Heather A.

Newman
HeatherAmberNewman@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ May 2014
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary and Middle School Education
Liberal Studies, Math and Science
Concentration: Reading Endorsement
GPA: 3.562, Deans List, Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society, Cum Laude
Reading Certification: K-12 May 2014
Elementary School Teacher Grades: K-6
Elementary School Subject Matter Specialization: Math and Science

CLINICAL PRACTICUM
4
th
Grade, Holly Glen Elementary School, Williamstown, NJ Spring 2014
Executed instruction that covered the common core standards and implemented lessons with enthusiasm and
positivity that allowed students to fully engage.
Active within the school through after school programs, Home School Association meetings, faculty meetings
and used these experiences for professional development.

2
nd
Grade, Rowan University Reading Clinic, Glassboro, NJ Spring 2014
Developed and created individualized instruction to meet the needs of a child who struggled with reading and
writing, and aided the student in building confidence in the subject matter to foster further development.
Demonstrated clear knowledge of grade subject matter while maintaining order within the classroom by
keeping a comfortable and safe learning environment for the student.

JUNIOR PRACTICUM
3
rd
Grade, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ Fall 2013
4
th
Grade, Holly Glen Elementary School, Williamstown, NJ Spring 2013
2
nd
Grade, Petway Elementary School, Vineland, NJ Spring 2013
7
th
& 8
th
Grade, Mansion Avenue School, Audubon, NJ Fall 2011
5
th
Grade, Forest Hill Elementary School, Camden, NJ Spring 2011
Observed experienced teachers management and structure while learning how to build rapport with students
and assisted in the development of student learning.

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Substitute Teacher, Source4Teachers, Cherry Hill, NJ January 2014 Present
Conduct lesson plans established by the primary teacher and implement them thoroughly for a full school day
while maintaining a safe and productive learning environment for all students.
Resident Assistant, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ August 2011 May 2014
Facilitated the creation and maintenance of a sense of community and belonging among residents and
organized in-hall programs that provide the residents with opportunities for self management and social
engagement.
Research Sharing Assistant, Campbell Library, Glassboro, NJ September 2009 December 2013
Photo copied requested articles for patrons, retrieved books off shelves to be sent to other universities, opened
mail and packaged books to be shipped to other universities.

COLLEGIATE & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Circle K, Member (Senator), Elementary Education Club, Student Government Association (Senator), Rowan University
Haunted Student Center, Rowan University Clean and Green, Pie a Prof: The Eliminate Project, Relay for Life, Ronald
McDonald House, Habitat for Humanity, Kiwanis One Day

HONORS
Charlesworth Secondary Education Scholarship, Class of 1961 Scholarship, LaBruna Scholarship,
Dorothy Carney Scholarship, Showers Scholarship