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C.J. Sich209 Abbeyview Ave. • Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, 19090 • (702) 236-8921 • [email protected]
Description
Highly qualified teacher offering a strong academic background in English and Mathematics.
Industrious person accustomed to completing multiple tasks with frequent interruptions and conflicting deadlines.
Education Nevada State College • Henderson, Nevada • Graduated 2013 • GPA: 3.98
Completed Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Education Program to teach Secondary English and Mathematics.
Certified by the Nevada Department of Teacher Licensure to teach English and Mathematics.
University of Nevada, Reno • Reno, Nevada • Graduated 2011 • GPA: 3.78
B.A. in English Language and Literature with an Emphasis in Writing.
Graduated from the Honors Program Magna Cum Laude by completing an undergraduate thesis, taking above-average
courses, and attending extracurricular lectures.
Foothill High School • Henderson, Nevada • Graduated 2007 • GPA: 3.89
Graduated from the Honors Program with a weighted GPA of 4.06 and a class rank of 3/507.
Licensure Information Pennsylvania License Information
Instructional I License in Secondary English (7-12)
Instructional I License in Secondary Mathematics (7-12)
Nevada License Information
Licensed to teach Secondary English and Mathematics (7-12)
Related ExperienceSubstitute Teacher for Substitute Teacher Service, Inc. (August 2014 to Present)
Manages new classrooms with new students daily, adapting to changing conditions, procedures, and computer programs.
Provides instruction, classroom management, and the promotion of student learning in the absence of the regular
classroom teacher.
Tutor for A+ Test Prep and Tutoring (August 2014 to Present)
Meets with students for weekly “academic coaching,” to aid them in organizing, note-taking, focusing, and studying.
Tutors students in academic subject areas and SAT/ACT, helping them gain an understanding of the material.
Mathematics Teacher at Green Valley High School (August 2013 to June 2014)
Developed and implemented engaging and effective lessons — aligned with the Common Core State Standards for
Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1 — that use a variety of instructional materials and aids appropriate to the intellectual and
instructional level of pupils from varied socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
Specifically created lesson plans to include activities geared towards auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learners in an effort to
motivate each pupil to develop proficiency in basic mathematical skills and understanding of the structure of mathematics.
Prepared, administered, scored, recorded, and reported the results of tests and class work; communicated these results
with students and their parents and set them in the context of academic growth and progress.
Student Teacher at Green Valley High School (January 2013 to May 2013)
Created and taught interactive units on narrative writing techniques and Macbeth that were aligned with the Common Core
State Standards for English 11. Technology and hands-on activities were integrated into the instruction to foster student
engagement and learning.
Attended parent conferences, faculty and team meetings, IEP meetings, and county-wide professional development days.
Technical Editor for National Security Technologies (May 2010 to November 2012)
Thoroughly read and edited organization procedures, training courses, desktop instructions, emergency planning and
implementing procedures, emergency organization documents, and emergency checklists.
Developed planning documents, official forms, training manuals, operating instructions, and internal memos for the
Emergency Planning and Preparedness department.
Staff Assistant to Congresswoman Dina Titus (May 2010 to August 2010)
Handled between 30 and 120 constituent calls daily and answered questions about topics such as home foreclosures,
TriCare/Insurance policies, Medicaid/Medicare, and upcoming congressional votes.
Freelance Editor (January 2010 to Present)
Edited a doctoral thesis on education and teacher shortages for grammar, spelling, organization, and factual errors.
Edited travel magazine articles for several online publications.
Edited resumes for friends, family, acquaintances, and coworkers (at least 50 so far).
Publications and Scholarships
Published in Brushfire , a literary arts journal (2010, 2011, 2012)
Published in Wildflower , an international creative magazine (2010)
Received the James Macmillan Scholarship for best piece of writing about Nevada (2010)
Received the Eva M. Simila Schmidt Creative Writing Award (2010) for best piece of fiction writing
Writer for The Artemisia , the student-run magazine of the University of Nevada, Reno (2007)
Computer Skills
Accustomed to learning and mastering new programs quickly — especially educational software.
Integrated technology into my classroom, using Turnitin.com, Edmodo.com, Remind101.com, SmartBoard programs, etc.
Created and found videos to explain or review concepts, which students could view both in class and at home.
Used computer programs to translate daily notes, quizzes, and tests into Spanish and Bulgarian for my students who were
English Language Learners.
Accomplishments
“Quick Draw” artist in the New Horizon’s Academy Art Show, raising over $1,500 for children with special needs.
Worked in an annual golf tournament to raise money for the Ronald McDonald Foundation.
Featured artist at the City Lights Art Gallery.
ReferencesElmer C. Manzanares, Ph.D.
Green Valley High School Assistant Principal
Recently Promoted to Educational Ombudsman
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (702) 799 – 1016
John J. Scott
Green Valley High School Assistant Principal
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (702) 799 – 0950 ext. 4203
Lori Navarrete, Ph.D.
Nevada State College Associate Professor in the School of Education
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (702) 992-2519
Lori Feher
Nevada State College Interim Coordinator of Student Teaching
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (702) 992-2527
