Sich Resume 04302015

C.J.
Sich
209 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 to teach secondary English and Mathematics in Pennsylvania and Nevada.
University of Nevada, Reno Reno, Nevada Graduated 2011 GPA: 3.78
B.A. in English Language and Literature with an Emphasis in Writing, with Minors in Mathematics and Drawing.
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) and Secondary Mathematics (7-12)
Nevada License Information
Licensed to teach Secondary English and Mathematics (7-12)
Related Experience
Long-Term Substitute for Abington Senior High School (January 2014 to April 2014)
Taught grades 10-12 Autistic Support English classes, Learning Support, and Itinerant Support (humanities and math).
Created well-structured lessons that met Pennsylvania State Standards.
Accommodated students and differentiated instruction to allow all students to benefit from higher-level texts.
Managed a caseload of 23 students, communicating with parents, writing IEPs, and updating progress notes.
Independently wrote compliant IEPs after learning to navigate the Skyward program in the first week of employment.
Stayed in close communication with parents and students, keeping diligent records and organized paperwork.
Mathematics Teacher at Green Valley High School (August 2013 to June 2014)
Developed and implemented engaging and effective lessonsaligned with the Common Core State Standards for
Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1that 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 2009 to August 2009)
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 quicklyespecially 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 Horizons 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, displaying a series of portraits.
References
David Bergman, Ph.D.
Abington Senior High School Supervisor of Special Education
Adjunct Professor of Education, Temple University
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (215) 8844700 ext. 2075
Lori Navarrete, Ph.D.

Nevada State College Associate Professor in the School of Education
Phone: (702) 992-2519
Elmer C. Manzanares, Ph.D.

Green Valley High School Assistant Principal
Acting Ombudsman of Constituent Services
Phone: (702) 7991016
Lori Feher, M.S.

Nevada State College Interim Coordinator of Student Teaching
Phone: (702) 992-2527

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Publications and Scholarships

Published in Brushfire, a literary arts journal (2010, 2011, 2012)

Accustomed to learning and mastering new programs quicklyespecially educational software.

Lori Navarrete, Ph.D.

Elmer C. Manzanares, Ph.D.

Lori Feher, M.S.

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