Prerna Gupta is applying for a teaching position. She has a BS in Education from Kutztown University and an MA in Reading and Literacy Education from Rider University. She has over 15 years of experience teaching special education students in both inclusion and self-contained classrooms in New Jersey and North Carolina. Her philosophy is to inspire students to meet high academic standards and demonstrate responsible citizenship. She is seeking an interview for a teaching position.

1. Prerna Gupta
1425 Sierra Drive
Hamilton, NJ 08619
704-798-9283
pcoolteach@gmail.com
Dear Sir/Madam:
This is in reference for your job.
I graduated from Kutztown University with a BS in Education and Rider University
with an MA in Reading and Literacy Education. Currently, I am employed for
Brookfield Schools in Cherry Hill, NJ. Throughout this experience, I have worked
extensively with students with emotional and behavioral needs in the school setting
and hospital setting. I have generated academic, behavior plans and Individualized
Education Programs (IEP) with therapists and administration.
During the years of 2000-2009, I worked as a Special Education Teacher for the
Rowan-Salisbury Schools in North Carolina. Throughout this experience, I have
worked in the settings of inclusion, resource and self-contained classrooms on the
middle school level. I have worked extensively with parents’, faculty and students in
designing and creating IEPs, behavior assessments, as well as academic plans that
will benefit the student’s performance in and out of the classroom.
My philosophy is to inspire and challenge students to meet high academic
standards, to lead ethical lives, and demonstrate knowledgeable, responsible
citizenship in an increasingly challenging world.
Please contact me at (704) 798-9283 to arrange an interview at your convenience. I
look forward to talking with you soon.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Prerna Gupta

2. Prerna Gupta
1425 Sierra Drive
Hamilton, NJ 08619
Cell Phone 704-798-9283
E-mail pcoolteach@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To create enthusiastic, lifelong learners as well as give children the power and
confidence to overcome crisis.
EDUCATION
RIDER UNIVERSITY, Lawrenceville, NJ
M.A. in Reading and Literacy Education – Spring 2015
KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Kutztown, PA
B.S. in Education December 1999
Major: Special Education and Elementary Education
Concentration: Mentally and Physically Handicap
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School Princeton Jct., NJ June 1993
CERTIFICATIONS
Standard Certification -Teacher of the Handicapped - NJ
TEACHING EXPERIENCES
September 2009-Present
Brookfield Schools-Teaching Students with Emotional Disabilities
June 2000-August 2009
Southeast Middle School- Salisbury, NC
Co-teaching, Resource, and Self-Contained
RELATED SERVICES
NORTH CAROLINA CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF
TEACHING
Attended Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama , Spring 2006 – Participated in a
mock space mission and brought back activities to implement in the classroom.
Attended workshop on preparing and writing for National Boards, Winter 2007
NORTH CAROLINA TEACHER ACADEMY
Attended a seminar on Shaping Successful Schools: A Continuous Improvement
Model, Summer 2005- The continuous improvement process recognizes that all
students must benefit from the changes implemented by the school community.

3. Attended a seminar on Using Multiple Intelligences to Individualize Instruction,
Summer 2006 – The awareness that students are one-of-a-kind individuals with
unique strengths, weaknesses, aptitudes, interests and capabilities
HOMEBOUND SERVICES
Provided academic services for a student with medical needs who was in the
Honors Program
October 2007-June2008
EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR
Brookfield Schools- Out Reach Program
July 2010-August 2010
VIRTUAL SCHOOL
Provide educational experiences through an internet based program entitled
PLATO
November 2011-June 2015
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
Formulated a new curriculum to follow the new Common Core Standards of New
Jersey
Summer 2012
VOLUNTEER
Space Camp, Huntsville Alabama, Summer 2004&2005
Helped with organizing the trip and advising students
Tutored students after school to accommodate their needs in EC Co-teaching,
Resource, and self-contained (2000-2009)
WORK EXPERIENCE
K-Mart –Sales Representative (1993-1995), Macy East –Sales Representative
(1995- 1997), The Blue Vine - Wine Shop- Sales Representative (2006-2007) ,
Rodan and Fields Skin Care (2015-Present)
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Council for Exceptional Children
North Carolina Association for Educators-NCAE
Technology Committee- Provide and educate professionals about current
technology and how to implement in the classroom setting
School Improvement Team-Revised the school’s mission and vision statement
and discussed and reviewed issues amongst the school environment.

4. Advisor for Students Against Violence Everywhere, Tobacco Prevention, Student
Council, Drama Club and Fitness Club
Hospitality Community- Organized functions for the staff