John William Donnelly

Donnelly_J@lynchburg.edu
5597 Brownsville Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434)-996-4191 (cell)
Objective: Obtain a position as an elementary school teacher that will utilize my strong
dedication to childrens development and to their educational needs.
Education:
Bachelors of Science (Cum Laude), Lynchburg College, Virginia, September 10th 2016
Major: Interdisciplinary Studies- Teacher Ed (K-6)
GPA: 3.6
Licensure:
Teacher licensure for K-6 EXPECTED in December 2016
Related Coursework:
Human Development from Birth through Adolescence, Classroom Management,
Instructional Strategies, Childrens Literature, World Geography, Methods: Language Arts &
Social Studies, Methods: Science & Math
Related Experience:
Student Teacher, Fourth Grade, Yellow Branch Elementary, Rustburg, Virginia,
Fall 2016
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Developed Lesson Plans for fourth Virginia Studies, Word Study, Reading, and Writing
in line with the Virginia Standards of Learning
Taught History, Word Study, Reading, and Writing.
Co-planned and Co-taught Reading classes with Special Education Teacher.
Differentiated Instruction based on student's accommodations and learning styles
Administered formal and informal assessments
Created engaging and interactive activities
Participated in PLC and IEP/SPED meetings in addition to Parent Teacher Conferences.
Member of KSSP Program to South Korea, June-July 2016

Taught English to 5th and 6th grade students at Seowon Elementary School in Daejeon,
South Korea
Presented students with information on American sports, music, and culture in addition to
teaching them English too
Field III Teacher Assistant/Teacher, Fourth Grade, Boonsboro Elementary School,
Lynchburg, Virginia, Fall 2015

Observed a fourth grade cooperating teacher as she taught her Math Lessons
Prepared small group and whole group lesson plans on specific Math information that
pertained to the Virginia Standards of Learning.
Co-Taught small math activities with students that needed additional accommodations
Field II Tutor, Book Buddies, First Grade, TC Miller Elementary School,
Lynchburg VA, 2014

Tutored a first grade student twice a week who struggled with their reading skills and
abilities
Prepared interactive and engaging activities and study tools that were tailored towards the
students needs and the Virginia Standards of Learning
Read short stories with the student to model effective reading
Reviewed high frequency sight words every day we interacted
Built a rapport with the student who was known to have a hard time connecting with
teachers
Field I Teacher Assistant, First Grade, Perrymont Elementary School, Lynchburg,
Virginia 2014
Observed a first grade classroom
Assisted cooperating teacher with morning and class work
Constructed journals reflecting on effective teaching techniques
Interacted with students and helped them with their school work

Work History
Basketball Camp Counselor, Western Albemarle High School, Crozet, Virginia
2009-2012
Computer Skills
Microsoft Word

Smart Board

Microsoft PowerPoint

Google Docs

Twitter

Infinite Campus

Pinterest

PowerSchool

Activities and Awards:

President of Kappa Delta Pi Honors Society (2015-2016), President of Lynchburg Colleges
Mens Club Basketball Team (2014-2016, Member of Phi Delta Theta VA Theta Fraternity
Deans List 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016