Colleen

Wall
Somerset, NJ 08873
colleenwall24@gmail.com
814.330.8056


CERTIFICATIONS

SETON HALL UNIVERSITY South Orange, NJ
Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing, Secondary Social Studies Spring 2020
Praxis I and II, EdTPA

EDUCATION

RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY New Brunswick, NJ
MA, Global and Comparative History September 2014 - October 2016

JUNIATA COLLEGE Huntingdon, PA
BA, History; Minor: Women and Gender Studies August 2010 - May 2014
Distinction in History

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS Leeds, England
Study Abroad, coursework in Modern British History September 2012 - January 2013

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

EDISON TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT Edison, New Jersey
Teacher – Long Term Leave Replacement November 2020 – June 2021

Thomas Jefferson Middle School (April-June)
6th grade World History, 5 sections

Herbert Hoover Middle School (November -April)
7th grade World History, 5 sections

• Designed lesson plans for students of all levels, including 2 ICR classes
• Differentiated assessments and lessons in accordance with student interests, strengths and learning needs
• Taught both full remote and hybrid models
• Communicated effectively with parents on a daily basis
• Scored Effective on district Summative Evaluation for the 2020-2021 school year

SUMMIT HIGH SCHOOL Summit, New Jersey
Teacher – Long Term Leave Replacement September 2020 – November 2020
• Classes Taught:
- AP European History (2 sections)
- 9th Grade World History (2 sections)
- Sheltered ELL World History (1 section)
• Designed engaging lessons and assessments for students of all levels, including IEP and 504 students
• Taught students through hybrid model (simultaneous in-person and remote) instruction
• Supported students through scaffolding and differentiation
• Participated in school professional development, faculty meetings, and department meetings

FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL Somerset, New Jersey
Student Teacher, 8th Grade Social Studies September 2019 – May 2020
• Taught 6 classes (2 ICR) of Early US History
• Developed and taught unit on the Bill of Rights
• Collaborated daily with cooperating teacher and special education teacher to modify assessments and lesson materials for
IEP and 504 students
• Managed classroom using positive behavior management strategies
• Participated in Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Engaged students in remote learning during COVID-19 school closure

GILL ST. BERNARD’S SCHOOL Gladstone, New Jersey
Upper School Substitute Teacher January 2019 – October 2019
• Managed classes of 20 students ranging in grades 9-12
• Followed and taught lesson plans assigned by permanent teacher
• Maintained effective classroom management strategies and corrected behavioral problems
• Communicated with permanent teacher and wrote progress reports

HEADS UP SPECIAL RIDERS Franklin Township, New Jersey
Volunteer Teaching Aide November 2018 – May 2019
• Aided special-needs individuals (ages 6-30) during weekly therapeutic horse-riding sessions
• Supported students as they gained self-assurance, communication skills, and physical strength

EDUCATIONAL CONNECTIONS INC. Fairfax, VA
Tutor and Educational Coach August 2016 – June 2017
• Instructed high school students on ways to improve study skills and feel more confident
• Developed organizational and time management plans for students to improve executive functioning skills
• Tutored AP US History, AP World History, Honors World History, English, and Writing
• Provided detailed progress reports to parents and teachers

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY HISTORY DEPARTMENT New Brunswick, NJ
Grader and Teaching Assistant January 2015 – May 2016
• Provided detailed feedback on undergraduate papers
• Graded exams for three consecutive semesters: Women in US and Europe from 1800 (Spring 2015, Spring 2016); Popular
Music in American History (Fall 2015)
• Implemented and managed student course website and online discussions
• Followed outlined grading procedures

HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER East Brunswick, NJ
Exam Prep Tutor October 2015 – May 2016
• Assisted high school students in developing test prep strategies for the SAT and ACT
• Advised students on how to advance reading comprehension and writing skills to a college level
• Managed front desk communication with parents

JUNIATA COLLEGE WRITING CENTER Huntingdon, PA
Writing Tutor January 2012 - December 2013
• Communicated with tutees on methods of improvement
• Provided constructive feedback on papers to help students become more self-sufficient writers
• Corresponded with Professors regarding student progress

RELATED EXPERIENCE

BEYOND THE TENURE TRACK New Brunswick, New Jersey
Executive Office Manager February 2019 – January 2020
• Developed presentations and teaching materials for university professional development workshops
• Communicated professionally with university clients via phone, email, and all written communications
• Assisted CEO in daily project management, scheduling, and travel coordination
• Contributed innovative ideas for company growth

SKILLS

Grading/Classroom Portals: Genesis, Blackboard, Moodle, Sakai

Remote Learning Proficiency: Google Classroom, Screencastify, Weebly, Pear Deck, Kahoot, Formative, Parlay, Discovery Ed
Tech Book, Jam Board, Padlet, Nearpod, Flipgrid, Storybook That
Video Conferencing: Zoom, Google Hangouts, Skype

Colleen Wall colleenwall24@gmail.com 814.330.8056