Katelyn Arbadji

85 Garfield Street Dumont, NJ 07628

551-497-2735 arbadjk3@tcnj.edu
Objective
Obtain an elementary school teaching position where I can utilize the skills I have learned to meet every students
educational needs in a professional and creative manner.
Education
The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ
Bachelor of Science in Integrated STEM Elementary Education, May 2017
Cumulative GPA: 3.71/4.0; Deans List (6 out of 7 semesters)
Honors
Member of Kappa Delta Pi, Fall 2015
Certifications
CEAS, Elementary Education, State of NJ, Summer 2017
Praxis Exam- Elementary Education: Content Knowledge, June 2016
H.I.B Certification: Spring 2016
Substitute Teacher, Dumont Public School District, January 2016- Present
Leadership
LeaderShape: participated in a highly interactive, six day program focusing on developing and implementing leadership
skills, January 2017
Teaching Experience
Advanced Core Block Experience, Carroll Robbins Elementary School, Trenton, NJ, Spring 2016
Observed, assisted, and taught all content areas in a third grade classroom
Taught a two week unit on the Water Cycle in a creative, engaging, and hands on manner
Integrated technology into classroom instruction and learning activities
Student Teacher, Town Center Elementary School, West-Windsor Township, NJ, Fall 2016
Observed, assisted, and taught all content areas in a first grade classroom such as reading and writing workshop
using the units of study from Teachers College, Colombia University
Aligned classroom content with New Jersey Common Core State Standards
Taught guided reading groups based on instructional levels
Differentiated instruction for small reading groups
Created and facilitated student-centered math activities to enhance student learning
Created a Family Engagement Project in order to establish and maintain a positive and collaborative relationship
with families
Designed and analyzed an authentic writing task to identify patterns of strengths, misconceptions, needs, and
weaknesses in the beginning of the school year
Designed and analyzed math pre-assessments to inform instruction and create differentiated guided math groups
Participated in parent-teacher conferences and discussed best practices for interacting with parents with
cooperating teacher
Created and managed a warm and a positive classroom environment
Work Experience
Childcare Provider, Fall 2014-Spring 2016
Assisted mother in providing care for three children ages 2-10
Created purposeful activities to further enhance childrens understanding of nightly homework assignments
Camp Counselor, Ramapo Country Day Camp, Summer 2015-2016
Provided supervision for sixteen fourth grade girls in various activities throughout camp

Assisted campers with social, emotional, and behavioral skills and/or needs