Lori Anne Travers Resume
Lori Anne Travers Resume
Lori Anne Travers Resume
[email protected]
13 Orchard Road
Chatham, NJ, 07928
(973) 525-9242
EDUCATION
The University of Scranton, Scranton, PA
Bachelor of Science May 2015
Early and Primary Teacher Education
Major GPA: 3.92 Cumulative GPA 3.65 (4.0 Index)
HONORS/AWARDS
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society
The University of Scranton Dean's List: 6/7 semesters
CERTIFICATIONS
Pennsylvania Instructional I, Early/Primary Teacher, June 2015
New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing, July 2015
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching: Bear Creek Community
Spring 2014 and Fall 2014
Charter School, Bear Creek, PA
Grade Level: 1st and 3rd
Developed and implemented content area instruction on a daily/weekly basis aligned to the
Common Core Standards using the Reading Street, Everyday Mathematics, and Science Fusion
programs
Designed and implemented units of study specific to preparation for the Pennsylvania School
System Assessment Exam
Modified instruction and worked collaboratively with cooperating teacher/support staff in order to
promote achievement for students with special needs in accordance with their respective
Individualized Education Plans
Developed lessons and planned instruction for children from diverse cultural backgrounds
Field III: Valley View Elementary Center
Fall 2013
Peckville, PA
Grade Level: Kindergarten
Assisted co-operating teacher on content area instruction using Fundations Reading and Everyday
Math programs
Taught Response to Intervention (RTI) lessons for students reading at or below grade level
Planned and aligned district curriculum to state standards
Field II: Prescott Elementary School
Scranton, PA
Grade Level: 1st
Worked with struggling reader on literacy/reading skills in a one on one setting
Assessed progress of a student on developmental domains over a 12 week period
Observed ELL students and their accommodations for language barriers
Spring 2013
LEADERSHIP ROLES
Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society, President, 2014-2015
Student Education Club at The University of Scranton (SECUS), Junior President 2012-2013,
President 2014-2015
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), Vice President, 2014-2015
IGNITE Leadership Conference Participant, February 2012, February 2013
The Center for Student Engagement at The University of Scranton Leadership Programming Intern,
2012-2013
LIVA Performing Arts Company Secretary, 2013-2014, 2014-2015
EMPLOYMENT
Student Development Officer, The University of Scranton, Scranton PA
Spring 2014
Spoke with alumni, parents, and friends of The University of Scranton to provide campus
enhancement updates
Utilized communication, marketing, networking, and problem-solving skills
Senior Counselor, Wharton G. Music Center, Berkeley Heights NJ
Summer 2014
Choreographed weekly musical theater productions for children age 6-13
Trained children in musical theater aspects including dance, vocal performance, and acting
Senior Counselor, Camp Harmony Inc., Warren, NJ
Summers 2012-present
Coordinated and supervised activities for children ages 5-7 in a traditional, family run day camp
Entrusted to transport children to and from camp everyday (8 week session)
Chosen to serve as Color War Captain managing a 5 day competition for all campers
Babysitter/Nanny, The Glynn Family, Chatham NJ
Summer 2008-present
Helped mother of 4 school-age children with daily errands, activities, and household management
Tutored children in math and reading homework assignments
CLUBS/ACTIVITIES
Urban Beats Dance Crew, 2011-present
Student Education Club at The University of Scranton (SECUS), 2011-present
Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI), 2011-2015
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), 2011-present
LIVA Performing Arts Company: The Wedding Singer (Linda/Ensemble) Spring 2013, Godspell
(Lindsay) Fall 2013, RENT (Maureen) Spring 2015
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Excellence in Microsoft Office(Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Smart Board technology, Skype, Prezi,
PowerSchool Gradebook, Social Media platforms
Familiar with Mac and PC platforms
REFERENCES/PORTFOLIO
www.loriannetravers.weebly.com