Toni M.

DAmato
18 Dartmouth Road | Cherry Hill, NJ, 08034 | (856) 261-3616 | damatot1@tcnj.edu

Objective
Obtain an elementary or middle school teaching position using a student-centered approach incorporating iSTEM background and
skills.

Education
THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY Ewing, NJ
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, Math with a specialization in
Technology, May 2016
GPA 3.643/4.0, Deans List 5 semesters
Kappa Delta Pi, International Honors Society in Education
Education Opportunity Fund Incentive Award Fall 2014-Spring 2016

Certifications
CEAS, Praxis Exam- Elementary Education Multiple Subject Test, July 2015
Middle School Math Praxis Test, March 2016
H.I.B Certification, Spring 2015

Teaching Experience
Student Teacher, POND ROAD MIDDLE SCHOOL, Robbinsville, NJ, Fall 2015
Taught 5th grade class of 28 students in all major subject areas while differentiating instruction for all abilities.
Developed lessons for Space unit, including history of space to the space technology that helps us today.
Integrated technology into math, writing, science, and history lessons using the students chrome books.
Utilized Everyday Math to implement math lessons on volume, multiplication, fractions, and word problems with interactive
games and differentiated centers.
Received training in administering Running Records and student conferring in reading and writing.
Actively participated in Back to School night, parent teacher conferences, Professional days, and faculty and team meetings.
Advanced Core Block Experience, CARROL ROBBINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Trenton, NJ, Spring 2015
Instructed a 2nd grade class in all major subject areas with 24 students.
Created a Science Space Unit based on the Earth, Sun, and Moon developing interactive science notebooks.
Taught guided reading groups and individual reading instruction based on reading level.
Promoted a positive learning environment based on each students strengths.
Created an online portfolio found at http://tonidamato.weebly.com/.

Teacher Candidate, PACE CHARTER SCHOOL, Hamilton, NJ, Spring 2014

Taught math and science lessons once a week in Kindergarten classroom.
Taught small group lessons in math to recognize the importance and meaning of teen numbers using movement and music.
Co-taught two math and two science lessons integrating literacy.

Work Experience

Teacher Intern, ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA, Camden, NJ, Summer 2014- 2015
Assisted lead teacher in math class for 5th-8th grade students. The classes had 15 students each.
Created and implemented one math lesson per week, integrating collaborative learning to solve problems.
Taught basic computer lessons showing students how to create a journal of any type to share their experiences with parents at the
end of the program.
Assisted in STEM activities and arts and crafts with students.
Chaperoned field trips once a week and assisted coaching baseball or soccer practice.
Library Media Services, TCNJ LIBRARY, Ewing, NJ, Fall 2014- Present
Media desk worker using customer service skills for patrons, students, and professors. Checked out DVDs, CDs, microfilm and
organized media.
Knowledge of Library of Congress and Dewey Decimal systems from organizing books and music.

Volunteer Experience

Career and Community Studies Program, TCNJ, Ewing, NJ, Spring 2014- Present
Help students with special needs in the CCS program at TCNJ to complete homework and classwork.
Exemplify study skills and time management with the students usually one on one or in pairs.
Unified Sports Team Member, TCNJ, Ewing, NJ, Fall 2014-Present
Teams of TCNJ students and CCS students work together in soccer and basketball practice.
Practiced social skills with team members.
Teach sports and sportsmanship skills as a team in games against other TCNJ teams.
Alternative Break Club, TCNJ, Ewing, NJ, 2012-Present
Traveled to New Orleans to become educated on disaster of Hurricane Katrina and its effects on the city.
Helped rebuild homes diminished by the hurricane with Project Homecoming.
Interacted with family of home and worked with my team.
Gained knowledge of construction as well as using tools and power tools.
Traveled in the summer of 2013, 2014, and 2015 and worked on three different houses.

Leadership and Professional Development

Education Director of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority, TCNJ, Ewing, NJ Spring 2015-Fall 2015
Aided members in need of academic assistance, held meetings to discuss individual education plans, time
management, and tutoring opportunities.
Created and implemented incentive systems for members.
Professional Development Workshops, POND ROAD MIDDLE SCHOOL, Robbinsville, NJ, Fall 2015
Attended workshops for Running Records, Developmental Reading Assessment, Everyday Math, CoTeaching, Essential Question Writing, and Responsive Classroom.
Attended Child Study Team meetings and administration meetings for individual students in need of
assistance.

Activities
Synergy Dance Company Member, TCNJ, Ewing, NJ, Fall 2013-Present
Zumba Instructor, TCNJ, Ewing NJ, Fall 2015-Present
Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority, TCNJ, Ewing NJ, Spring 2014-Present

Skills

Technology: Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Also knowledgeable with Smart Board,
Google Chrome books, and Hapara.
CPR/AED/First Aid certified