Tom Blanchard

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21-13 21 Road, Apt 1A

blanchard.tom@gmail.com
Astoria, NY 11105
(917) 599-8081
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Education
Hunter College

MS, Childhood Education (1-6)

2015
GPA: 3.97
TESOL Extension
2016 (expected)
Syracuse University
BS, Drama, Minor Music Industry
2004
GPA: 3.53
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Clinical Experience
PS 130, Chinatown NYC
Student Teacher, Grade 2 Gifted and Talented Classroom
2014 - Present
Instruct whole group, small group and individuals, aligning instruction with Common Core standards
Differentiate instruction for advanced, emergent bilingual students, students with IEPs and struggling students
Provide targeted written and verbal feedback for students based on formative and summative assessments
Collaboratively design curriculum
Plan lessons in English language arts, math and science
Manage classroom activities, behavior and transitions
Student Teacher, Grade 4
2013 - 2014
Taught whole group, small group and individuals, aligning instruction with Common Core standards
Planned and implemented guided reading instruction for higher level readers
Planned differentiated, whole class lessons in math, English language arts and social studies
Collaborated with cooperating teacher and special education teacher to plan instruction
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Additional Experience
New York Public Radio (WNYC and WQXR)
Associate Director of Patron Programs
2012 - 2013
Manager, Patron Programs and Major Gifts
2009 - 2012
SKILL: Leadership/Strategy
Facilitated department discussions and engaged staff in collective problem solving and collaboration
Solicited and stewarded more than 2,000 patron donors to raise approximately $3 million annually
Developed benchmarks and strategic plan for yearly Patron program success
SKILL: Project management
Managed Patron program operations including donor relations, research, gift processing, mass
communication (email and mail), database management, creation of solicitation letters

Jazz at Lincoln Center

Major Gifts Officer
2007 - 2009
Associate, Individual Giving
2006 - 2007
Assistant, Special Events
2005 - 2006
SKILL: Donor Relations
Facilitated donor relationships to build affinity for Jazz at Lincoln Center and increase annual revenue
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Skills and Activities

Highly proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Docs and fundraising software
Volunteer mentor with iMentor
2012 - Present
Choral singer with the Manhattan Choral Ensemble
2005 - Present