DINA M.

LIPPEY
52 Shannon Road | Bridgewater, NJ 08807 | 908-917-1790 | dina.lippey@gmail.com

EDUCATION Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY Master of Arts in Elementary Inclusive Education, Expected May 2014 Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, May 2012 Honors in Sociology Thesis: Motherhood and Support TEACHING EXPERIENCE Manhattan School for Children, New York, NY Student Teacher, 5th Grade, January 2014-May 2014 Developed a positive classroom management style, using Responsive Classroom to increase student engagement and learning. Differentiated classroom instruction based on carefully gathered data and research; maximized engagement and learning. Conducted small group and individual conferences across subjects; pushed students to higher-order, critical thinking about their work. Regularly reflected on my teaching; adjusted my practice based on feedback and results. Jesse Isador Strauss School, New York, NY Student Teacher, 1st Grade, September 2013-December 2013 Learned how to use a lesson plan template to create a strong lesson for young students Built strong use of concise language to get across lesson objectives to students Created systems to record and track student progress across subject areas. Used technology, especially the Smart Board during instruction to create interactive learning experiences for the students. Gymboree Play & Learn, New York, NY Lead Teacher, Infant and Toddler, September 2011-May 2013 Interpreted and customized company-issued lesson plans; taught young children and parents about music, movement and social skill building. Fostered a kind, caring, and open report with customers; met company goals for enrollment and sales. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Johnson and Johnson Community Outreach, September 2011-May 2012 Johnson and Johnson Community Outreach Intern Conducted conference calls, in-person meetings, and emails; successfully built a partnership between Johnson & Johnson and The Diocese of Metuchen. Designed a STEM curriculum for Catholic Schools in New Jersey: I am in Elementary School and I am Going to College to help students understand the importance of going to college through the STEM content area lens. Head Start, New Brunswick, NJ, September 2010-May 2011 Civil Engagement and Service Education Partnership: Classroom Assistant Reported once weekly to lead teacher in distribution of materials and classroom management; allowed the class to function more smoothly. Reflected weekly through electronic journaling; applied sociological concepts to my experiences. SKILLS Computer: Proficient in MS Office Suite, IBM SPSS Software, Scratch Programming, Smart Board