1. Kelley Nugent
561 10th
Avenue, Apt 18G · New York, NY 10036 · 860-459-0943· kan2131@tc.columbia.edu
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EDUCATION
Columbia University, Teachers College, New York, NY
Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education, birth to age 8 GPA: 4.0 Expected May 2016
New York State (Early Childhood Education) Certification Pending
University of Delaware, Newark, DE August 2009—May 2013
Concentration: Clinical Services
Overall GPA 3.73/4.0 Deans List, Cum Laude, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Kappa Omicron Nu Society
• Study Abroad—Paris & Hawaii
• Paris—Early Childhood Education
• Hawaii—Elementary Evolutionary Ecology
RELATED EXPERIENCE
The Hollingworth Science Summer Camp, New York, NY June 2016—August 2016
Assistant Teacher, Kindergarten—4th
grade
• Create classroom from scratch with three other adults in order to produce the most effective learning environment for
science camp.
• Produce inquiry-based science curriculum within a four-person team that will be implemented in camp.
• Guide and mentor students through a process of discovery and reflection by posing well-crafted questions that
encourage critical thinking.
• Engage in daily science experiments and hands-on activities with campers.
• Plans and attends field trips with children that enhance science curriculum.
The Jesse Isador Straus School (P.S 199), New York, NY January 2016—Present
Graduate Student Teacher, 1st
Grade General Education
• Planned and implemented small and large group lessons in core academic subjects using Common Core Standards
and following the TC Reading and Writing project format.
• Differentiated instruction and made appropriate accommodations in order to make curriculum accessible to students
with wide variety of learning needs (29 children and 5 IEP’s).
• Assisted cooperating teacher in day-to-day tasks, team planning, and classroom management.
• Aided social-emotional development of students through RULER curriculum to promote children’s growth.
• Worked extensively with children in writing workshop to produce several published pieces that were then displayed
to parents and families.
Emily Dickinson School (P.S. 75), New York, NY January 2016—Present
Graduate Student Teacher, Kindergarten Reading
• Worked one-on-one with kindergarten-aged student on reading and writing skills as part of Early Childhood Reading
and Writing class.
• Planned individualized weekly lessons and activities that focused on literacy skills in order to build key child’s
reading and writing abilities.
• Administered assessments and running records to gauge student’s progress and to inform further instruction.
Rita Gold Childcare Center, New York, NY
Graduate Student Teacher, Toddler Room (18 months-3 years) September 2015—December 2015
• Completed 110-hour practicum and associated coursework in Infant / Toddler Development.
• Cared for toddler children (10 children at maximum) to enhance development of children in a play-based setting.
• Tracked development of one key child over the semester through anecdotal notes.
• Designed and implemented individualized activity plan and comprehensive child study report for key child.
• Supervised sleep and meal schedules, indoor and outdoor play and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Entered anecdotal notes on children to track change over time in all developmental domains.
The Children’s Workshop School, New York, NY January 2015—May
2015
Graduate Student Teacher, Kindergarten General Education
• Worked with one head teacher in a progressive classroom.
• Planned and implemented small and large group lessons in core academic subjects using Common Core Standards

2. and following TC Readers and Writers Workshop format.
• Worked extensively with one child who had a IEP in progress on reading and writing in order to bring the child up to
grade level benchmark.
• Supervised school field trips to ensure safety of children.
• Created worksheets and activities to assess children on academic subjects being taught in class.
Asphalt Green Summer Day Camp, New York, NY
Head Counselor, Ages 8-9 June 2015—August
2015
• Worked in a two-person team with one general counselor to make sure camp day ran smoothly and to ensure safety
of children.
• Coordinated camp day by participating and overseeing each activity.
• Supervised children during daily camp activities and conversed with parents on daily basis about social skills and
sports related activities.
• Attended and supervised multiple overnight trips with children
• Taught children social skills by modeling appropriate behavior with general counselor.
• Served as a bus matron for children to monitor behavior, ensure safety and mediate conflicts that occurred.
Nest + M School “After-3” Program, New York, NY November 2013—June 2014
Activity Assistant & Bus Matron
• Supervised children in after-school activities.
• Spent majority of time in Lego Engineering after school class.
• Enforced rules, behavioral and educational standards to make sure class ran effectively.
• Helped teacher conduct & coordinate activities by working in small groups and with individuals.
• Discussed progress and behavior of children with parents on a daily basis.
• Served as a bus matron who monitored behavior to make sure all children arrived home safe and on time.
• Picked a child up from her school and walked her to after school program to make sure she got there safely.
The Frye Boot Company (Cashier/Customer Service), New York, NY July 2013—October
2013
• Enhanced computer skills in Microsoft technologies.
• Addressed needs and concerns of customers by talking with individuals both in person and over the phone while
working in fast paced environment.
Thomas McKean High School, Wilmington, DE
Intern, Guidance Counselor February 2013—May
2013
• Completed 400 Hours in the guidance office.
• Strengthened communication skills through daily meetings with students and conferences with parents.
• Provided counseling and mentoring services to adolescents.
• Engaged in crisis interventions with at-risk children.
• Worked with diverse group of students.
• Enhanced interpersonal skills with adults and adolescents.
• Clerical work filing, organizing, assisted as needed.
Newark Boys and Girls Club, Newark, DE February
—May 2012
Intern, Kindergarten
• Tutored boys and girls on early childhood academic subjects to promote developmental growth.
• Coordinated and organized daily activities with head of Boys and Girls Club to gain experience on program
development
• Developed skills for interacting with diverse populations.
• Promoted events coordinated by the Boys and Girls Club on University of Delaware Campus by posting flyers and
sending emails.
PROFESSIONAL GROUPS
Children’s Scholarship Fund (Young Leaders), New York, NY September 2013—
Present
• Raise awareness about education reform

3. • Support CSF scholarships.
• Fundraised and coordinates volunteer activities.
• Tutor and mentor children within the program.
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES, University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Project Sunshine
• Participated in nonprofit organization for educational, recreational and social programs to children facing medical
challenges and their families.
• Volunteered time in order to restore a sense of normalcy to pediatric healthcare environment.
St. Anthony of Padua Church, Litchfield, CT
• Participated in pancake breakfast fundraisers to raise money for child with cancer in my hometown.
SKILLS
• Computer: Proficient in Microsoft technologies.
• Language: Basic Spanish Language knowledge.