Grace Atlas

(845) 422-7770 • grace.atlas@cortland.edu • Cortland, NY 13045

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Aspiring Inclusive Childhood Education teacher with experience designing and implementing lessons inside an
inclusive and general education class. Dedicated and organized, with the ability to engage and keep on task. I
strive to provide my students with a safe and academic learning environment where they will feel seen
and included while addressing and administering specified supports when necessary.

EDUCATION
State University of New York College At Cortland, Cortland NY
Bachelor of Science in Inclusive Childhood Education
Concentration in Social Sciences
Anticipated Graduation Date: August 2022

CERTIFICATIONS
New York State Initial Certification, Inclusive Childhood Education (1-6), Expected Fall 2022
New York State Initial Certification, Childhood Education (1-6), Expected Fall 2022

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Groton Elementary School, Groton NY
Student Teacher, Mar 2022 – May 2022
 Developed and implemented differentiated lessons within a fourth-grade inclusive class
 Worked collaboratively with other teachers, exchanging ideas and supports for a fourth-grade
inclusive class
 Became familiar with IEPs and attended IEP meetings
 Built individual relationships with a fourth-grade Inclusive class

Vestal Hills Elementary School, Vestal NY

Student Teacher, Jan 2022 – Mar 2022
 Fostered a positive classroom environment encouraging third-grade students to reach their full
potential in all subject areas while developing a healthy relationship with them
 Developed and implemented lesson plans for all subject areas for a third-grade class
 Administered assessments, analyzed student performance based on data, and performed running
records

DeWitt Middle School, Ithaca NY

Student Observer, Oct 2021
 Observed a sixth-grade inclusive education science class
 Assisted students with fine-motor difficulties complete assignments such as typing and writing
 Facilitated a social-emotional lesson on “How to keep your hands to yourself”

Scotchtown Avenue Elementary School, Goshen NY

Elementary School Intern, Sept 2017 – Jan 2018
 Engaged with students in a second-grade class encouraging them to actively participate in activities,
assignments, and discussions
 Conducted small group “help” sessions for students that required extra support
 Worked with approximately 20 students

RELATED EXPERIENCE
YWCA Non-Profit Organization, Cortland NY
Kid’s Club Volunteer, Sep 2018 – Jan 2020
 Interacted with children from the Cortland community
  Organized and facilitated arts and craft activities
 Communicated with parents and administration

SUNY Cortland 1st Year Experience Course, Cortland NY

Teacher’s Assistant, Sep 2019 – Dec 2019
 Helped facilitate activities during class
 Graded papers and tests
 Taught social-emotional lessons
 Displayed effective management and leadership skills
 Gained experience teaching students my age

Dalton Summer Sports Camp, New York City NY

Counselor, Summer 2018
 Managed and interacted with approximately 50 students between second and fourth-grade
 Designed and implemented weekly schedules, activities, and programs for camp groups
 Communicated with parents and administration

CAMPUS INVOLVMENT/EXTRACURRICULAR
Dragon Dialers, Cortland NY
Student Caller, Jan 2022 – April 2022
 Communicated and interacted with alumni from SUNY Cortland
 Learned to operate the campus call software
 Informed alumni and parents about new and important enhancements regarding the SUNY Cortland
community

Alpha Phi – International Women’s Sorority, Cortland NY

Community Service Organizer, Sep 2019 – May 2020
 Organized local volunteer events
 Worked and communicated with the head of community relations
 Provided information about volunteer work to the whole chapter
 Interacted with the Cortland community

SKILLS
Lesson planning
Classroom management
Differentiated instructions and lessons
Group and individual teaching
Time management
Organization
Assignment grading

AWARDS AND HONORS

President’s List: Spring 2021
President’s List: Fall 2021