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= = Elizabeth Rutledge

Objective Seeking a teaching position with the goal to enhance the standard of teaching in public schools by having a mission to care for, serve, and educate our youth.

Education 2004- 2006 Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Pittsburgh, PA M.A., Religious Education § Researched, created, and applied an educational design in a classroom setting.

2000-2004 Slippery Rock University of PA Slippery Rock, PA B.S. Major, Elementary Education § Minor, Elementary Math § Graduated Cum Laude. § Member of Lambda Epsilon Delta, National Elementary Education Honorary § Member of Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education

Certifications Elementary K- 6... Effective 05/2004 Mid-Level Mathematics 7-9... Effective 05/2009

Experience 2008- 2009 Westmont Hilltop High School, Johnstown, PA Classrooms for the Future Coach §  Facilitated high school teaching staff in 21st century learning course §  Expert in new classroom technologies: Mastered key concepts dealing with Web 2.0 tools and other new technologies (smart boards, responders, slates, etc.) §  Taught high, middle, and elementary school teaching staff and high school students new technology

2009- 2009 Crestfield Camp and Conference Center, Slippery Rock, PA Curriculum Coordinator/Reading Camp Director (Most recent job title) § Compiled summer Bible study curriculum and facilitated staff in teaching content. § Observed and evaluated summer staff ability to effectively teach Bible studies. § Organized and lead a reading specialty camp. § Demonstrated ability to multi-task with complex scheduling § Assisted in leading staff training <span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">§ Small group leader with ability to transition to large group instruction.

2006- 2008 Westmont Hilltop and Richland School Districts, Johnstown, PA Substitute Teacher <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">· Ability to cover all schools, High school through Elementary school <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">· Ability to teach specific class content left by regular teacher <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">· Flexibility to work as a teacher for a homebound student

2005- 2006 Mt Nebo Presbyterian Church, Sewickley, PA Director of Youth <span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">§ Established, after 4-year lapse, a junior high youth group. <span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">§ Increased active membership by 75%. <span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">§ Designed Bible study curriculum. <span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">§ Worked with middle school students <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt; msospacerun: yes;"> 2004- 2006 Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Pittsburgh, PA Playroom (Day Care) Teacher <span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">§ Gained experience teaching/working with pre-school aged children <span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">§ Lead games and crafts, supervised outside play, read stories, taught basic skills

2003- 2004 Slippery Rock Area Elementary School, Slippery Rock, PA Student Teacher <span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">§ Excelled in technology skills necessary to create an electronic portfolio. <span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">§ Co-created new social studies curriculum for 3rd grade. <span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">§ Time spent in urban setting teaching disadvantaged students <span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">§ Gained experience in certified K-6 levels.

1999- 2000 Westmont Hilltop Elementary School, Johnstown, PA Work Study Position Senior Year <span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">§ Worked in Diana Junker’s first grade classroom (still current first grade teacher). <span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">§ Able to complete many classroom tasks. <span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">§ Worked one to one with students struggling with class content <span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">§ Gained experience in first grade level.