Resume - Julia Mckinnies

Julia R.
McKinnies
2 Esher Way, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
mckinnj2@tcnj.edu
609-457-4926

Objective
Obtain a teaching position in an inclusive environment in order to promote philosophy of full inclusion of all
students. Certified in English and Special Education grades K-12 and Elementary Education grades K-6.
Education
The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ
● Special Education, Master of Arts in Teaching, May 2018; GPA 3.9/4.0
● English, Bachelor of Science, Deaf Studies Minor, May 2017; GPA 3.4/4.0

Honors
Sigma Tau Delta International Honor Society in English, Inducted Fall 2016
Undergraduate Dean’s list 5/8 semesters

Certifications
CEAS, Elementary Education, State of New Jersey, Expected Summer 2018
CEAS, Teacher of Students with Disabilities, State of New Jersey, Expected Summer 2018
CEAS, English, State of New Jersey, Expected Summer 2018
HIB Certification, March 2018
Substitute Teaching Certification, March 2017
Praxis Exam- English: Content Knowledge, March 2017
Praxis Exam- Multiple Subjects, February 2017
Teaching Experience
● Student Teaching, Egg Harbor Township School District, third grade LRC classroom, March-May ‘18
Taught LRC math 7 students and LRC reading to 6 students in third grade. Implemented a
research based writing assignment utilizing differentiated materials and instruction to meet
student needs. Math lessons followed Pearson Envision curriculum. Observed an IEP meeting
and participated in the annual review of a student’s IEP.
● Global Student Teaching, International School of Amsterdam, second grade classroom, Jan.-Mar. ‘18
Taught lessons following the Primary Years Programme (PYP) curriculum. Utilized the teaching
method of inquiry based learning in Units of Inquiry on Telling Stories and Systems of a
Community. Observed DRAs and participated in department and school wide staff meetings.
Incorporated technology into lessons to utilize the 1:1 student to iPad ratio.
● Practicum Experience, Franklin Park School District, first grade inclusion classroom, Fall ‘16
Taught math lessons and a read aloud lesson utilizing differentiated instruction
Observed and assisted both the cooperating general education teacher as well as the special
education teacher. Observed and interviewed related services professionals in OT and AIS
● Practicum Experience, Trenton School District, first grade classroom, Fall ‘15 and Spring ‘16
Taught read aloud lessons, word study and guided reading lessons as well as performing DRAs
and running records, created a functional behavior assessment of a student
Observed and assisted cooperating teacher with small group instruction and performing
assessments with students.
● Practicum Experience, West Windsor-Plainsboro School District, third grade classroom, Spring ‘15
Taught lessons in math and science and incorporated current events into the classroom
Observed and assisted cooperating teacher with checking students’ homework and preparing for
the PARCC test.

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Related Work Experience

Office Administration, English Creek Academy, Egg Harbor Twp., NJ, July 2017-Dec. 2017, Summer 2018
● Assisted director with aspects of weekly billing/taking payments and assisted teachers in creation of
daily materials
Behavior Technician, Continuum Healthcare, Atlantic County, New Jersey, May 2017-December 2017
● Worked with children with autism implementing Discrete Trial Training, Task Analysis, and Behavioral
Programs to improve upon academic, social, and behavioral skills
Substitute Teacher, Insight, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, Spring 2017 and 2018
● Substituted in the township high school using primary teacher’s lesson plans and completed assigned
duties.
Mentor, Career and Community Studies Program, TCNJ Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017
● Academic, vocational, and house mentor assistant to students with learning disabilities in the Career
and Community Studies Program at TCNJ.
Teacher’s Aide, English Creek Academy, Egg Harbor Twp., NJ, Summer 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017
● Aide in preschool and kindergarten classrooms and assisted with Summer camp activities

Community Engagement
Captain, Love Your Melon, Ewing, NJ, Fall 2016 and Spring 2017
● Led TCNJ’s chapter of Love Your Melon, an apparel brand dedicated to giving a hat to every child
battling cancer in America as well as supporting nonprofit organizations who lead the fight against
pediatric cancer. Organized and led crew meetings and events. Primary point of communication
between northeast regional manager and event coordinator.
Tutor, Petey Greene Program, Trenton, NJ, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, and Spring 2017
● Volunteered 2 hours per week as a tutor for incarcerated citizens at Jones Farm who were preparing to
take their GED exams through the state facility. Primarily focused on elementary level grammar and
middle/early high school level math.

Skills
Basic knowledge of American Sign Language
Experience with Smart Board Technology
Proficiency with Google Drive Technology
Experience with Swivl Technology

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