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Emily Bluth 320 West 96th Street Apt 6C New York, NY 10025 (516) 314-8840 Education Graduate Teachers

College Columbia University, New York, NY Anticipated May 2014 Master of Arts degree in Elementary Inclusive Education from the Department of Curriculum & Teaching Academic Experience: Creating Imaginative Works with Children January 2014-Present Member of a focus group dedicated to finding ways to implement imaginative works into the classroom curriculum Specifically researching imaginative opportunities in Literacy Student Teaching: Grade 3, P.S. 199, New York, NY January 2014-Present Attend weekly grade level meetings to partake in collaborative planning Attend monthly staff meetings for professional development and to discuss upcoming school events Teaching Everyday Math curriculum Implementing the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project curriculum through Reading and Writing Workshop models, interactive Read Aloud, and conferencing with students Using SMARTboard technology to enhance learning experiences Proficiency with Common Core State Standards and the Fountas & Pinnell book leveling system Student Teaching: Grade 5 ICT, East Village Community School, New York, NY September 2013-December 2013 Attended grade level meetings to partake in collaborative planning and enhance professional development Taught a progressive, child-centered curriculum Taught Investigations and EngageNY Math curriculums Used formal and informal assessments to inform instruction and next steps for students Implemented methods for teaching Reading and Writing to whole class, small groups, and individuals, including mini lessons, conferences, and interactive Read Aloud Conferences: Saturday Reunion hosted by the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project October 2013 Session I: Building a Toolkit: Filling your Back Pocket with Strategies and Resources to Support Conferring with K-2 Readers Session II: #angrybirds #spongebob #onedirection: Reinvigorate the Components of Balanced Literacy (and your kids!) with Popular Culture Session III: Smarter Charts: Content Area Writing Charts that Increase Independence and Engagement Undergraduate Union College, Schenectady, NY June 2012 Magna Cum Laude Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor degree in Studio Arts Honors: Deans List every academic year Order of Omega Honor Society Presidential Scholar Scholars Program Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society Academic Experience: Trimester Abroad: York St. John University, York, England September-December 2010 Studied a wide range of courses covering literature, film, and feminism Wrote a research paper entitled From Midwifery to Obstetrics: The Loss of Humanness, that is, Human Virtue and the Balance Between action and Contemplation, in 18th Century London as Exemplified by the Professionalizing of Medicine Erbluth@gmail.com

Traveled extensively in England, Scotland, Ireland, Italy, the Czech Republic, and the Netherlands Researcher, Scholars Program Research Seminar January 2009-May 2010 Studied and analyzed the concept of and the influence of the belief in the afterlife in a variety of religions Wrote a mini-thesis entitled Conscience, Behavior, and Religious Devotion in Life as Influenced by the Contrasting Views and Concept of an Afterlife in World Religions Worked closely with Professor Peter Bedford, Program Director of Religious Studies Work Experience Zoobooks, Evanston, IL May 2014 Freelance Writer I will be writing original lesson plans and other teacher concept materials for Zoobooks and Zootles monthly publications I will be aligning all plans and materials with K-6 Common Core State Standards to ensure that the publications continue to be marketable for classroom use I will be working with Zoobooks staff to collaborate on how to expand and modify the publications to make them accessible to all children Private child care, East Hampton, NY and New York City, NY Nanny June 2009-Present Provide child-care and activities for children 7-months-old to 13-years-old Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York City, NY Pediatric Child Life Summer Assistant June-August 2011 Worked with cancer patients and their well siblings one-on-one and in groups Utilized my knowledge of studio arts to create and supervise art projects and themed activities Fostered the childrens sense of well-being and accomplishment Volunteer and Collegiate Activities Craig Elementary School, Niskayuna, NY Shadowing Experience January 2012-June 2012 Worked alongside the special education teacher once a week in the 2nd and 4th grade classrooms Learned how the special education teacher interacts with her students in a classroom setting and an individualized setting Assisted the 2nd and 4th grade teachers in executing their lessons and help the students complete their assignments Elmer Elementary School, Schenectady, NY Tutor November 2008-June 2012 Provided structured supervision in composition and reading comprehension to students in grades 1 3 Determined reading deficiencies of individual students and implemented strategies to develop and strengthen skills Encouraged and motivated students to complete tasks Delta Delta Delta, Union College, Schenectady, NY Collegiate Chapter President January 2011-January 2012 Represented the Beta Psi Chapter and oversaw all of its operations and campus involvement Supervised all Beta Psi officers to ensure that they fulfilled their responsibilities efficiently and properly Maintained constant contact with and provided weekly updates to Delta Delta Delta Executive Office Conducted weekly meetings to update members on chapter business, philanthropic events and campus activities Participated in Presidential Regional Leadership Conference to exchange constructive ideas and strategies with Presidents from all over the country Philanthropy Fundraising Officer for St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital January 2010-June 2010 Organized all aspects of the Text for a Cure and Pancake Breakfast fundraising events Communicated closely with St. Jude representative regarding all fundraising responsibilities and activities Managed budget, advertised fundraisers across campus, and maintained strict schedule for efficiency Motivated students to take part in fundraisers and assigned tasks to volunteers working at events Additional Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SMARTboard technology, online research, library research, and social media Experience using technology such as, Socrative, Evernote, Weebly, Wikispaces, Moodle, Kidblog, bubbl.us, Animoto, Glogster, Voicethread, Storify, and Powtoon.

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