Colleen Rappa

1011 Laurens Way, Knightdale NC 27545

Mobile:(336)-254-7890
Email: Rappacm916@gmail.com
Objective
To obtain a position as a Science Teacher where students will be actively engaged in their intellectual
growth, and make connections to the community through their learning experiences.
Education
State University College at Oneonta
Oneonta, NY
Bachelor of Science in Adolescent Education
Bachelor of Science in Earth Science

May 2012

Professional Experience
Falls Lake Academy 6th and 7th Grade Science Teacher, Creedmoor, NC (August 2015 June 2016)
Job Duties: Developed and delivered interactive lessons and authentic assessments. Monitored student
behavior through procedure. Advised the Middle School Science club. Contributed and incorporated.
IEP modifications as directed.
Falls Lake Academy 7th and 8th grade Science Teacher, Creedmoor, NC (August 2014-June 2015)
Job Duties: Developed and delivered interactive lessons and authentic assessments.
Monitored student behavior through procedure. Contributed and incorporated. IEP modifications as
directed.
Falls Lake Academy Long Term Substitute, Creedmoor, NC (March 2013-June 2014)
Job duties: Tutoring students in math and providing assistance in preparing students to become masters
in the curriculum.
A Small Miracle Inc. Habilitation Technician, Raleigh, NC (July 2013 January 2014)
Job duties: Working on life goals with clients with special needs to maximize their
independence.
Guilford County Schools Substitute Teacher, Guilford County, NC
(February 2013 February 2014)
Job Duties: Creating/following detailed lessons to provide students with authentic
learning experiences while maintaining a safe environment.
Related Experience
Research Experience First Author, Geological Society of America/North - Central, Pittsburg, PA
(September 2010 March 2011)
Purpose: Counteracting student misconceptions regarding formation of Sedimentary Rocks
Certifications
Earth Science 7-12 Initial Certification for Education, New York, (February 2013)
North Carolina 6-9 Science Level 1, North Carolina, (July 2014)
North Carolina Earth Science 9-12 Level 1, North Carolina (July 2014)