Erica N.

Farber
ericanfarber@gmail.com
http://ericafarber.weebly.com

OBJECTIVE
Obtain a teaching position to inspire a love for learning in my students through an engaging, student-centered approach.

EDUCATION
The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Bachelor of Arts in Womens and Gender Studies
December 2015, Cumulative GPA: 3.6, Deans List

CERTIFICATIONS
Provisional, Elementary Education, State of New Jersey, September 2016
Praxis Exam Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects, January 2015
CEAS, Elementary School with Subject Matter Preparation: Mathematics (5-8), May 2016
Praxis Exam Middle School Mathematics, March 2015
CEAS, Elementary School with Subject Matter Preparation: Language Arts Literacy (5-8), May 2016
Praxis Exam Middle School English Language Arts, August 2015
Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Training, TCNJ, April 2015

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
6th Grade Teacher, Smalley Elementary School, Bound Brook, NJ, September 2016 - Present
Teach students in math, reading, writing, science, and social studies by incorporating direct and scaffolded
instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Collaborate with ASI teacher to improve reading and writing of students below grade level.
Provide small-group instruction and conference one-on-one with students in reading, writing, and math.
Integrate Google Classroom, Docs, Slides, and Forms into daily activities and projects.
Implement Responsive Classroom and Restorative Practice strategies in order to connect with students.
Monitor student progress using baseline and periodic assessments in all subjects throughout the year.
Extended Learning Academy teacher to 4th grade students reading below grade level.

Leave Replacement Teacher, James Monroe Elementary School, Edison, NJ, February - May 2016
Developed innovative lessons for 2nd graders with objectives aligned to Common Core State Standards.
Integrated technology into daily instruction and utilized for assessments to engage and prepare students for
the 21st century.
Provided a supportive learning environment that promotes confidence, collaboration, and curiosity.

Student Teaching, Constable Elementary School, South Brunswick, NJ, Fall 2015
Taught daily lessons to 3rd grade students to instill a love for learning across all subjects.
Applied differentiated instruction to promote a student-centered learning environment.
Utilized formative and summative assessments to inform my teaching and help students succeed.
Promoted self-regulation by having students reflect on their learning to create goals for the future.
Effectively managed student behavior to ensure a positive and focused learning environment.
Challenged students to think critically by setting high expectations for all students.

Junior Field Experience, Hopewell Elementary School, Hopewell, NJ, Spring 2015
Cooperated with two teachers to help instruct a collaborative, in-class support 1st grade class.
Reinforced a positive classroom community while leading morning meetings and lessons using a
Responsive Classroom approach.
Taught differentiated and scaffolded lessons in math, science, social studies, and literacy twice a week to
engage all students and ensure the success of students with and without IEPs.
Designed and implemented a creative and engaging two-week unit on care and appreciation of the Earth.
Developed a differentiation action plan based on the needs of specific groups and individuals.
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Math and Science Practicum, Pace Charter School of Hamilton, Hamilton, NJ, Fall 2014
Integrated literacy and STEAM instruction to create exciting lessons for 2nd grade students.
Encouraged students from an urban setting by providing detailed feedback following assignments.

Reading and Literature Practicum, Stony Brook Elementary School, Pennington, NJ, Spring 2014
Observed successful teaching strategies to implement in mini-lessons in a 4th grade classroom.
Shadowed a student and administered literacy assessments to analyze the students development.
Discovered the best practices to engage unmotivated readers using partner and group reading through
observation and research.

Preschool Aide, East Brunswick High School Preschool Program, East Brunswick, NJ, September 2011 - June 2012
Developed creative lessons for station activities through a practical high school course.

Volunteer, Warnsdorfer Elementary School Homework Club, East Brunswick, NJ, September 2008 - June 2011
Tutored 4th and 5th grade students with learning disabilities and attention disorders.
Collaborated with teachers and peers to best serve students interests and individual learning styles.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Office Assistant, Womens and Gender Studies Office, TCNJ, Ewing, NJ, September 2013 - May 2014
Assisted faculty by making copies and scans, while answering phones and greeting visitors.
Used Microsoft Word and Excel to type data, and ran errands around campus for professors.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Training - 15 hours, 2016-2017
Bound Brook School District Mentor Program - 30 hours, 2016-2017
Bound Brook School District New Teacher Academy, 2016-2017
Google Training Level 1, September and October 2016
Restorative Practices, September 2016
AED CPR Program, August 2016
South Brunswick School District Professional Development Day, November 2015
Strategies and Rules for Language and Phonics Workshop
How to Nurture a Culturally Responsive Classroom Workshop
Introduction to Self-Regulation (3-5) Workshop
Project Learning Tree Workshop, April 2015
NJEA Convention, November 2014
Technology Tools For All Students Workshop

HONORS, LEADERSHIP, AND AFFILIATIONS

New Jersey Education Association, Fall 2016 - Present
Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society, Fall 2015
Presenter, Celebration of Student Achievement, Fall 2014
New Jersey Student Education Association, Fall 2014 - Spring 2015
National Science Teachers Association, Fall 2014 - Spring 2015
Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority: Programming Chair, Fall 2014; Recruitment Committee, Fall 2013 - Fall 2014;
Sisterhood Chair, Spring 2014; Philanthropy Committee, Fall 2013 - Spring 2014; Member, Spring 2013 - Spring 2015
Triota Honor Society, Spring 2013

SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; Google: Classroom, Docs, Forms, Sheets, Slides;
Smart Boards; Promethean Boards; Document Viewers; Conversational in Spanish and Italian.