Stephanie Fodor

382 North Liberty Street Blairsville, PA 15717 Cell: 412-926-4816 Email: s.fodor@setonhill.edu To obtain an Elementary Education position Pre-K to 4th grade and/or a Special Education position Pre-K to 8th grade. Seton Hill University Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education (Pre-K 4) and Special Education (Pre-K 8) August 2011 May 2014 GPA 4.0 Westmoreland County Community College Associates in Liberal Arts Liberal Arts August 2009 May 2011 GPA 3.8 Certifications: Professional Experience: Student Teaching: Stanwood Elementary School, New Stanton, PA 1st Grade Classroom Prepared and organized unit lessons on addition and subtraction with multiple strategies (math mountains, ten sticks and circles, and counting on) Created many of my own lessons and implemented individualized instruction by arranging guided reading groups based on learning levels and adapted worksheets and quizzes for certain students Used the Skyward online grade book system to put students scores into the online system Participated in a school-wide door-decorating contest won 1st place in the contest for all 1st grade rooms Collaborated with other 1st grade teachers on effective strategies for student development and personal development March 2014 - Present Jan 2014- March 2014 State of Pennsylvania Teaching License Anticipated Date of Certification May 2014 CPR Certification Act 126 Mandated Reporter Certification (3 hours) PA Criminal History Act 34 Clearance PA Child Abuse Act 151 Clearance PA Act 114 Fingerprinting Clearance PA Act 24 Arrest/Conviction Clearance TB Clearance

Objective: Education:

Fort Allen Elementary School, Greensburg, PA K-1 Autistic Support Classroom

Prepared and delivered lessons to the students by adapting materials and instruction to meet their individual needs Participated in IEP meetings and the IEP writing process for Autistic students Used and manipulated iPads with the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) in order to communicate with Autistic students Participated in bi-weekly equestrian therapy for students with Autism

 Work Experience:

Observed the process of mainstreaming an Autistic child within the regular education classroom May 2013 Present

Toddler Town USA Irwin, PA Assistant Group Supervisor (infants to school age children) Responsibilities:

Attended to the basic needs of the children (changing and feeding) Created and planned lessons on math and literacy concepts Organized indoor and outdoor activities for students to participate in Cleaned and organized the facility in order to keep a safe and healthy environment for the children Completed professional development classes on ratios, first-aid for children, CPR, environmentally friendly cleaning, and the signs of child abuse August 2012-Dec 2013

Seton Hill Child Development Center - Greensburg, PA Teachers Aide (Pre-school aged children) Responsibilities: Volunteer:

Aided in the implementation of lessons passed out materials, worked in small groups with children during lessons, and played with children Prepared lessons on many different topics and delivered the lessons to the students while using individualized instruction Organized and participated in Halloween parades, Christmas Sing-A-Longs, and Pre-School graduation Cleaned and organized the facility in order to keep a safe and healthy environment for the children

Bible School Teacher First United Methodist Church, Derry, PA Sunday School Teacher First United Methodist Church, Derry, PA Activities and Honors: Seton Hill University Varsity Cheerleader Seton Hill University Education Club Member Deans List and 4.0 GPA every semester-Seton Hill University Outstanding Academic Award Recipient (2 years) Seton Hill University Phi Theta Kappa Member Westmoreland County Community College **References available upon request