Zulker Resume

Emma Zulker
1208 Glen Lake Blvd

Pitman, New Jersey 08071
(609) 319-7089 • [email protected]
zulkeredu.weebly.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Successfully co-taught for a full year in a third grade inclusion classroom.
• Collaborated with students and parents from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Engaged students at their developmental levels.
• Reinvigorated science curriculum using hands-on activities and broad background knowledge.
• Worked extensively with SmartBoard and associated software.
• Committed to fostering a classroom environment which encourages student academic and social
engagement in the learning process.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Teaching May 2015
Specialization: K-6 Elementary Education
4.0 GPA
Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ
Bachelor of Science, Physics May 2014

Mathematics Minor, Honors Studies Concentration
3.749 GPA, Magna Cum Laude
Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ
ACADEMIC PROJECT
The Effects of Implementing Reading Comprehension Strategies in a Third Grade Classroom
• Collected quantitative and qualitative data regarding student reading comprehension abilities.
• Implemented research-based instruction in reading comprehension strategies and analyzed effects.
• Compiled results into master’s thesis and presented results at department poster session.
• Demonstrated that similar project should be replicated over a longer time frame.
CERTIFICATION
Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing in Elementary Education July 2015
CLINICAL PRACTICE
West Avenue School, Bridgeton, New Jersey September 2014 - May 2015
• Planned, taught, and co-taught all learning activities in an urban third grade inclusion classroom.
• Differentiated and accommodated for students with IEPs and 504 plans.
• Conceived and implemented positive reinforcement behavior incentive program.
• Designed investigation worksheets for use in scientific experiments and observations.
• Introduced students to Japanese culture through interdisciplinary physical geography unit.
• Volunteered time after school to contribute to gifted/talented club.
RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Study Abroad
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Beppu, Oita, Japan Summer 2012
• Experienced cultural differences in short summer semester in Japan.
• Learned the fundamentals of the Japanese language with intent to pursue further independent study.
• Visited Japanese elementary school and explored differences in foreign educational settings.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Substitute Teacher June 2018 - present
ESS
• Assume a variety of roles at every academic level from preschool through high school with a focus
on preschool. Experience as teacher and aide in general education, inclusion, and special education.
Assistant Language Teacher March 2016 - March 2018
Link Interac Inc.
• Assisted Japanese elementary school teachers in providing authentic, immersive English language
experience and instruction to Japanese children of ages three to twelve years old.
Substitute Teacher June 2015 - March 2016
Source4Teachers
• Assumed roles of Title I aide at the fifth grade level and one-to-one paraprofessional aide to a
fourth grade student.
Admissions Ambassador July 2013 - May 2014
Rowan University Admissions Office
• Directed walking tours of campus for prospective students and parents.
MEMBERSHIPS/PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
• Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) International Honor Society in Education
• Alpha Epsilon Lambda (AEL) National Honor Society of Graduate and Professional School
Students.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
• West Avenue GEMS Club: Volunteered time after school to help students design their own
businesses. Helped students create logos, menus/inventories, and build businesses in MinecraftEdu.
• Kappa Delta Pi’s Literacy Alive event (3/6/15): Volunteered in science room.
• Kappa Delta Pi’s Pajama Party literacy event (12/5/14): Volunteered in game room.
• Rowan University Anime Club (2010-14): Four year member. Secretary ’11-’12, Vice President
’12-’14.
• St. Baldrick’s Day 2014: Raised money for pediatric cancer research and shaved head for reaching
fundraising goal.
• Relay for Life 2011-14: Four-year participant in all-night charity walkathon.
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Bachelor of Science, Physics May 2014

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