Natalie Christine Cole

Cell phone: 610-888-5766

Email: natalieccole@gmail.com

EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, May 2015 (expected)
Master of Education Curriculum and Instruction | 3.88 / 4.00
Bachelor of Science in Special Education, minor in Psychology | 3.83 / 4.00
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CERTIFICATION
Pennsylvania Instructional Certification, May 2015 (pending)
Special Education PK - 8
Special Education 7 - 12
Reading Specialist K - 12

PROFESSIONAL SEMESTER
Houserville Elementary School, State College, PA
January- May 2015
Student Teaching- Learning Support
Student Profiles: 3rd-5th grade, Specific Learning Disability, ADHD, ODD, CP and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Utilized an integrated model of Read 180/System 44 to deliver differentiated reading instruction in the learning
support setting
Collaborated with my mentor teacher to co-write a students IEP
Collaborated with the physical therapist to co-teach an integrated social skills and physical therapy yoga group
Implemented a differentiated model of Social Thinking to decrease problem behavior and increase appropriate
social interactions
o Designed a bulletin board with Social Thinking terminology to supplement instruction
Designed a behavior intervention to increase task completion
Developed individualized instruction plan to increase reading comprehension for a student and implementing a
weekly progress monitoring system to assess student growth
Utilized technology to facilitate a multi-modal learning environment

RELATED EXPERIENCE
CIU 10 Matternville Preschool, Port Matilda, PA
September- December 2014
Personal Care Aide
Student profiles: seven preschool students between ages 3-6 diagnosed with autism
Designed and implemented a positive behavior plan to significantly reduce students problem behaviors
Inscribed daily a record of student behavior to generate data for instruction
Operated one-on-one with student to scaffold and accommodate instruction in accordance with students IEP
Summer Reading Camp, University Park, PA
June- August 2014
Practicum Experience
Student profiles: 3rd and 4th grade, struggling in general education and Specific Learning Disability in Reading
Designed and executed whole group, small group and individual lessons within a thematic unit
Supported student driven research to facilitate expression of knowledge across multiple modalities
Radio Park Elementary School, State College, PA
September- December 2013
Practicum Experience
Student profiles: 1st grade, Title 1, Specific Learning Disability in Reading and Math, general education students
Delivered daily individualized one-on-one instruction in math, reading, writing and behavior to support the
classroom curriculum
Implemented a weekly progress monitoring system using math CBMs, Dibels probes, writing prompts and
frequency counts to collect data and make instructional decisions
Camp Sequoia, Pottstown, PA and Pennsburg, PA
Summers 2012 and 2013
Independent Skills Instructor and Female Counselor
Student profiles: 3rd to 12th grade, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Conduct Disorder and Social Anxiety
Designed and executed a independent skills curriculum to a camp of 80 boys ages 8-18
Differentiated weekly lessons based on age, ability level and prior knowledge
Collaborated and co-taught lessons with another counselor
State College High School, State College, PA
March- May 2012
Practicum Experience
Student profiles: 9th and 10th grade academic literacy, Specific Learning Disability and ADHD
Created and taught explicit instruction-based lesson plans to support the classroom curriculum

Natalie Christine Cole

Cell phone: 610-888-5766
Email: natalieccole@gmail.com

WORK EXPERIENCE
Hansen Home and Pet, State College, PA
Care for pets and communicate with vacationing owners across Centre County

June 2014- present

LEADERSHIP and ACTIVITIES

Alumni Chair, Penn State University Club Swim Team
May 2014- present
Secretary, Penn State University Club Swim Team
May 2012- May 2014
Morale Chair, Donor and Alumni Committee Member for THON 2014
September 2013- February 2014
Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon
2010-2014
Selected to represent Club Swimming in THON 2014
Weekend Warrior for Club Swimming in THON 2013
Participated in and hosted fundraising trips for THON 2012; THON 2013; THON 2014

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Penn State Habitat for Humanity spring break trip in Vero Beach, FL
Life Skills PSU
Respite Worker
Mentored one-on-one daily with an individual with Aspergers Syndrome to engage with others
in the community

March 2014
January 2012
Summer 2012

SPECIAL SKILLS
CPR and First Aid Certified
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Proficient with Prezi presentation tools
Trained in: Read 180, System 44, Connecting Math Concepts, Reading Mastery, Spelling Mastery, Social Thinking,
Aimsweb Software and IEP Writer

PERSONAL
Competitive Swimmer
Marathon Runner
Avid skier
Skilled in crocheting and sewing
Beginning guitar player
References available upon request