Eugenia Semyanko

eugenia.semyanko@yahoo.com

PROFILE
 Conscientious special education teacher
 Desire to help students reach their full potential
 Able to work with test data, assess outcomes, and change teaching strategies accordingly
 Actively incorporate technology, differentiate instruction, and engage students
EDUCATION
University of New England, Biddeford, ME, Anticipated Graduation Date, May 21, 2011
Major: M.S. Ed., Literacy Education K-12
Saint Joseph College, West Hartford, CT, Graduated, May 18, 2008, GPA: 3.76
Major: Special Education cross-endorsed with Elementary Education Certification
CERTIFICATIONS
CT Teacher Certification: Special Education K-12 (165), Renewal Date: June 30, 2011
Elementary Education K-6 (013), Renewal Date: June 30, 2011
CT Five Year Renewable Coaching Permit, Renewal Date: March 15, 2012

WORK EXPERIENCE

John F. Kennedy School, Windsor, CT 8/26/2008-Present

 First and Second Grade Special Education Teacher
 Plan and teach differentiated lessons during reading and writing in class instruction
 Plan and implement lessons for small groups of students who need targeted instruction
 Instruct students in reading, writing and math strategies
 Administer standardized tests and analyze results
 Assist in developing learning programs for students
 Taught in two separate after school reading intervention programs

Roger Wolcott School, Windsor, CT 6/30/2009-7/30/2009

 Pre-K Summer School Teacher
 Implemented lessons and activities for eight students with a range of disabilities
 Taught routines
 Organized learning centers for students
 Led social activities for students

STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Frank M. Kearns School, Granby, CT 11/14/07- 12/21/07
 Placement in second grade classroom
 Taught in whole classroom and small group setting
 Utilized the Everyday Math Program to teach whole class math lessons
 Created dynamic lessons on writing story endings using the Empowering Writers Format
 Encouraged cultural awareness by teaching about holiday celebrations around the world
  Led reading groups and assessed students’ reading abilities

Frank M. Kearns School, Granby, CT 9/4/07- 11/13/07

 Placement in first and second grade resource room
 Small group instruction in math, reading, social studies, and writing
 Assisted in developing an alternative writing program for second grade students
 Developed math lessons on counting by 5’s and 10’s, counting money, and subtraction
 Observed I.E.P. meetings and presented information at a Child Study Team meeting
 Administered and scored the Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills

COACHING EXPERIENCE

Enfield High School, Enfield, CT 2/10/ 08- 5/10/08

 Assistant Track and Field Coach
 Coached javelin, discus and shot put events
 Designed and implanted practice plans for throwing events
 Assisted in leading practices and meets
 Helped students set and reach personal goals
 In charge of orders for team warm ups and sports gear

EDUCATION WORK/FIELD EXPERIENCES

Private Teacher Assistant 7/07-8/07
Salmon Brook Day Camp, Granby, CT
Holcomb Farm Day Camp, Granby, CT
Teacher Assistant
Gengras Center, West Hartford, CT 9/06-12/06
Paraprofessional for Granby Board of Education
Camp Shriver, Enfield, CT 7/05- 8/05
Camp Chase, Burlington, CT 6/04- 8/04
ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS
Fluent in spoken and written Russian, working knowledge of SmartBoard technology,
Boardmaker, and Writing with Symbols