Rebecca Goff

14 Boswell Rd.
Marlton, NJ 08053
(609) 670 8727
rebeccagoff27@gmail.com

Education
Stockton University Galloway, NJ
Masters of Education expected, May 2018
Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in Elementary Education May, 2016
Specializations in Middle School Language Arts and History
GPA 3.8, Cum Laude, Program Distinction

Burlington County College Mount Laurel, NJ

Associate of Arts May, 2014
Cum Laude

Certifications
State of New Jersey Department of Education
New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility
Middle School Specialization in English/Language Arts
Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certificate of Eligibility, expected August 2016
Reading Specialist Standard Certificate, expected June 2017

Significant Coursework
- Instructional Technology - Developmental Psychology - Children with Special Needs
- Educational Psychology - Diversity in Family, Schools, and the Community
- Effects of Media on Children - Developmental Reading - Curriculum Based Assessment

Professional Development
- English Language Arts Vocabulary Instruction 3 Hours
- Grade 3-8 PARCC Released Items 3 Hours
- Schoolwide Fiction and Nonfiction Reading Unit of Study 6 Hours
- Guided Reading Instruction 6 Hours
- Accelerating the Success of Struggling Readers 6 Hours

Related Experience
Merchantville School District Merchantville, NJ
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4 Grade Teacher September 2016 June 2017
Devised and implemented creative and meaningful lesson plans that effectively addressed the
diverse learning styles of each child.
Initiated and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and faculty.
Designed and implemented an effective model of guided reading instruction.
Differentiated reading and writing lessons based on students individual needs.
Collaborated with staff and other professionals to share new resources and strategies.
Integrated technology in the classroom to enhance student engagement.
Increased parental involvement by consulting with parents, newsletters, progress reports and
teacher's webpage.
Planned and executed research-based lessons, assessments, and projects to meet various learning
needs and styles.
Riverside School District Riverside, NJ
Instructional Aide, Pre-School April, 2016 Present
Assisted in various classroom management techniques.
Assess developmental needs of the children and cater for them.
Maintained a healthy and safe environment for students and staff.
Maintained and updated classroom bulletin boards and assisted the teacher in over all classroom
environment maintenance.
Assisted the teacher in classroom activities as instructed.
Interacted with the children on regular basis and conducted informal assessments when directed.
Effectively collaborated with faculty and staff.
Assisted in parent orientation night and Preschool Open House.

Delanco School District Delanco, NJ

Student Teacher January, 2016 April, 2016
Collaborated with teachers to design creative and meaningful lessons.
Worked in one-on-one conferences with students struggling with their writing.
Introduced and facilitated literacy centers in the classroom during reading and writing blocks.
Initiated a classroom management plan using a website that parents can join and follow.
Attended a workshop to learn about the new school resources used by the district.
Differentiated reading and writing lessons based on students individual needs.
Created various formative and summative assessments to assess students learning.
Attended various professional development workshops focusing on English Language Arts.
Delanco School District Delanco, NJ
80+ Observation Hours September, 2015 December, 2015
Gained experience in a middle school Language Arts classroom twice a week for a total of 80
hours.
Taught small group and whole group lessons based on reading and writing skills.
Attended school and community events in an attempt to get involved in the school district.

Uptown School Complex Atlantic City, NJ

80+ Observation Hours January, 2015 May, 2015
Gained experience in various teaching methods by observing a fifth grade classroom twice a
week for a total of 80 hours.
Collaborated with teachers during a seminar on how to integrate affective grouping strategies in
the classroom.
Attended professional development workshops focused on formative and summative assessment.

Activities & Awards

- NJSEA, Member, 2012 present - Special Olympics, Volunteer, 2009 - present
- Urban Teacher Academy, TCNJ, Member, 2011 - Deans List, Fall 2012 Spring 2016
- CPR and First Aid Certified
Skills
Google Classroom

Differentiated Instruction

Instructional Technology

Classroom Management

Hands-On Learning

Active Engagement

Balanced Literacy

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Interpersonal and Communication

Guided Reading Instruction