J A C Q U E L I N E C .

S O LT Z
123 West Broad Street, Apt. 2 Pawcatuck, CT 06379 (860) 823-7005 (m) jsoltz@gm.slc.edu

Objective
I am seeking a position as a grade 7-12 English Language Arts teacher at an innovative school where I
can further develop my creativity and help to affect change.

EDUCATION
Certification

January 2016

(015) Connecticut 7-12, English Language Arts

Sacred Heart University, Griswold, CT, Master of Arts in Teaching,

December 2015

Secondary English Education

Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, NY, Bachelor of Arts

May 2011

Concentration: Literature and Fiction Writing

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Long Term Substitute, Putnam Middle School, Putnam, CT
December 2015-February 2016
Successfully taught four sections of 8th grade ELA and one section of intervention 6th grade ELA
Designed and implemented a new unit of curriculum for 8th grade ELA
Maintained consistent, positive contact with parents
Differentiated for Special Education and 504 students
Implemented PBIS-based classroom management
Regularly attended team, administrative, and parent-teacher meetings

Student Teacher, Griswold Middle School, Jewett City, CT

August 2015-November 2015
Provided direct instruction for grade 8 English Language Arts; including ELL, 504, and remedial
reading students
Facilitated inquiry-based activities, performance tasks, and assessments
Conducted weekly SRBI reading intervention class
Designed and implemented a cohesive unit on informative/explanatory essay writing and short
stories
82% of my students advanced their level of proficiency on informative/explanatory essay
100% of my students advanced their score on informative/explanatory essay

Clinic Instructor, Griswold Middle School, Jewett City, CT

January 2015-April 2015
Provided after school direct instruction for grade 5 Language Arts intervention students
Planned lessons for small group instruction, 8-week period
Evaluated assessment data (Blue Ribbon) to coordinate instruction
40% of my students advanced their proficiency level; all student scores increased by at least 10
percentage points

Literacy and Writing Facilitator, Right to Write, Yonkers, NY

2008-2011
Facilitated weekly literacy and creative writing classes in a minimum security womens
prison
Worked closely with a diverse population to enhance communication skills
Prepared lessons and writing prompts for women of varying abilities, including ELL
Maintained personal relationships with a diverse population to promote growth and
interest in the program

RELATED FIELD EXPERIENCE

Jacqueline Soltz |
2016

Substitute Teacher, Griswold Public Schools, Jewett City, CT

November 2015-Present
Fill in for absent teachers at Griswold Middle and High Schools
Consistently requested by teachers and administration
Easily able to improvise

Reading Intervention Intern, Griswold Middle School, Jewett City, CT

August 2014-June 2015
Worked with Tier II/III students, grades 5-8, in small group reading intervention settings and
provided in-class support
Independently planned and implemented lessons for small group of grade 7 reading intervention
students
Provided fluency/comprehension instruction and facilitated practice
Proctored standardized reading assessments (ORF/MAZE)
Evaluated assessment data to coordinate instruction
66% of my students advanced proficiency on ORF and MAZE assessments and were exited from
reading intervention

Substitute Teacher, Stonington Public Schools, Stonington, CT

2012-2014
Filled in for absent teachers at Stonington High School, Mystic Middle School, and
Pawcatuck Middle School
Provided classroom management, help on assignments, and direction for students
according to lesson plans

SKILLS & INTERESTS

Computer: Microsoft Word/Excel/Publisher, Powerpoint, Prezi, Kahoot!, Newsela, Blue Ribbon, SBAC,
GoAnimate!, MobyMax

Extracurricular Involvement: GMS Gay/Straight Alliance, Clinic, Walking & Trails Club
AWARDS
Silver Medal of Excellence, Sacred Heart University
May 2015
Awarded for outstanding leadership and performance in my classes and internship

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2015

Restorative Practices training

Growth v. Fixed Mindset training
SRBI identification training
Email safety, restraint/seclusion laws
Tablet training
Google docs training
Student Success Team (SST)
504 meetings
Grade 8 team meetings
Content area meetings (grade 8/vertical)

Jacqueline Soltz |
2016