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Educational Portfolio


                                  Admission to Teacher Education

Admission to Student Teaching

Professional Program Exit

                    

 

Cynthia A. Zaradich

1046 State St.  Hobart, IN 46342

Residence: (219)947-4989 ♦ cynthiazaradich@go.com


 OBJECTIVE

To obtain a teaching position in the field of elementary education.

 SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

An enthusiastic, empathetic educator that believes all children can learn with the proper guidance, structure, motivation, and real world experiences.  Proven ability to work in difficult situations and still maintain a professional and positive attitude.  Commended for excellence in dedication, reflection, organization, and creativity.  Exceptional ability to develop instant rapport with students and parents based on outstanding communication skills.

 EDUCATION & TRAINING

  • Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education, May 2002

  • Purdue University Calumet

  • Cumulative GPA: 3.92, Major GPA: 4.0

  • Dean’s List and Semester Honors, 1994-2002

  • Degree awarded with Distinction, 2002

 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Student Teaching Experience – January 2002-June 2002

George Earle Elementary – Hobart, IN

  • Taught 21 second grade students
  • Maintained  positive communication with host teacher, building teachers, administration, students, and parents
  • Planned and conducted lessons and activities in reading, writing, math, social studies, and science
  • Managed classroom behavior
  • Participated in team and school improvement meetings

 Additional Field Experiences – 1998-2002

  • Harding Elementary, Grade 4 and 5, Corrective Reading and Reading
  • Liberty Elementary, Grade 4, Science
  • Joan Martin Elementary, Grade 1, Social Studies
  • Caldwell Elementary, Grade 3, Language Arts
  • Edison Elementary, Grade 1, Math

 Kidz World Preschool/Daycare – 2001-2002

  • Created a safe, comfortable, and fun learning environment for children ages 2 and 3
  • Developed and taught age appropriate lessons
  • Maintained children’s attention during group time by presenting material in a fun and exciting way
  • Fostered effective communication with parents by providing verbal reports and written notes on children’s daily activities

Lake County Public Library - 2002 - Present

  • Developed and Maintained Children's Literacy Programs
  • Offered support to parents and children

REFERENCES

Available upon request