Nicole Velez: Philosophy of Education

Nicole Velez
1501 Little Gloucester Rd. Apt C24, Blackwood, NJ 08012 – nicolelvelez03@gmail.com - (732)-598-5025
https://nicolelvelez.weebly.com/
Philosophy of Education
Education is a place for equity that creates a diverse classroom community and promotes acceptance with a
strong home and community connection. I am a strong believer in the constructivist theory, interest and
discovery based learning, and critical thinking. I strive to implement differentiated instruction and continuous
scaffolding to support the active construction of knowledge.
Education
BA in Early Childhood Education and BA in Literacy Studies May 2018
Rowan University, Glassboro NJ, 08028
Awards: Summa Cum Laude, Dean’s List, Achieving the Dream Scholarship,
(GPA: 3.864)
Certifications
Basic First Aid/CPR ovember 2018
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DERS Observer Certified September 2018
Reading Endorsement May 2018
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Clinical Practice
Herma S. Simmons Elementary, Clayton NJ January 2018-May 2018
● Student teaching experience in a first-grade classroom. Managed and organized lesson plans and
instruction for sixteen first grade students.
Clinical Experience
Rodger J. Harvey, Glassboro, NJ September 2017- November 2017
Created three learning experiences in a project approach and collected a Developmental Portfolio in a
preschool classroom.
Parkway Elementary, Mt. Laurel, NJ January 2017- May 2017
● Constructed and taught five math and science lessons in a third-grade classroom.
Lakeside Middle School, Millville, NJ January 2017- May 2017
● Implemented assessment procedures and collected data for a Functional Behavioral Analysis
Carson Elementary, Pennsauken, NJ September 2016 – January 2017
● Examined literacy development and created read aloud lesson plan for students in a first-grade
classroom.
Baldwin School, Pennsauken, NJ September 2016 – January 2017
● Analyzed social emotional development and implemented strategies for a child in preschool classroom.
Pennsauken Intermediate, Pennsauken, NJ September 2015 – November 2015
● Assisted with Language Arts and Literacy instruction in fifth and sixth grade gifted classroom.
Work Experience
First Grade Teacher, Mary F. Janvier Elementary, Franklinville, NJ n September 2019-
Present
First Grade Teacher, Herma Simmons Elementary, Clayton, NJ January 2019-June
2019
● Managed and implemented content, curriculum, procedures, and routines in a classroom of fourteen
first grade students. Differentiated lessons to meet student needs, implemented targeted interventions
across contents, and designed individualized behavior plans.
Preschool Teacher, University of Delaware Early Learning Center September 2018-December 2019
● Provided engaging and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for sixteen children between
the ages of two and four.
Camp Counselor, Lakeview Day Camp, East Brunswick, NJ June 2016 – August 2018
● Supervised eleven children ages three and four through games, lunch, and camp activities.
Student Assistant, Schaub Instructional Materials Center October 2016 – December 2017
● Offered assistance to students and faculty when checking out instructional materials and resources.
Undergraduate Mentor, Achieving the Dream Scholarship Program. August 2016 – May 2017
● Provided academic, professional, and social support to three freshman scholarship students.
Teacher’s Aide, First Friends Child Care Center, Old Bridge, NJ January 2013 - August 2014
● Assisted with educational activities and free play with children ages one to five.
Activities
National Association for the Education of Young Children, Member September 2015 – May 2019
● Invited to interview for a national student board member position.
Rowan University Reading Clinic, Tutor September 2017- April 2018
● Tutored two students reading below grade level twice a week for an hour in four mini lessons in reading
comprehension, fluency, word study, and writing, while also conducting CRI testing to gauge progress
and assess students’ independent, frustration, and instructional levels.
Early Childhood Club, Executive Board Treasurer September 2016 – May 2017
● Handled budget and expenses for a student run club at Rowan University that integrated community
outreach and Early childhood activities.

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