Kellie A.

Rattigan
23 Lane of Acres, Shamong, NJ 08088

(609)280-2634

kellierattigan9@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Rider University, Lawrenceville, New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts
May 2015
Double Major: Elementary Education & Psychology
Double Minor: Early Childhood Education & Special Education
GPA: 3.8
Deans List every semester
STUDY ABROAD
University of Alcal, Alcal and Barcelona, Spain, May 2013
Comparative research study on special education in Spain versus the United States
Visited different special education schools, a home for adults with disabilities, and an American
school in Barcelona
Moderate level of Spanish comprehension and translation
EXPERIENCE
Spring 2015
Barclay Early Childhood Center, Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Student Teaching- Self-Contained Kindergarten Social Skills & Pre-school Inclusion
Differentiated instruction for students in accordance with IEPs
Modified lessons by providing print, visuals, and manipulatives
Supported students in a self-contained classroom by implementing behavior modification techniques
such as positive reinforcement and behavior charts
Developed and implemented lessons aligned with Common Core State Standards as well as
objectives stated in the Teaching Strategies Curriculum for pre-school students
Analyzed formative data from small group activities and observations to target an educational focus
Managed classroom behaviors by reinforcing expected behaviors and adjusting techniques as needed
Observed parent and teacher conferences to identify effective strategies when communicating with
parents
Collaborated daily with teachers in a Professional Learning Community to address relevant topics
such as report card data, potential interventions for students, and teacher evaluation
Fall 2014

UNOW Day Nursery, Princeton, New Jersey

Early Childhood Practicum Ages 3-4 Years Old
Created a documentation book depicting the importance of different areas of play in childrens
development
Collected and interpreted data to assess a childcare center based on criteria in Early Childhood
Environmental Rate Scale-Revised
Identified appropriate components of the early childhood program based on knowledge of Emergent
curriculum and information found in Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood
Programs (DAP).

Spring 2014

Millstone River School, West Windsor-Plainsboro, New Jersey

Junior Level Practicum Fifth Grade
Utilized knowledge of a balanced literacy framework by creating lessons in Readers and Writers
Workshop
Developed a unit plan that integrated subjects such as language arts, social studies, and speech
Administered assessments such as Columbia Reading Assessment, Fountas and Pinnell Oral Fluency
Scale, Ganske Developmental Spelling Analysis, and a miscue analysis to a student to conduct a case
study

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Examined and scored student writing artifacts using the Holistic Scoring Rubric for Writing from the
NJASK

Spring 2013

Constable Elementary School, South Brunswick, New Jersey

Junior Level Practicum Kindergarten
Prepared and co-taught math and literacy lessons aligned with the Common Core State Standards
Observed and implemented appropriate accommodations for English Language Learners
Assessed students using the K-1 Phonemic Awareness Inventory
Designed a learning package for a student who is an English Language Learner
Used a Functional Behavioral Assessment to create an appropriate intervention for a student

Spring 2013

Joseph Capello School in Mercer County Special Services School District, Hamilton, New Jersey
Special Education Practicum Pre-school
Designed and implemented a multi-sensory lesson for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder that
included music and movement
Facilitated one-on-one instruction using discrete trial teaching
Observed behavior modification techniques used such as a star chart to increase desired behaviors

Fall 2013

Columbus Elementary School, Trenton, New Jersey

Sophomore Level Practicum First Grade
Provided extra support to struggling students through small group instruction
Observed an effectively planned and structured literacy block
Identified successful classroom management techniques used by the teacher

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
2010-2011
Child Care Provider Saint Marys School of the Lakes, Medford, New Jersey
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Data Literacy, Evaluations, and SGOs
Rider University
2015
Using Formative Assessment to Inform Instruction
Rider University
Mastering the Mini Lesson
Rider University
NJCAP/PEI Kids (Child Assault Prevention)
Rider University
Yoga in the Classroom
Rider University
Technology in the Classroom
Kappa Delta Pi

2015
2015
2015
2014
2014

LEADERSHIP
Psychology Tutor Introduction to Psychology
Vice President Womens Lacrosse Club at Rider University
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
National & Regional Member Kappa Delta Pi
Member Council for Exceptional Children
Member Student New Jersey Education Association
COMPUTER SKILLS
Software: Weebly, Wikispace, Google (GoogleDoc, Drive, Presentation), Boardmaker, Microsoft (Word,
PowerPoint, Excel)
Hardware: iPad, Mac, PC, SMART Board