Stacey E. Russak is a dedicated and student-focused teaching professional seeking a teaching position. She has over 10 years of experience in both long-term and substitute teaching roles teaching grades 2 through 4. She is skilled in differentiated instruction, effective communication, and developing comprehensive lesson plans tailored to meet individual student needs. Stacey holds a Standard Certificate in Elementary School Teaching from New Jersey and has a MA in Elementary Education from Monmouth University.

1. Stacey E. Russak
212 Mizzen Avenue, Manahawkin, NJ 08050 · 732-616-5979 · staceyerussak@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
Dedicated and student focused teaching professional who is committed to providing an environment that
fosters critical thinking and a strong desire to learn. Hard working and motivated educator with strong
communication and interpersonal skills to cultivate working relationships within the school community.
SKILLS
Differentiated instruction
Problem solving skills
Effective communication
Motivational and creative skills
Efficient, detail-oriented, dependable and resourceful
Proficient in MS Office and Smart Boards
EXPERIENCE
Daily Substitute Teacher – 2/2015 to present
Source 4 Teachers, Cherry Hill, NJ
• Teach lessons on a daily basis for a variety of grades and subject matter
• Adhere to school standards and teacher’s guidelines
• Communicate with teacher on student progress
Long-Term Third Grade Teacher – 10/2014 to 1/2015
Winslow Township Public Schools, Winslow, NJ
• Developed and taught comprehensive lesson plans
• Communicated with staff and special education professionals to coordinate specialized instruction for
individual students and to implement new curriculum
• Differentiated instruction for Reading Workshop and Math in groups based on skills
• Instructed an RTI Group focusing on Reading Comprehension strategies and PARCC readiness
• Corresponded with parents daily to provide support and effective problem resolution
• Used Genesis computer interface to assign grades
Long-Term Fourth Grade Teacher – 9/2012 to 06/2014
Medford Township School District, Medford, NJ
• Developed and taught comprehensive lesson plans
• Worked with students on the Autism Spectrum and students with learning disabilities in Math, Social Studies
and Science
• Communicated with staff and special education professionals to coordinate specialized instruction for
individual students and to implement new curriculum
• Developed and facilitated the Art of Reading and Drama Clubs
• Corresponded with parents daily to provide support and effective problem resolution
• Used Genesis computer interface to assign grades
Second Grade Assistant – 9/2011 to 6/2012
Medford Township School District, Medford, NJ
• Worked as a 2:1 Assistant to students with learning disabilities
• Assisted the classroom teacher with all daily lessons
• Substitute for the classroom teacher as needed
• Developed and facilitated the Art of Reading Club

2. Event Coordinator – 9/1999 to 2/2007
Advogent, Piscataway, NJ
• Coordinated event logistics for large and small pharmaceutical meetings including speaker and venue
selection, travel and dining arrangements and invitations
• Consistently maintained both a specified budget and communication with management
and over 200 representatives
Managed Care Liaison – 1/1997 to 1/1999
Meridian Health Systems, Wall, NJ
• Created, implemented and maintained a system-wide educational program on a variety of managed care
topics to facilitate efficient communication with both internal and external customers
• Served as liaison between system medical providers and managed care companies
CERTIFICATION
The State of New Jersey – Standard Certificate in Elementary School Teacher
EDUCATION
MA, Elementary Education – Monmouth University
BA, Physical Education – Montclair State University
References Available Upon Request