Marissa Ann Weidner

22 Maple Street
Macungie, PA 18062

484-560-1530
marissaweidner1@gmail.com

Objective
An employment opportunity in the field of Elementary Education and Special Education for grades
Kindergarten through fourth grade.
Qualifications
Experience working with children ages three to eighteen
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Well organized, dependable, punctual and passionate
Education
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Major: Early Childhood Education
Graduated: Cum Laude, GPA 3.56
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Major: Special Education (Mentally-Physically Handicapped) PreK-8
Elementary Education PreK-4
Graduated: Summa Cum Laude, GPA 3.81

Schnecksville, PA
May 2012

Kutztown, PA
May 2015

Honors
Kappa Delta Pi (Alpha Epsilon Zeta) Lehigh Carbon Community College, Schnecksville, PA 2011-Present
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA
2014-Present
Elaine M. Smith Scholarship Award, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA
2015
Selected as Top Candidate: Special Education Student Teaching, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA 2015
Related Experience
Student Intern, Alburtis Elementary School, Alburtis, PA
March 2015-May 2015
Observed a district curriculum meeting on February 18 2015. Planned and implemented hands-on and
engaging lesson plans for kindergarten students. Incorporated WIN (What I Need) time and stations into
the lessons and the Daily 5. Attended after-school instruction one night a week. Observed parent-teacher
conferences. By the final 2 weeks, I was in full control of the classroom, completing all lessons and
following the school schedule. Continued to take control of the classroom until May 7th, 2015.
Student Intern, Tyson-Schoener Elementary School, Reading, PA
January 2015-March 2015
Planned and implemented hands-on and enriching lesson plans and units for 3rd-5th grade students
in a life skills classroom. Incorporated The Daily 5 in the classroom, differentiated instruction and
responded to cooperating teachers feedback to increase my skills in the field. Observed IEP
meetings. Continued to take control of the classroom until March 13th, 2015.
Student Intern, Willow Lane Elementary School, Macungie, PA
October 2014-December 2014
Planned and implemented hands-on, interactive and engaging lesson plans for 1st graders.
Incorporated differentiated instruction into the lesson and worked in a whole group and small group
setting through The Daily 5. Responded to cooperating teachers feedback to increase skills in the field.
Observed Parent-Teacher conferences.
Student Intern, Eyer Middle School, Macungie, PA
April 2014-May 2014
Planned and implemented hands-on and interactive lesson plans for 6th and 8th graders for ten days.
Implemented these lesson plans to the students in the special education curriculum and responded to
cooperating teachers feedback to increase my skills in the field. Observed an IEP meeting.

Student Intern, First Impressions Child Care Center, Macungie, PA

January 2012-May 2012
Planned dynamic and engaging curriculum to three to five year olds for twenty hours per week.
Implemented activities and lesson plans to the children. Wrote newsletters and observed parent
conferences. Re-designed hands on science, art, writing blocks, and dramatic play centers for the
classroom.
Lab Student, Early Learning Center, Schnecksville, PA
August 2010-December 2010
Planned age appropriate lesson plans for preschoolers and implemented them in small groups.
Lab Student, Alburtis Elementary School, Alburtis, PA
January 2011-August 2013
Observed and participated in a kindergarten classroom and schedule. Also successfully planned lessons
focusing on integrating arts and play and started completing running records on students.
Lab Student, First Impressions Child Care Center, Macungie, PA
August 2011-December 2011
Presented energetic and versatile lesson plans for children ages three to five with the main focus on
Language and Literacy.
Volunteer, Alburtis Elementary School, Alburtis, PA
2012-2014
Participated in Reading Adventure Night by choosing age appropriate stories and decorating a
classroom to fit the nights theme. I read stories and dressed as a character in the book to keep the
children excited and engaged in what I was reading.
Volunteer, Grace Lutheran Church, Macungie, PA
December 2009-2014
Responsible for directing and coordinating an energetic childrens christmas program for children ages
three to twelve. Maintained a rehearsal schedule and taught children songs, dialogue, and dance routines.
Continued to stay dedicated to the childrens success and was reliable to all parents and helpers.
Volunteer, Good Shepherd Health Network, Allentown, PA
June 2004-August 2009
Participated in activities with the residents and volunteered with the laundry and maintenance
department.
Volunteer, Grace Lutheran Church, Macungie, PA
June 2008-July 2013
Participated on Mission Trips by helping unfortunate people and towns fix their homes. Worked as a
cooperative member of the group and was trustworthy and reliable when it came to stepping up to
do an undesirable task and completing the task properly.
Volunteer, Just For Kix, Tampa, Fl
December 2013-January 2014
Participated in the 2013-2014 Just For Kix Outback Bowl Performance Tour Dance Team. I was a
representative of my local dance company and worked as a team with dancers from all over the country.
Took direction, worked collaboratively with others and was always prepared.
Work Experience
Dance Instructor, AACC Dance Connection, Alburtis, PA
October 2007-Present
Teach students ages three to eighteen dance skills and techniques in ballet, tap, and jazz.
Responsible for making lesson plans to do with the students for each dance lesson and to
choreograph dance routines for every class. Communicate with parents about any concerns or
questions they may have and use problem solving skills when needed.
AACC Dance Connection Dance Camp, AACC Dance Connection, Alburtis, PA
2014-Present
In charge of coordinating and directing a week long dance camp in the summer for children ages three to
eighteen. Taught a large group of twenty to forty students and performed routines to showcase their
new skills to family and friends at the end of the week.