TIFFANY DEFRANZA

42 DUPONT AVE 973-979-6414

HOPATCONG, NJ 07843 tdefr481@live.kutztown.edu

OBJECTIVE
To acquire an elementary or special education teaching position.
CERTIFICATION
Special Education Mentally/Physically Handicapped – K – 8
Elementary Education – Pre-K – 4
EDUCATION
M.S. Drexel University Philadelphia, PA
Major: Applied Behavior Analysis Beginning Sept. 2019
Concentration: Autism Spectrum Disorders

B.S.Ed. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA

Major: Special Education Pre-K – 8 and Elementary Education Pre-K – 4 May 2019
GPA: 3.70
HONORS
Dean’s List
Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society of Education

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
East Penn School District, Wescosville Elementary School Macungie, PA
Teacher Candidate, Clinical Experience Mar-May 2019
Autistic Support classroom for students grades K – 1.

Pottsville Area School District, John S. Clarke Elementary Center Pottsville, PA

Teacher Candidate, Clinical Experience Jan-Mar 2019
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General education, 4 grade classroom.
Demonstrated an ability to incorporate technology into instruction.
Designed and implemented multiple original units, including a scientific unit on matter.

Pottsville Area School District, John S. Clarke Elementary Center Pottsville, PA

Professional Semester Student Fall 2018
Developed multiple, original lessons in various subjects for a fourth-grade classroom.

Allentown School District, Hiram Dodd Elementary Allentown, PA

Professional Semester Student Spring 2018
Autistic Support classroom for students grades 3 – 5.
Facilitated individual and small group work.

WORK EXPERIENCE
White’s Barnegat Light Market Barnegat Light, NJ
Lead Cashier Summer 2016 - 2019

RELATED CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT

Director of Sisterhood: Zeta Tau Alpha Spring 2019
Responsible for putting together various bonding experiences for collegiate members.
Vice President, New Member Educator: Zeta Tau Alpha Spring 2018 – Fall 2018
Responsible for coordinating all aspects of the New Member experience.
Planned and implemented all New Member lessons and assisted New Members transition into the Fraternity.
Member, Council for Exceptional Children Spring 2016 – 2019
A professional organization which shows commitment towards advancing the success of children with
exceptionalities.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Presenter, National Association for Professional Development Schools Conference Atlanta, GA
Spring 2019