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5 Village of Stoney Run, Apt. D | Maple Shade, NJ 08052 | (609) 784-5985 | marissaglogowski@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Rider University, Lawrenceville, New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts December 2016 GPA 4.0 Summa Cum Laude
Double Major: Elementary Education/Psychology Minor: Special Education

Rowan College at Burlington County, Pemberton, New Jersey

Associate of Arts May 2014 GPA 4.0 Summa Cum Laude

CERTIFICATIONS
NJ State Elementary School Teacher K-6 Provisional Certificate (1074520)
NJ State Teacher of Students with Disabilities Provisional Certificate (1074519)
NJ State Elementary School Teacher K-6 Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (1048474)
NJ State Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (1048475)
Substitute Teacher Credential State of New Jersey
Google Certified Educator Level 1
HONORS
Andrew J. Rider Scholar, 2017
Rider School of Education Certificate of Excellence in Elementary Education, 2017
Kappa Delta Pi, International Education Honor Society, 2016
Rider School of Education Professional Development Award, Fall 2015

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Fall 2017 to Springville Elementary School, Mount Laurel, NJ

Present Long Term Substitute Special Education Resource Teacher Third and Fourth Grade
Provided resource and in-class support services for twelve special education students (specific learning
disabilities, ADHD, Autism, communication impaired, visually impaired) in a 1:1 school district
Collaborated with co-teachers, paraprofessionals, teacher of the hearing & vision impaired, and speech
and language pathologist in meeting students Individualized Education Plan goals
Implemented S.P.I.R.E. Reading Intervention Program, modified Investigations and Journeys curriculums

Spring 2017 Springville Elementary School, Mount Laurel, NJ

Long Term Substitute Teacher Second Grade Inclusion
Co-taught nineteen general and special education students (specific learning disabilities, ADHD, Autism)
Administered LinkIt! Benchmark Assessments, utilized Pearson Realize and Think Central resources,
completed PowerTeacher Gradebook report cards, reflected on practices using McREL Teacher Evaluation
Communicated with parents and grade level colleagues daily, and worked collaboratively with room
parents to organize various celebratory functions, Second Grade Science Day, and Mystery Readers

Winter 2017 Countryside and Springville Elementary Schools, Mount Laurel, NJ

Long Term Substitute Technology Teacher First, Third and Fourth Grade
Instructed five 1st grade, nine 3rd grade and seven 4th grade classes at two school locations
Led two S.T.E.M. projects (Snowflake Design and Toy Drive Board Game Challenge) in entirety using
Chromebooks and Google Apps for Education while collaboratively planning and providing feedback
Conducted technology integration classes and facilitated whole grade level student activities involving
GoNoodle, coding and S.T.E.M. challenges during common planning time

Fall 2016 Springville Elementary School, Mount Laurel, NJ

Student Teaching Capstone Experience Special Education Resource and Second Grade
Instructed twenty general education students in a responsive classroom with flexible seating
Developed curriculum and instruction for seven special education students in 2nd, 3rd, 4th grades and life
skills (specific learning disability, ADHD, communication impairment and other health impairment)
Implemented Journeys Reading Program, Lucy Calkins Writing Workshop Model, Fountas and Pinnell
Benchmark Assessment System, Pearson Investigations 3 Math, TouchMath and Wilson Reading System
Participated at Back to School Night, Fall conferences and PTO-sponsored Boosterthon fundraiser
Moderated Homework Club, and attended Sunshine Committee, Intervention Team and faculty meetings
Planned itinerary for Adopt-a-Grandparent Community Outreach Program at Brightview Senior Living
Created organization system for Super K Warrior Princess Leukemia Awareness bracelet fundraiser
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Fall 2015 Mercer County Special Services Elementary School, Hamilton, NJ

Teaching Practicum Third and Fourth Grade
Taught six non-verbal students with severe cognitive disabilities (Angelman Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy,
Static Encephalopathy) in collaboration with teacher, two classroom assistants, and two one-on-one aides
Designed and implemented multisensory whole group, small group, and one-on-one lessons aligned with
the state standards, while differentiating based on student strengths and needs
Administered a Functional Behavior Assessment, proposed a Behavior Intervention Plan for a student with
self-stimulatory behaviors
Conducted two student case studies based on Assistive Technology and Discrete Trials Training

Spring 2015 Millstone River Upper Elementary School, West Windsor, NJ

Teaching Practicum Fourth Grade
Instructed twenty-seven gifted and talented students in a general education classroom
Utilized the Workshop Model and differentiated instruction/assessments by incorporating student choice
Initiated and managed Read Across America door decorating contest
Constructed a literacy profile on a student using Ganske Spelling Assessment, Developmental Reading
Assessment, independent reading conferences, and analysis of writing samples
Facilitated interactive read alouds, social studies research projects, and managed communication folders

Fall 2014 Maurice Hawk Elementary School, West Windsor, NJ

Teaching Practicum Third Grade
Taught twenty-one general and special education students (Brittle Bone Disease, ADHD) in an inclusion
classroom in cooperation with teacher, instructional assistant and one-on-one aide
Collaboratively designed and implemented state standards-aligned math, reading and writing lessons
Constructed a mathematical profile of a student, and administered Words Their Way Elementary Spelling
Inventory, Developmental Reading Assessment, and informal writing assessment
Assisted with science experiments, participated in Field Day activities and attended Winter Chorus Concert
Reflected on practices using the Charlotte Danielson Framework

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Summers 2013 Countryside Elementary and Springville Elementary Schools, Mount Laurel, NJ
to 2017 Extended Day Care Program Aide Kindergarten to Fourth Grade
Spring 2016 Autism New Jersey, Robbinsville, NJ
Volunteer
Summers 2010 YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties at Fountain Woods Elementary School, Burlington, NJ
to 2013 Early Child Care Assistant Teacher Pre-Kindergarten

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIA TIONS

New Jersey Student Education Association
Rider University Student Education Association
Council for Exceptional Children

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOP MENT

In-Service Trainings Online Self-Instructed Trainings
2016 Effective Questioning: Elevate Classroom Conversations 2017 GCN Training Tutorials
2016 Twitter in Education Workshop 2016 Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB)
2016 Duty to Warn: Child Abuse Warning Signs and 2016 Health and Safety Preparation
Reporting Responsibilities 2013 Creating Schedules and Routines
2016 Reading Disabilities/Dyslexia Training 2013 Nutrition for Young Children
2015 SMART Board Functions 2012 Mixed-Age Groups in Early Childhood
Programs

TECHNOLOGY
SMART Board, Chromebooks, Kahoot!, Weebly, Smore, Google Apps for Education, ActivInspire Flipcharts

INTERESTS
Reading childrens/young adult literature, Writing, Twitter (professional learning network), Yoga and Pilates