Amy Wuko

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ
Instructional Teaching Certificate, English (P-12), expected May 2014
Cumulative GPA: 3.628 Cum Laude
Current & Active Member of Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education
Bachelor of the Arts in Communication Studies, earned May 2009

Will qualify for NJ Certificate of Eligibility of Advanced Standing, English (P-12), June 2014
Passed Middle School English Language Arts Praxis
Passed English Language, Literature, and Composition: Content Knowledge Praxis

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Hawthorne High School, Hawthorne, NJ 1/2014-Present
Student Teacher
Develop and implement unit and daily lesson plans for 11
th
& 12
th
grade students using a variety of
instructional methodologies and assessments while utilizing NJCCCS.
Work collaboratively to advance horizontal integration across multiple content areas.
Incorporate technology, critical thinking, and creativity into various lessons.
Apply excellent classroom management skills to develop a safe environment conducive to student
success.
Hawthorne High School, Hawthorne, NJ 9/2013-12/2013
Fieldwork Intern
Observed and taught 11
th
& 12
th
grade English classes, interacted positively with students, and assisted
with daily tasks such as attendance and grading.
Established excellent rapport with students, staff and other members of the school community.
Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ 1/2013-5/2013
Content Area Tutoring
Used data to analyze student strengths and create a personal educational program.
Assisted the student with the application of diverse reading and writing strategies.
Created authentic assessments to reinforce content area.

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Bergen Barracudas Club Swim Team, Mahwah, NJ 9/2011-3/2014
Competitive Swim Team Elite Group Coach
Plan and implement season long training regime.
Focus on teaching advanced & efficient stroke technique.
Encourage goal setting, time management and the development of a positive work ethic.
YMCA of Greater Bergen County, Hackensack, NJ 9/2009-8/2011
After-School Program Counselor
Supervised elementary school students after school hours & helped them with homework.
Organized and implemented a comprehensive sports and arts program.
Swim Team Coach
Created appropriate swim workouts for young athletes of all abilities.
Promoted sportsmanship and a healthy lifestyle.


OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Wildwood Crest Beach Patrol, Wildwood Crest, NJ Summer 2003-2009
Open-Water Lifeguard
Participated in daily training exercises designed to attain and reinforce the knowledge and skill set
needed to provide the safest, most competent & reliable lifeguarding services possible to the public.

OTHER CERTIFICATIONS
PARCC ELA Preparation Lifeguard Training & First Aid
NJ Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights & NJ Bullying 101 CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
District of Lodi, Bergen County Substitute Athlete Protection
Certified Coach Member of USA Swimming

ACTIVITIES
Division III Collegiate Swim Team, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ Winter 2005-2009
Four Year Varsity Swimmer
MVP & Team Captain Senior Year

References & Letters of Recommendation Available Upon Request