Caitlyn N.

Schwartz
139 South Street, Freehold, NJ 07728
schwac13@tcnj.edu
(908)-692-3335
OBJECTIVE
To obtain an elementary education teaching position, using a collaborative and student-centered
approach to create a positive learning environment for all students.
EDUCATION
The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ
Bachelor of Science in Education
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Deans List
Cumulative GPA: 3.4/ 4.0
Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, NJ
Associates of Arts: Elementary Education
Deans List
Cumulative GPA: 3.6/4.0

Anticipated May 2017

Anticipated May 2017
Fall 2014

May 2014
May 2013 - May 2014

HONORS
Golden Key International Honor Society, Active Member
Memorial Scholarship for Monmouth and Ocean Counties Central Labor Council
Brookdale Foundation and Alumni Scholarship
CERTIFICATIONS
Elementary Education Multiple Subjects Praxis
Middle School Mathematics Praxis
Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Certification
Project Learning Tree Environmental Teaching Certification
New Jersey Substitute Teacher Certification

July 2014
Fall 2013

Anticipated Summer 2016

Anticipated Summer 2016
Spring 2016
Spring 2016
Spring 2016

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Advanced Core Block Practicum, Carroll Robbins Elementary School Trenton, NJ Spring 2016
Administered lessons in all subject areas on a daily basis, including reading, writing,
phonies, math, and science (Grade 2)
Created and implemented a two week, ten-lesson science unit on Sun, Moon, and Stars
Transitioned into teaching all subjects in a classroom of 18 children for a two-week
period, including reading, writing, phonics, guided reading groups, science, and social
studies
Attended Parent Teacher Conferences and Staff Meetings
Practicum, Town Center Elementary School West Windsor, NJ
Fall 2015
Taught an introductory math lesson on solving word problems using subtraction
strategies (Grade 2)

Taught a science lesson/experiment on gravity using a hands-on approach (Grade 2)

Worked with several small groups of mixed-ability students across various domains

Practicum, Afton Elementary School Yardley, NJ

Fall 2014
Taught a word study lesson (Kindergarten)
Assessed a student's literacy skills based on assessments including the DRA2, Running
Record and Elementary Reading Attitudes Survey
Conducted classroom observations and student interviews before creating a student
profile which included recommendations for further instruction
Assessed a students writing strengths and weaknesses using writing samples in
conjunction with common core standards
Practicum, Barkalow Middle School Freehold, NJ
Observed a mathematics class in preparation for testing (Grade 8)

Fall 2013

SKILLS
Experience with technology including tablets, SMARTboards, document camera, Google
Apps, Apple iPad, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and designing games
WORK EXPERIENCE
Office Assistant, Cavanughs Pest Control, Freehold, NJ
Answered customer phone calls
Set up appointments for service calls
Input data for billing

2015-Present

Sales Associate, Macys, Freehold NJ

2012-2015
Assisted customers in making selections and finalizing sales in the womens clothing
department.
Responsible for making sure fitting rooms were ready for customers by clearing
merchandise and returning it to the proper area on the selling floor
Handled all sales and returns at register
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Volunteered to read stories to the kindergarten classes at the Freehold Learning Center
Volunteered to walk dogs at the Monmouth County ASPCA