Harley Ventura

Ele me nt ary Te ac he r C andidat e

Contact Resume Objective:

203-418-1158 Elementary School Teacher with experience managing classrooms of

20-25 students. Adept at using positive reinforcement teaching
Venturah1@southernct.edu techniques to encourage student behavior and growth. Certified
teacher in state of Connecticut, with a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies
Fairfield, CT
and Elementary Education (1-6) certificate. Looking to leverage my
creativity and teaching experience to engage at-risk students.

Field Experience Education

Fall 2016 Dr. Reginald Mayo Early Childhood Center New Haven, CT Southern Connecticut State University:
-B.S. INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES /
Spring 2017 Bryant Elementary School Bridgeport, CT (3rd Grade) concentration in STEM and English
May 2019
Fall 2017 East Rock Magnet School New Haven, CT
-B.A. ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Spring 2018 Bryant Elementary School Bridgeport, CT (3rd Grade) May 2019

Fall 2018 Bryant Elementary School Bridgeport, CT (3rd Grade) GPA: 3.4
Spring 2019 Madison School Bridgeport, CT (1st Grade) Dean’s List: Fall 2015, Fall 2017

Professional Experience Sacred Heart University:

-Masters of Education
FIRST GRADE STUDENT TEACHER Started August 2019
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Madison School / Bridgeport, CT / January 2019 – May 2019
▪ Provided small group instruction as per students’ IEPs and Key Skills
•
administered ongoing assessments in order to monitor students’
Lesson Planning
▪ progress
Communication Skills
▪ Create and adapt lesson plans according to students’ academic
• Creativity & Positive Attitude
needs, including both individual and group work
Classroom Management
▪ Prepared for and attended parent/teacher conferences and PPTs
▪
Differentiated Instruction
▪ Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on
Time Management Skills
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activities
▪ Certifications
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Elementary Education (1-6)
#C072019002706
• Expires July 9th, 2022
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BUILDING SUBSTITUTE
Ox Ridge School / Darien, CT / September 2019 - Present
▪ Adhere to the curriculum and lesson plans assigned by the classroom teacher
▪ Take attendance and document daily notes
▪ Ensure classroom and work is safe and orderly
▪ Oversee the normal classroom rhythms
▪ Maintain positive relationships with students’ school wide

Experience subbing in grades: K-5, Special Education and Learning Center Classrooms

TUTORING
Fairfield, CT / 2015 – Present
Tutored in all academic subject areas and guided students in test taking strategies and notetaking.
Customized tutoring and instructional approaches to meet the needs of all learners grades 3-6.

▪ VOLUNTEER Experience
JUMPSTART | NOVEMBER 2015 – MAY 2018
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JUMPSTART CORPS MEMBER
SCSU / New Haven, CT / November 2015 – June 2016
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• Implemented early childhood curriculum to promote children’s language and literacy skills through

• ongoing relationships with 20 partner children.

• Collaborated with a team of 7 Corps Members to plan twice weekly in classroom activities for a class of
▪ 20 preschool children.
• Received intensive training and professional development in early childhood theory and practice,
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language and literacy development, leadership skills, and communication with families.
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JUMPSTART TEAM LEADER
• / New Haven, CT / August 2016 – May 2016
SCSU

•• Led 5 peers to provide developmentally appropriate educational activities, with a focus on language and
literacy, to young children.
• Coached team members by modeling developmentally appropriate practices and guiding reflection and
discussion related to adult practice and children’s development.
• • Facilitated team planning meetings and led twice weekly in-classroom activities to promote children’s
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language, literacy, and social- emotional development.
• Coordinated team administration, including facilitating well organized team meetings, managing notes and
• records, and communicating regularly with classroom teachers and the team’s site manager.