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Georgia Beth Rapport Sommer is seeking certification in childhood education and special education grades 1-6. She has a bachelor's degree from Cornell University in human development and a master's degree from Manhattanville College in childhood and special education. She has extensive teaching experience in both general education and special education classrooms from kindergarten through grade 4.

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Gsommer Resume 2-9-17

Georgia Beth Rapport Sommer is seeking certification in childhood education and special education grades 1-6. She has a bachelor's degree from Cornell University in human development and a master's degree from Manhattanville College in childhood and special education. She has extensive teaching experience in both general education and special education classrooms from kindergarten through grade 4.

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GEORGIA BETH RAPPORT SOMMER

9 Birch Hill Road, Putnam Valley, NY 10579


845-661-3501 (cell) [email protected]

CERTIFICATION
NYS Teacher Certification: Childhood Education (Grades 1 6) Anticipated May 2017
NYS Teacher Certification: Special Education (Grades 1 6) Anticipated May 2017
EDUCATION
Manhattanville College, Manhattanville Excellence in Teaching Academy (META), Purchase, NY
Master of Professional Studies, Childhood Education & Special Education, Anticipated May 2017 GPA: 4.0
Cornell University, College of Human Ecology, Ithaca, NY
Bachelor of Science, Major in Human Development, Minor in Education, May 2014 GPA: 3.7
Leadership: Orientation Steering Committee; Urban Scholar; Human Ecology Ambassador; President, Alpha Epsilon Phi

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Putnam Valley Elementary School, Putnam Valley, NY
Student Teacher: Grade 4 General Education Class & Grade 4 Resource Room 1/2017Present

Scaffold and adapt instruction to support diverse learning needs of students


Implement positive behavior reinforcement system to promote academic achievement
Effectively integrate technology to reduce learning barriers, using Google platforms and assessment tools
Administer standardized, formative, summative & curriculum-based assessments
Teacher Apprentice, META Program: Kindergarten & Grade 4 7/2016 12/2016

Provided instructional & management support to multi-grade, special education classroom


Used basic Spanish to communicate with ELL students and provided direct instruction in small groups
Continuing member of Character Education Committee & Co-Facilitator of Kids of Character Club
Substitute Teacher: Grades K 4 12/2016 Present
Mount Pleasant Blythedale Union Free School District (UFSD), Valhalla, NY
Teacher Apprentice, META Program: Grade 2 Special Class & Substitute Teacher: Grades K12 7/2015 6/2016
Designed and implemented data-driven instruction aligned with Common Core Standards
Differentiated instruction to accommodate medically fragile students with learning and physical disabilities
Assisted with development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), & student portfolios
Presented to faculty on project-based learning and initiated school wide projects
Sylvan Learning Center at Benjamin Turner M.S., Mount Vernon CSD, Mount Vernon, NY
Math Teacher/Tutor: Grade 6 10/2015 6/2016
Led weekly 3-hour Saturday intensive academic intervention math classes for 8 high needs students
Submitted weekly progress reports to site manager and administered weekly formative assessments

Greenwich Country Day School, Greenwich, CT


Co-Teacher: Kindergarten 9/2014 - 6/2015
Designed science lessons for kindergarten team that encouraged inquiry based learning and critical thinking
Developed interdisciplinary learning centers that promoted cooperative learning and interactive exercises
Published weekly newsletter for families and participated in parent-teacher conferences
Created and led multiple afterschool programs for students in grades 1-3
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Private Math Tutor: Grades 6 8 2015 Present
Big Brothers & Big Sisters Mentor, Ithaca NY 2013 2014
Early Childhood Intern, Childrens Aid Society, Harlem & South Bronx, NY Summer 2013
Teaching Assistant Cornell University Undergraduate Education Courses, Ithaca, NY 2012 2013
Afterschool Program Coordinator Cornell University & DeWitt Middle School, Ithaca, NY Fall 2013
Inclusion Specialist Camp Combe YMCA, Putnam Valley, NY Summer 2011
Autism Program Counselor Kutz Camp, Warwick, NY Summer 2010
HONORS & AWARDS
Mary K. Humphreys Endowed Scholarship in Special Education, Manhattanville College 2016 2017
Kappa Delta Pi, Omega Xi Chapter, International Honor Society in Education 2016 Present
Mary K. Humphreys Incoming Student Award Recipient, Manhattanville College June 2015
Outstanding Chapter President, Cornell University Fraternity and Sorority Community May 2013
Valedictorian, Putnam Valley High School June 2010

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