Victoria L.

Farenga

( (914) 471-3969
* 900 Palmer Rd., Bronxville, NY 10708
: victorialfar@gmail.com

Education
M.S. English Education - Program Lehman College - Expected Completion Fall 2016

Attending as of January, 2015

B.A. English - Stony Brook University - May 2013

N.Y.S. Initial Certification English 7-12

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3.5 GPA
Golden Key International Honor Society

Deans List Fall 2009-2013

TESOL Certification through Westchester Community College

Teaching Experience
Leave Replacement, Grades 8, 9, and 10, Valhalla M.S./H.S., Valhalla, NY

September 3, 2015 to December 10, 2015

Instructed two sections of Eighth Grade English with a focus on critical thinking, evidence-based writing, and projectbased learning
o Structured a unit on Flowers For Algernon in which students engaged in reader-response, Socratic discussion, and
argumentative writing
o Implemented a unit on Tuesdays With Morrie with attention to elements of a non-fiction narrative, tracking themes, and
making text-to-reader connections

Orchestrated a Freshman Writing Seminar with an emphasis on brainstorming, drafting, and revising personal
narratives

Initiated a writing workshop on childrens literature, culminating in each student creating a picture book
Launched a unit on To Kill A Mockingbird with one section of Tenth Grade English
o Employed Whole-Class Novel, Readers Theater, and Independent Reading methods to differentiate learning needs
o Enhanced students experience of the novel with non-fiction texts, film, and music
o Guided students in the analysis of significant textual passages, and character development

Leave Replacement, Grades 10 and 12, Peekskill High School, Peekskill, NY

October 20, 2014 to January 30, 2015

Facilitated senior elective course in Creative Writing by providing student-centered brainstorming activities, modeling
texts for close reading and discussion, and assigning three major writing pieces
o Integrated audio-visual resources for inspiration in the writing process such as TED Talks, author interview footage,

educational documentary, and NPR podcasts

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Co-taught a 10 grade inclusion class during which students studied The Merchant of Venice, short stories, and poetry
with assistance from a special education teacher
o Differentiated instruction for a short story unit by grouping students in literature circles, assigning level-appropriate
stories, and assessing through a final PowerPoint presentation of text-based analysis

Instructed a 10

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grade PreAP class, implemented a four-week Lord of The Flies unit, and guided students in citing

textual evidence for analysis, discussion, and writing, culminating in an essay on the novels central theme

Victoria L. Farenga

: victorialfar@gmail.com

Related Experience
Permanent Building Substitute, Eastchester Middle School, Eastchester, NY

Feb 2016 to Present

Creates and maintains a respectful and productive learning environment for all students

Studies and implements classroom teachers plans, while also adapting and responding to real-time needs of learners
Engages students by asking questions, learning their names, and taking in interest in their classroom community

Provides feedback to classroom teacher via written note or verbal communication

English Tutor, C2 Education, Hartsdale, NY

June 2013 to June 2014

Instructed small groups of students in critical reading and writing, vocabulary acquisition, and literature discussions
Facilitated SAT Essay writing classes with a focus on introduction, body, and concluding paragraphs, and grammar and

punctuation

Proctored Interim SAT exams for high school students

Created, assess, and implements lesson plans, classroom activities, and homework

Produced student progress reports and revise teacher reports

Communicated directly with parents about students' grades and achievements

English Teacher (Internship), Konkuk University, Seoul, South Korea

July to August 2012

Recommended by the Intensive English Center and accepted as the sole representative from Stony Brook University

Collaborated with a fellow-intern to instruct students in pronunciation exercises, coach oral presentations, and provide
exemplar models of public speaking through demonstration and videos

Planned and taught a 4-week Newspaper Writing Course during which students: examined different genres of news
articles and defined their textual features, and produced a class newspaper

Professional Development
Valhalla High School, Valhalla, NY

September 2015

Engaged in Google Classroom 101

Created a Google Classroom page and invited my students to join

Learned how to post and grade assignments, and how to utilize Google Docs within my class page

Peekskill High School, Peekskill, NY

October 2014-January 2015

Participated in Superintendents Conference Day and deliberated educational goals with fellow teachers

Developed Curriculum with English Department by aligning standards with activities and assignments within a unit
Adopted pair-work reading strategies to engage students at the beginning of class
Volunteer Work
Choreographer, Eastchester Middle Schools International Night, Eastchester, NY

Chaperone, Neighbors Link Community Center Casa De Lengua, Mt. Kisco, NY

Fulfilled role of adviser to high school TESOL club

Supervised and participated in weekly tutoring sessions

Monitored student attendance and safety

Ensured that all student participants had transportation home

Chaperone, Peekskill High School, Peekskill NY

Supervised the Drama Clubs production of The Breakfast Club

Oversaw audience to ensure a pleasant and respectful performance for all

Participated in post-show Q and A between the actors and audience

Currently to June 2016

Spring 2014

December 2014