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Samantha J. Varano

(484)-653-7194

samanthajvarano@gmail.com

Local Address: 

320 E. Beaver Ave., Apt. 421

State College, PA 16801

RESUME

Contact

Information

 

Objective

 

Education

Permanent Address:

1404 Manorwood Drive

West Chester, PA 19382

Seeking a teaching position in the elementary education field with grades Pre-K to fourth.

Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Expected Graduation: May 2015

Bachelors Degree in Childhood and Early Adolescent Education (Pre-K – 4) Cumulative GPA: 3.82/4.00

Experience

Bennett Family Center                                    University Park, PA                          Feb. 2014- Present

America Reads Student-Aid

  • Engaged with infants and toddlers during playtime

  • Assisted lead teachers when administering snack and during play activites

 

Easterly Parkway Elementary School          State College, PA                              Feb. 2014- Present

America Reads Student-Aid

  • Worked individually with students when reading, writing, and during math centers

  • Administered small group centers and activities

 

Easterly Parkway Elementary School          State College, PA                              Feb. 2014- Present

America Reads Student-Aid

  • Worked individually with students when reading, writing, and during math centers

  • Administered small group centers and activities

Harrison’s Dance Studios                               West Chester, PA                              Oct. 2003- Present

Dance Teacher

  • Teach students ages 3-7 the basic dance positions and techniques

  • Choreograph dance routines for spring recital

  • Review and help students perfect the dance steps through repetition and critiques

  • Maintain a classroom of about 8 to 15 students

 

Bradford Heights Elementary School           Downingtown, PA                           Jan. 2012- Apr. 2012

Student Observer

  • Assisted to lead teacher

  • Graded worksheets and tests

  • Aided students with class work and assignments

  • Read with students individually

  • Guided students through group work

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13th and Union Elementary School              Reading, PA                                   Nov. 2011- Dec. 2011

Pre-Service Teacher

  • Worked one-on-one with student learners

  • Corrected quizzes and worksheets

  • Administered Letter Naming Fluency tests

  • Assisted students through group activities or centers

  • Performed duties to assist the teacher

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Riverside Elementary School                         Reading, PA                                  Oct. 2011- Nov. 2011

Pre-Service Teacher

  • Evaluated student’s assignments and homework

  • Engaged with students during language arts centers

  • Prompted English Language Learning students during standardized testing

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Live n’ Learn Station                                      Reading, PA                                   Sept. 2011- Oct. 2011

Pre-Service Teacher

  • Engaged with students during creative centers

  • Instructed and monitored students during small group activities

  • Assisted teacher with displaying work around classroom

Skills

  • Effectively communicate with parents, students, and coworkers

  • Organized with filing paperwork and conducting lessons

  • Efficient in all Apple products, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint

     

Accomplishments

  • Honor's Society

  • Dean’s List (Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013)

  • Chester County Chapter Trustee Scholarship (Spring 2012, Fall 2012)

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