Arielle L.

Linn
Permanent: 41-36 Christine Court, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Current: 8217 Scholar Drive, Newark, DE 19711
(201)- 835-9178 (cell) arielle.linn@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Seek elementary or special education teaching position.
EDUCATION
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Bachelor of Science in Education
Concentration: Special Education
Minor: Human Development and Family Studies
Major GPA: 3.96/4.0; Cumulative GPA: 3.71/4.0
Study Abroad: London
Earned seven credits studying drama and the theatrical experience abroad.

Expected May 2015

Winter 2014

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teacher candidate
Pleasantville Elementary School, Colonial School District, New Castle, DE
Oct-Dec 2014
Created Tier 2 reading intervention lessons for a small group of third grade students with varying
disabilities using the Common Core State Standards and the Discovery Phonics program.
Composed mathematics intervention lessons using the Investigations curriculum and Common Core State
Standards for a culturally and socio-economic diverse, various ability level group of twenty-four third
graders.
Taught mathematics using the Investigations curriculum and Common Core State Standards;
differentiated lessons and activities for all Special Education students and English Language Learners.
Progressed monitored Tier 2 reading intervention students every five days; progress monitored Special
Education students based on their IEP goals and objectives.
Co-wrote an Individualized Education Plan.
Implemented Responsive Classroom.
Conducted parent-teacher conferences over two days; attended IEP, faculty, and team meetings.
Kathleen H. Wilbur Elementary School, Colonial School District, Bear, DE
Aug-Oct 2014
Developed and implemented engaging, effective, hands-on lessons in all subject areas for a
heterogeneous group of first grade students.
Organized and created reading centers.
Introduced SMART Board technology into lessons to foster student engagement and learning; designed
interactive bulletin board displays to showcase student work and foster learning.
Methods Experience
New Castle Elementary School, Colonial School District, New Castle, DE
Spring 2014
Co-planned a five-day learning segment with a peer for mathematics instruction for five special education
students with various disabilities.
Conducted age-appropriate lessons for a third grade class, making student accommodations as needed.
Created a practice Functional Behavior Assessment for a student with behavioral implications.
Pleasantville Elementary School, Colonial School District, New Castle, DE
Fall 2013
Observed and conducted age-appropriate lessons in reading, writing, social studies, science, and mathematics
curriculum over a span of 15 days for a third grade class.
Prepared lessons and worked with a partner and a clinical educator.
Maintained a Responsive Classroom setting.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Substitute Teacher, Fair Lawn School District, Fair Lawn, NJ

2013-present

 Delivered instruction and oversaw classroom activity in the absence of the teacher.
Gained experience in all grades (K-12) and special education classes.
Spring Lake Day Camp, Ringwood, NJ
2009-present
Counselor (2012-present)
Coordinated daily activities including crafts, sports, and games; responsible for the safety and well being of
12-18 campers; Worked cooperatively with co-counselors, specialists, and administrators by completing
designated tasks; Selected Counselor of the Week in 2012.
Bus Counselor (2010-present)
Entertained campers, ages 4-14, while ensuring bus safety; responsible for daily attendance activity and
home correspondence; Selected Bus Counselor of the Week in 2010 and 2013.
Lifeguard (2009-2011)
Taught swim lessons to 3-6 year olds; sent bi-weekly reports to parents; ensured pool safety; Selected as
Lifeguard of the Week in 2009.
Student Leader for Birthright Israel
June 2014
Recruited thirty eligible participants ages 18-21.
Designed and implemented getting to know you activities and closing ceremony activities for a group of
over forty people.
Collaborated with staff members to discuss activities and room assignments for participants based on the
interests of the group; responsible for checking in on participants throughout the ten-day trip; designated to
collect and keep money safe.
Volunteer, The College School, Newark, DE
Spring 2012
Provided tutoring for a fourth grade student with learning disabilities once a week for eight weeks.
Planned activities that enhanced the childs learning.
Tutor, Latin American Community Center, Wilmington, DE
Fall 2012
Tutored a second-grade student in the after-school program for two hours every week for eight weeks.
Socialized and entertained the student after all work was completed.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Seminars and pre-service workshops attended in 2013-3014 include: Coteaching, Academic Language,
Connecting Educational Theory, Research, and Practice, Effective Classroom Intervention Strategies, Kagan
Cooperative Structures, R3 and the Brain, Crisis Response, Data input, Responsive Classroom, Writing an
Individual Education Plan, Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment, Training in the Needs
of Students with Autism, School Violence Prevention and Intervention, Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying, and
Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention (DASA Training)
HONORS
Deans List (Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014); Order of Omega Greek Honor Society
ACTIVITIES
Alpha Epsilon Phi
2012-present
Volunteer and raise funds for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation and Sharsheret.
Selected to be on the philanthropy team (2013): helped plan philanthropic events.
Raised over $190,000, as a chapter, for the B Positive Pediatric Cancer Foundation.
College of Education and Human Development Ambassador
2012-present
Represent the College of Education and Human Development at Open Houses, Decision Days, and
Alumni events.
UDANCE Volunteer
2012- present
Volunteer to sell food and direct people at the University of Delawares UDANCE, to raise money for the
B positive Foundation.
SKILLS
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); SMART Board; certified in CPR/AED/Lifeguard Training.