Erin M.

Orth
245 Granby St. Apt. 401, Norfolk, Va 23510
Telephone: (215) 873-1044 Email: orth.erin@gmail.com
Online Portfolio: erinmorth.weebly.com

OBJECTIVE: Seeking a teaching position in an elementary setting. Interest in

coaching/advising/extracurricular activities. Willing to relocate.

CERTIFICATES:
Pennsylvania Instructional I Certification, Special Education PK-8
Pennsylvania Instructional I Certification, Grades PK-4
Virginia State Collegiate Professional Teaching License

EDUCATION:
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA
B.S.Ed May 2016
Dual Major in Special Education, Mentally/Physically Handicapped and Elementary
Education, PreK-4
Cumulative GPA: 3.95

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School Chesapeake,
VA
Special Education Teacher- 1st and 4th Grade Learning Disabilities
Aug. 18, 2016- Present
Collaborate with general education teacher to adapt lesson plans and implement specially
designed instruction to support students diverse learning needs in an inclusive first grade
class
Design hands-on activities to supplement lessons in a self-contained fourth grade math
class
Create and implement guided reading and guided math lessons in order to best address
student learning styles and strengths, and remediate student needs
Compile and organize student data on unit tests for entire fourth grade team

Blue Mountain East Elementary School Orwigsburg,

PA
Student Teacher March 14-May 5,
2016
Professional Semester Student Fall
2015
Collaborated with special education teacher to co-teach in an inclusive first grade
classroom
Developed and implemented engaging developmentally-appropriate lessons
Implemented classroom monitoring and behavior management strategies, for both
individuals and whole group

Muhlenberg Elementary School Allentown,

PA
Student Teacher Jan. 19-March 11,
2016
 Utilized a combination of direct instruction materials and hands on activities to optimize
student learning in a pull-out learning support setting with first, third, and fourth grade
students
Assisted the general education teacher in third and fourth grade math lessons, providing
small group supports to struggling students
Implemented and monitored students progress, IEP objectives, and goals

Parkland High School Allentown,

PA
Professional Semester Student Spring
2015
Developed and taught hands-on lessons for a group of high school-aged students with
multiple disabilities
Worked one-on-one with students, providing hand-over-hand assistance, when appropriate
Created personal communication boards and supplemental supplies for lessons

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RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Camp Invention Philadelphia,
PA
Instructor, Cozen Police Athletic League Center
Summer 2015
Adapted pre-made lesson plans to fit needs of students, class size, and available resources
Taught STEM lesson to students, ranging from grade one to grade seven
Encouraged students to think abstractly and creatively to develop original videogame
designs

Camp Discovery Langhorne,

PA
Volunteer Program Staff Member/Teacher, Deer Park Camp Ground
Summer 2008-Present
Assist in setting up an annual one week summer camp for children ages eight to twelve
who are in the Department of Social Services System
Developed lesson plans for various classes (swimming, baking, making crafts)
Provided emotional support and mentorship to struggling children

Philadelphia Urban Seminar Philadelphia,

PA
Teaching Intern, Moffett Elementary School May-June
2014
Observed in a third grade classroom
Assisted in execution and preparation of lesson plans in multiple subject areas
Provided one-on-one tutoring and assistance to students