MARIA FALORIO

6579 Hathaway Road Valley View, Ohio 44125 (216) 903-6565 mfalorio@ashland.edu
EDUCATION-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Degree: Bachelor of Science in Education
Anticipated Graduation:
May 2016
Major:
Early Childhood Education (PreK-3)
Grade Point
Average: 3.916 Deans List
Early Childhood Intervention Specialist (PreK-3)
Endorsement:
Reading (pending Aug 2016)
Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio
Licensure: Ohio 4Year Resident Educator
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
K-1 Intervention, Senior Field Experience
Aug
2015- Nov 2015
Crestview Elementary School - Ashland, OH
Planned and taught lessons in all subjects which were clearly aligned with the common core
standards; differentiated lessons based on the wide variety of student needs and learning
styles in the classroom.
Complied a case study and implemented an intervention plan for a student with identified
special education needs, while documenting progress through observations and anecdotal
notes. Attended student IEP meeting.
Observed each students academic levels, strengths, and weaknesses in the class and
prepared modified lessons to best fit each students highest potential.
Created strong professional relationships with staff members. Designed a supportive
environment which established a calm, welcoming rapport with students and faculty.
Fourth Grade, Reading Tutor
Jan
2015- May 2015
Becker Reading Center - Ashland, OH
Identified area of need and developed instruction catered to the students interests to
promote motivation and improve comprehension skills of a fourth grade struggling reader and
critical thinker.
Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor progress and shared documented improvements
and areas of need with the parents through newsletters to ensure open communication
between tutoring and home.
Kindergarten, Junior Field Experience
Sept
2014- Nov 2014
Cornerstone Elementary School - Wooster, OH
Assessed through running records and observations, developed and taught developmentally
appropriate guided reading lessons with level-appropriate book selections that supported the
groups needs and interests.
Created and implemented a positive behavior reward system that provided support,
awareness of progress and motivation to guided reading group experiences, which was
continued by the mentor teacher through the year.
Used anecdotal notes to monitor and make instructional decisions with support and evidence.

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Provided interactive read aloud instruction, assessment and evaluation for whole group
literacy instruction.

Pre-Kindergarten, Sophomore Field Experience

Jan
2014- May 2014
Ashland Head Start - Ashland, OH
Generated a case study to classify an at-risk students strengths and weaknesses. Designed
and facilitated intervention towards specific social and adaptive skill goals.
Developed age-appropriate social studies, math and science lessons to an inclusion classroom
in both small group and whole class settings.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
America Reads Tutor
Sept 2013Nov 2015
Ashland Local School District, Ashland, OH
Prepared students to meet the requirements of the Ohio Achievement Assessment through
math games, reading interventions, practice assessments and Study Island.
Applied language arts instruction to a small group of at-risk third grade students, three times
a week for an hour and a half.
Summer Camp Counselor
June 2012present
Valley View Summer Camp, Cleveland, OH
Responsible for 25-40 campers ages 5 through 12, 5 days a week for 10 weeks in the
summer.
Supervise field trips and activities, while providing a safe and comfortable environment for
the children.
123! Read Volunteer Tutor
June 2015Aug 2015
Cuyahoga County Library, Maple Heights, OH
Implemented intensive language arts instruction to at-risk first and second grade students,
two times a week for an hour and a half.
Provided support and encouragement for students with low self-esteem due to reading
performance and assisted them in discovering interests to explore through text.
Private Tutor
June 2014Aug 2015
Valley View, OH
Assessed to identify needs, planned, and implemented language arts lessons to prepare for
the upcoming school year for one hour per day.
Classroom Volunteer
Glendale Elementary School, Bedford, OH
Spring 2014, Spring 2015
Provided assistance in preschool intervention and inclusion classrooms during assessments
and evaluations.

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Worked closely with Speech Therapist and Physical Therapist to observe needs and services
of students.

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
Sept 2013present
Family Events Chair and Risk Management Team (Jan 2014 -Dec 2014)
Volunteer with the residents of the Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland during their stay to
promote positivity and support.
Fundraise through multiple events for the patients and their families staying at the Ronald
McDonald House of Cleveland.
Organize parent and family involvement for chapter members.
Council For Exceptional Children
Oct 2014present
Secretary (Dec 2014- present)
Plan and participate in activities to raise awareness and educate others on exceptional
children.
Fundraise in the school and local community for organizations such as Autism Speaks and
National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Collaborate with other executive board members to create a comfortable and open learning
environment for our members.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Growing Up Wild
Prevent Blindness Ohio Vision Screening
HONORS, AWARDS AND ACTIVIES
Whos Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, award
Kappa Delta Pi, Education Honorary
Omicron Delta Pi, Leadership Honorary
Alpha Lambda Delta, Freshman Honorary