Olivia Newton Pope
123 Central Park, New York City, NY 10032
212-123-4567 (Cell)
olivianpope@gmail.com
CERTIFICATION
New York State Certificate, Expected June 2017
Endorsements: Physical Education, 5-12
EDUCATION
Secondary Education Program, City University of New York (CUNY), New York, NY, Expected June 2017
Bachelor of Science – Major: Kinesiology Minor: Spanish and Criminal Justice, Expected June 2017
MULTICULTURAL EXPERIENCE
Fluent Spanish speaker; studied 6 months in Madrid, Spain: communicate and establish rapport with individuals of diverse ethnic backgrounds with ease
RELEVANT TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher, Mt. Holy Oake Middle School, Brooklyn, NY – Spring 2016-Present
- Adapt classroom instruction and assessments by using visual aids and real world examples to optimize student achievement at Title 1 school with 64% non-white ethnicity
- Develop lessons and instruct 7th and 8th grade students, based on New York State’s Science Learning Standards and grade level expectations
- Establish positive rapport with students, parents and critical family members, using Spanish speaking skills as needed
- Enhance student engagement for learning science through maintaining collaborative learning classroom environment
- Participate actively in staff and weekly professional learning community meetings, collaborating with math teacher to incorporate linked science-math unit
- Observe, plan, teach and assess practice to inform and modify instruction for multi-cultural classes with many levels of ability
Brooklyn and Mt. Holy Oake School Districts, NY – Fall 2015-Winter 2016
- Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with high school students, using developmentally appropriate activities and instructional strategies
- Assisted with interactive computer program to enhance science curriculum utilizing technology competently and comfortably
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Camp Counselor, YMCA, Queens, NY– 2014-2015
- Assisted managers by demonstrating mastery of counseling techniques
- Created innovative, active curriculum for youth
Certified Physical Trainer, Boys Girls Clubs of NY, Long Island, NY – 2012-2013
- Acquired real life training application by assisting staff and caring for students
- Communicated calmly in stressful situations, maintaining positive demeanor
Author: Dr. Wafa Hozien
