Taylor B.

Katawick
24 Monmouth Avenue Berlin, NJ (c) 609.858.3436 taylorkatawick@gmail.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Deeply committed to high quality education that fosters a productive learning community
Proficient in developing, implementing, and managing effective instruction
Ability to think analytically and creatively
Effective in differentiating instruction to stimulate and challenge all learners
EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Education

Specialization in Elementary Education, K-6
Bachelor of Arts in English
Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ
GPA: 3.1, Professional GPA: 3.58
New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing anticipated

December 2015

CLINICAL
PRACTICE

3rd Grade, John F. Kennedy Elementary School

September-December 2015
West Berlin, NJ
Designed and executed dynamic standard-based lesson plans in an inclusion classroom
Facilitated active learning through engagement strategies, hands-on exercises, and differentiation
Created an interdisciplinary physical science unit with a strong service learning component
Worked with programs such as Pearson Math, Fundations, Writers Workshop, and Guided Reading
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Participated in the implementation of 21 Century Learning into curriculum

PRACTICUM
EXPERIENCE

2nd Grade, Hurffville Elementary School

January-May 2015
Sewell, NJ
Administered the Burke Reading Inventory to an at-risk student
Provided individualized instruction to student to improve comprehension, retention, and fluency skills
3rd Grade, Oak Knoll Elementary School
September-December 2014
Williamstown, NJ
Taught a lesson on the history of Thanksgiving incorporating health, art, and music
4th Grade, Harry C. Sharp Elementary School
Camden, NJ
Provided assistance with writing skill development in a multicultural background urban school district

PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE

Mother Goose Learning Center

June 2015- Present
Classroom Teacher Age 2-3, Gibbsboro, NJ
Develop and instruct thematic activities introducing fundamental skills and ideas
Foster and maintain a safe environment for young learners to build essential social and behavior skills
TJ Maxx
August 2014-May 2015
Sales Associate, Deptford, NJ
Utilized interpersonal skills through customer service, teamwork, and training of new employees
Jewelry department and layaway trained key holder clerk, cashier
Childcare Provider
June 2013-August 2015
Full responsibility of three elementary school aged children
Duties included: homework help, meal preparation, transportation to sports practices and activities, etc.
Occasional week-long, overnight care when parents left the country

LEADERSHIP

Alpha Epsilon Phi, Rowan University Chapter

VP of Alumnae Correspondence, Philanthropy Chair
Maintained and ensured accurate and complete alumnae running records
Founded and oversaw alumnae board consisted of seven graduate mentors
Planned and maintained a calendar of philanthropy events and reported raised funds to relevant parties

PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS

ASCD Rowan University Student Chapter

Member of PEACE: Berlin Township Schools PTA