoothly - Designed and implemented a family engagement project in order to involve parents in their students learning - Assigned authentic writing assignments, evaluated the results, recognized the areas in which each student struggles, and determined how best to help them improve - Utilized Full Option Science System (FOSS) curriculum to conduct inquiry based science learning - Used enVisionMATH and Teachers Curriculum Institute curricula Junior Professional Experience, Bear Tavern Elementary School, Hopewell, NJ, Fall 2012 -Observed, assisted, and taught math, science, and social studies to two 5th grade classes -25 students in each class -Planned and taught a science unit on Light and Magnetism -Integrated Smartboard technology into classroom instruction in order to make lessons more interactive. -Employed differentiated instruction to address student learning styles and abilities -Developed classroom management and organizational skills -Assessed students on their literacy skills and recommended appropriate remediation Sophomore Professional Experience, Parkway Elementary School, Ewing, NJ, Spring 2012 -Observed, assisted, and taught in a 4th grade classroom with 22 students -Taught multiple math and science lessons

Sophomore Professional Experience, Antheil Elementary School, Ewing, NJ, Fall 2011 - Observed and assisted in a classroom of 20 kindergarten students -Focused on reading and writing methodology -Conducted a case study that focused on one students development -Administered DRAII test to a kindergarten student

-Focused on math and science teaching methodology -Implemented an intervention plan to correct struggling students misconceptions in math

Allison Pushman

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Substitute Teacher - Linwood Public Schools, May - June 2013 - Hopewell Valley Regional School District - February 2014 to present - Experience at Elementary and Middle School levels - Follow lessons plans and implement classroom and behavioral management techniques set in place by the classroom teacher - Worked as an paraprofessional with individual students as well as in special education classrooms Teacher at Summer Enrichment Program at Seaview Avenue Elementary School, 2012, 2013 -3 week program, five days a week -Interactive science class for grades 3-5 -Conducted multiple experiments each day that challenged students misconceptions about the world -Dr. Seuss themed class for grades K-2 - Shared love of reading with young students - Planned related crafts and activities to complement each Dr. Seuss book

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Teacher Evaluations, SGOs, and Performance Assessments with Mark Wise, Supervisor of Curriculum and - New Jersey Education Association Teachers Convention, November 2013 - edcampNJ Conference, November 2013 - Attended teacher/administrator led discussions on various education topics, such as technology, - Formative Assessment: Theory and Practice with Dr. Caroline Wylie of ETS, August 2013 - AD/HD Workshop with Katherine McGavern of CHADD, August 2013 - Project Learning Tree Workshop with Lindsay Harrington, November 2012 - Teaching English Language Learners Workshop with Dr. Jean Wong, November 2012 - Anti Bullying Workshop, October 2012 - Participated in a story telling workshop and worked collaboratively with college-age students with disabilities in - Full Option Science System (FOSS) Workshop, April 2012 - Lucy Calkins: The Reading and Writing Project Conference, Spring 2012
the Career and Community Services program at The College of New Jersey, October 2012 standards-based grading, meaningful assessments Instruction in West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, December 2013

- Attended various educational workshops at the Teachers College, Columbia University

ACTIVITIES AND RELATED EXPERIENCE -Mentor to freshmen college students majoring in Elementary Education -Competitive Event Judge for the New Jersey Technology Student Association 2013 State Conference -Volunteer at Kidsbridge Tolerance Museum at the College of New Jersey -Active member of the SNJEA chapter at TCNJ -Active member of the Teachers of Young Children Association at TCNJ -Volunteer at the child care center at the TCNJ clinic OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Food Service at local ice cream shop, the Margate Dairy Bar, Summers 2010-2012 - Assisted in the training of new employees - Communicated effectively with customers - Worked collaboratively with other employees