Robin Pratko 66 Cottage Place, East Rutherford, NJ 07073

robinpratko@gmail.com 201.988.5328

E-PORTFOLIO robinpratko.weebly.com

CERTIFICATION Teacher of English, Standard Certificate August 2013

CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE

Language Arts Teacher, Grade 6 September 2015 June 2017

Woodcliff Middle School, Woodcliff Lake, NJ
Design curriculum that follows the Understanding by Design framework, aligning writing pieces, performance tasks,
and readings
Integrate technology to increase student engagement, including use of SMART Technologies and Kahoot!
Build background knowledge at the beginning of each unit using a jigsaw reading activity
Implement Writers Workshop and model the steps of the writing process for argumentative research essays
Prepare authentic, real-world PBL activities, such as a PSA about conserving earths resources
Monitor close reading and comprehension of poems, such as with the The Road Not Taken, based on student
annotations and collaborative discussions
Interpret assessment data to provide differentiated instruction associated with student centered learning objectives
aligned to the CCSS

Language Arts Teacher, Grade 7 and Grade 8 September 2012 June 2015
Lincoln Middle School, Passaic, NJ

Design tools to facilitate peer assessment and peer editing

Illustrate concepts via screencast on YouTube channel, such as with claims/thesis statements
Implement successful behavior modification plans using consistent and positive reward systems
Prepare debate unit as a form of authentic learning aligned to speaking and listening standards

Student Teacher & Practicum Teacher, Language Arts, Grade 8 2011 2012
Lincoln Middle School, Passaic, NJ

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Participated in learning walks through peer observations as a visitor and a host

Prepared professional development workshop on Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Collections program for ELA
Presented professional development workshops through application of training: Argumentative writing for the
Common Core, Schoolnet, & Achieve 3000

EXTRA-CURRICULAR SERVICE & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Coordinated stage crew, acquired props, and maintained budge as Stage Manger and Set Designer productions of
Aladdin Jr. and The Lion King Jr. at Woodcliff Middle School
Moderated Muggle Borns, a club for Harry Potter enthusiasts
Chaperoned a 3-day overnight field trip to the Fresh Air Funds Sharpe Reservation
Moderated the spelling bee at Lincoln Middle School in accordance with the Scripps National Spelling Bee

EDUCATION

William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ Degree in Progress

Masters of Education in Literacy with a Reading Specialist Concentration

William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ May 2012

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature & Secondary Education