JULIE BLAKE

606 Hunter Street | Gloucester City, NJ 08030 | 856-981-9887 | jblake032@comcast.net

A well-qualified and passionate elementary school educator who believes in

incorporating technology and 21st century knowledge and skills into student-centered
learning environments
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts
Rutgers University, Camden

Diploma 2013

New Jersey Teaching Certificate Elementary Education grades K-6

Majored in Childhood Studies

Related course work focused on pedagogy and practical classroom teaching and
understanding childhood experiences across different cultures

EXPERIENCE
1st Grade General Education Long-Term Substitute
Cold Springs School, Gloucester City, NJ

February 2016 to June

2016

Collaborated with special education teacher to meet

the diverse needs of students in an inclusion classroom

Utilized small group instruction to differentiate and

aid in foundational phonics and comprehension reading skills

Allowed students to investigate real-world situations

using the principles of STEM

September 2015 to
December 2015

4th Grade English Language Arts Long-Term Substitute

Samuel S. Yellin School, Stratford, NJ

Instructed 4th grade students in English Language Arts,

and Social Studies in accordance with Common Core Standards

Facilitated student interaction with technology in order

to achieve opportunities of success (i.e. computers, ipads,
smartboard)

Collaborated with colleagues to quantify student

progress and strengthen growth

Long-Term Substitute/1st grade Reading Tutor

Cold Springs School, Gloucester City, NJ

Instructed foundational reading and phonics skills to

students in a one-on-one setting

Collaborated with colleagues to assess students

needs and further development

Facilitated learning by using research-based literacy

materials to drive instruction

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Teacher in Extended Day After School
Program
Extended School Year Paraprofessional
Cold Springs School, Gloucester City, NJ

September 2014 to June

2015