Cathleen Brenycz Email & Phone Number

New Jersey

Collaborated with Kindergarten Teachers when implementing lessons and activities. Guiding and scaffolding children’s instruction through one-to-one support. Knowledge in Fountas & Pinell literacy program.Trained in responsive learning techniques.

Flemington, Nj

Taught a Toddler B/Discovery Preschool classroom (6-10 children)Theme based curriculum; led class in whole and small group instructionExperience in classroom management, lesson planning, and supervision. Collaborated with other teachers during after care program.

Montclair, New Jersey

* Providing classroom support in Math and Literacy instruction.* Leading small group Word Study instruction.* Supervising students during Lunch and Recess.

New York, Ny

I lead small and whole groups during Music, Movement and Poetry activities. I also supervise children during Yard/Free Play time.

Engaged in small group activities with children using both the Reggio Emilia and Emergent Curriculum models. I also took part in whole and small group literacy activities with children.

New York, Ny

Engaged in small group activities with children using both the Reggio Emilia and Emergent Curriculum models.

Using poetry and journaling techniques to guide women (18 and up) towards personal empowerment. Meeting with small groups on a monthly basis.

Mentors received and gave feedback to poetry written by assigned inmates. Interactions were discussed through bi-weekly mentor group sessions, led by Sherry Reiter.

--Collaborating with Head Teacher in Rigby Guided Reading instruction, Writing Workshop, and Everyday Math instruction. Class Size: 19--Traveling with students to all classes, including Art, Gym, Library and Music.--Supervised children during Lunch periods and outdoor play.

Assisted Head Teachers with classroom management, indoor/outdoor supervision, and movement activities for a class of 17 children. Location: New York, NY

Guided students with Fountas & Pinell guided reading instruction, Everyday Math lessons (classifying objects, patterns, attributes), and Writing Workshop activities (labeling, poetry, personal narratives)Interacted with students during Lunch Duty and Recess.

Collaborated with Head Teacher in curriculum planning and instruction in Language Arts, Social Studies, and Mathematics.Knowledge in TERC Mathematics instruction. Facilitated small groups in Guided Reading instruction.Led a month-long Poetry unit for whole group Literacy instruction, culminating with a poetry anthology in April 2008. Engaged students with weaving projects and superhero profiles that encourage imagination and self-esteem.

Class size: 22Collaborated with Head Teacher in student assessments and instruction in Mathematics and Literacy.Helped students with book-making based on Shared Reading activities.Worked with students to create and enhance Self-Portrait projects.

Aided 15 children (ages 2-3 years) in activities enhancing artistic creativity (collage work, marble paintings) and shape recognition during the Memorial Day Nursery summer program.

Engaged children (ages 6 months-5 years) in musical activities (Wheels on the Bus, Alphabet Sounds). Provided artistic activities for children (Eric Carle caterpillar portraits, personalized Mother’s Day flowers).

Worked with students aged 3-14 years as a daily substitute teacher with an average class size of 20.Permanent Substitute at Public School 24 in Paterson from March-June 2006. Facilitated group discussions and testing in Social Studies, Math, and Literacy.

M.S. Ed, Early Childhood Education

Completed requirements for New York State Teacher certification (Initial).

Ptp (Poetry Therapy Practioner), Poetry Therapy

Activities and Societies: Currently a member of the International Academy of Poetry Therapy. Poetry Therapy Practitioner since July.

B.A., Psychology

Activities and Societies: Contributor to Chavez, Seton Hall's literary magazine.Women's Studies minor.