Adam W.

Parkinson
438 - 54th Street, West New York, NJ 07093
P: (201) 787 - 5878 E: adamwparkinson@gmail.com
Objective

Obtain a teaching position where I can foster a sense of community pride and activism in students by
engaging them in activities that link classroom experiences to the world around them.

Education

Saint Peter's University - Jersey City, NJ (August 2013 - Present)

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Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and American Studies (GPA: 3.9/4.0)

Certifications

CEAS, Elementary Education, State of New Jersey

CEAS, Middle School Mathematics, State of New Jersey
CEAS, Middle School Social Studies, State of New Jersey
New Jersey Substitute Teacher Credential
Google Certified Educator, Level 1

Professional Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office, MAC and PC systems, Google Apps, and SMART Board technology
Bilingual - English and Spanish

Work Experience

Hudson Learning Center - Union City, NJ (September 2013 - Present)

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Guttenberg Board of Education - Guttenberg, NJ (February 2016 - June 2016)

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Substitute Teacher
Taught K-8th grade students in classroom settings when teachers were absent

Saint Peter's University - Jersey City, NJ (January 2016 - May 2016)

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High School Credit Recovery Facilitator, Private Tutor, and Small Group Instructor
Tutored K-12th grade students in all academic areas in an urban setting

Health Fair Counselor - Health and Fitness Organization

Promoted health and fitness to students from the Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio No. 39 Grammar School

West New York Recreation Department - West New York, NJ (June - August 2011/12/13)
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Counselor - Arts and Crafts Department

Developed creative activities for children ages 5-13

Volunteer Experience

West New York Board of Education - West New York, NJ (January 2014 - Present)
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Saint Peter's University - Jersey City, NJ (January 2016 - May 2016)

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Open House Volunteer - Caulfield School of Education

Promoted the elementary and secondary education programs to potential students

Women Rising Project Home - Jersey City, NJ (December 2014 - March 2016)
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President (January 2016 - Present), Vice President (January 2015 - December 2015)
Influenced decisions that positively impacted the West New York School District

Student Volunteer/Event Coordinator

Coordinated events for women and children affected by substance abuse and trauma

New City Kids - Jersey City, NJ (August 2013 - January 2014)

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Small Group Volunteer - Tutoring Department

Mentored 1st-8th grade low-income students in an urban environment

Classroom Internships

Weehawken High School - Weehawken, NJ (Fall 2016 Semester)

Anna L. Klein School - Guttenberg, NJ (Fall 2015 Semester)

Joseph H. Brensinger No. 17 Elementary School - Jersey City, NJ (Spring 2015 Semester)

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Student Teaching Experience - Seventh/Eighth Grade Mathematics

Junior Field Experience - First Grade
Sophomore Field Experience - Fifth Grade Language Arts/Social Studies

Praxis Scores

Elementary Education: Reading and Language Arts (5002) - 191

Elementary Education: Mathematics (5003) - 185
Elementary Education: Social Studies (5004) - 190
Elementary Education: Science (5005) - 163
Middle School: Social Studies (5089) - 163
Middle School: Mathematics (5169) - 174

Memberships

West New York Board of Education Standing Committee Assignments/Memberships

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Community Relations (Chair), Personnel/Policy, Finance, Facilities, Education/Special

Education/Technology, Request for Proposal/Request for Quotation

West New York Board of Education Annual District Committee Assignments/Memberships

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Affirmative Action, New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum, Technology Plan

Awards and Honors

West New York Board of Education Awards/Honors

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Representative - Hudson County School Board Association

Urban School Boards Vice President Award - South Jersey African American Chamber of Commerce
Excellence Award - Communitarian Media Network & Cambio Publications Group LLC
Certificate of Election - Board of County Canvassers of Hudson County
Joint Legislative Resolution Citation - New Jersey Senate and General Assembly
National Education Association's Read Across America Certificate of Appreciation
Keynote Speaker - The College of New Jersey's Conference for Aspiring Teachers
Lifetime Member - Memorial High School Alumni Association
Valedictorian - Memorial High School's Class of 2013

Saint Peter's University Awards/Honors

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Most Noble Order of the Peacock Academic Honor Society - Office of the Provost
Vice President - Alpha Alpha Delta Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi - International Honor Society in Education
Sigma Alpha Pi - National Society of Leadership and Success
Gold Keys Recipient - Order of the Cross Keys Honor Society
Ignatian Award - The Office of Student Life and Development
2014 Gold Medal Academic Recipient - Caulfield School of Education
Vice President - Student Education Association