Introduction

=__**Introduction**__  = = =  **__ Jillian Vitolo-Brown __** **EDUCATION** Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Special Education September 1996-December 2000 California University of Pennsylvania GPA 3.33

**EXPERIENCE** George Plava Elementary School, McClellandtown, PA July 2007-Present **Kindergarten Teacher**
 * Instruct 16 students with varying learning abilities
 * Create lessons that are developmentally appropriate in social and academic areas
 * Create thematic units that incorporate all subject areas and technology

Albert Gallatin High School, Uniontown, PA July 2006-June 2007 **Learning Support Teacher**
 * Wrote and implemented 28 students Individualized Education Plans
 * Scheduled and led meetings with parents, administration, parents and other colleagues
 * Monitored Resource room and assisted students as needed

Knightdale Elementary School, Knightdale, NC July 2001-July 2007 **Third Grade teacher**
 * Instructed 16 students with varying learning abilities and diverse ethnic backgrounds including English as Second Language learners
 * Created thematic units that incorporate all subject areas and technology
 * Implemented Project Achieve lessons throughout Guided, Shared & Independent Reading

**Second Grade Teacher**
 * Instructed 21 students with varying learning abilities and diverse ethnic backgrounds including English as Second Language learners
 * Created and implemented classroom management plan and individual contracts
 * Created thematic units that incorporate all subject areas and technology

**HONORS/ACTIVITES**
 * Web page coordinator for School 2007-Present
 * 2008 Taught Parent information sessions for Letrs training
 * Taught PSSA after-school prep
 * Attended workshops for professional growth: Teaching Basic Elements of Science, Developing a Portfolio, Letrs training, BlackBoard basics
 * **2007 National Board Certified teacher**