LYNDSEY N.
BULKLEY
Fairfield, CT 06824 | (203)520-8442 | lbulkley17@gmail.com | https://lbteaching.weebly.com/
EDUCATION
Sacred Heart University, Isabelle Farrington College of Education, Fairfield, CT, August 2019
Master of Arts in Teaching, Concentration: Elementary Education
Cumulative GPA: 3.9
Keene State College, Keene, NH, May 2018
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education and Psychology
Cumulative GPA: 3.3 | Dean’s List Recipient
CERTIFICATIONS
New Hampshire Elementary Education license (Grades K-6), May 2018 | Connecticut Initial Educators Certificate (Grades 1-6), July 2018
ACADEMIC RESEARCH
Nature Deficit Disorder: The Growing Need for Climate Literacy in Education, 2014
Teacher’s Perspectives on How to Effectively Implement Movement Breaks in Elementary Schools, 2018
PROFESSION AL EXPERI ENCE
July 2020|Summer Literacy Teacher (1st Grade) |Fairfield Public Schools Fairfield, CT
• Educating the students through distance learning.
• Teaching live instruction lesssons through Google Meet.
• Utlizing Fountas and Pinnell Guided Reading and Shared Reading Instruction.
April 2020-June 2020|Long-Term Substitute (1st Grade) |Holland Hill Elementary School Fairfield, CT
• Selected as long-term substitute for a teacher on maternity leave.
• Educated through distant learning.
• Assessed student’s progress and connected socially via google meet.
• Utlized WeVideo to create engaging lesson across multiple subjects.
• Differentiated lesson formats based on students comfortability with technology.
• Integrated MindUp curriculum and social-emotional learning each week.
May 2018-Present|Building Substitute | Holland Hill Elementary School Fairfield, CT
• Developed and deepened relationships with students, family members and faculty to promote optimal student
learning environments.
• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
• Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
September 2018-June 2019| Intern | Holland Hill Elementary School Fairfield, CT
• Acted as guest teacher in grade levels K-5, following the lesson plans provided and adjusting accordingly.
• Acted as a 1:1 Paraprofessional for the first few months with a high needs student.
• Attended a variety of professional development workshops centered on assessing student data.
January 2018-May 2018| Student Teacher (1st Grade) |Mount Caesar Elementary School Swanzey, NH
• Collaborated with the other teachers in grade-level meetings to assess each student’s reading level benchmark and adjust the reading
groups as needed.
• Ran three leveled guided reading groups with students from each first grade class.
• Guided a month long project-based learning unit on penguin research.
• Attended parent-teacher conferences.
September 2017-December 2017|Methods Student (5th Grade) | Cutler Elementary School Swanzey, NH
• Designed hands-on lesson plans in Math and Science curriculum that demonstrated real-world application.
• Facilitated a STEAM-based science unit on Forces in Motion aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards.
• Led a book club with a higher-level guided reading group.
January 2017-May 2017|Methods Student (2nd Grade) | Mount Caesar Elementary School Swanzey, NH
• Designed diverse, hands-on activities that engaged the students through inquiry.
• Ran small groups during math centers with students based on differentiated learning needs.
RELATED WORK EXPERIEN CE
Febraury 2020-Present|Tutor
• Work with an ELL student daily to complete their homework.
• Assist the student with learning English and developing handwriting.
• Assist the student with word decoding strategies during reading and comprehension.
June 2019-March 2020|Child Fitness Coach at The Edge Fitness Clubs Fairfield, CT
• Facilitated fitness classes geared towards children ages 2-12, including Yoga, Bootcamp Circuits, and Sports.
• Cultivated positive relationships with the children by setting challenging fitness goals and providing support.
• Communicated with parents daily on their child’s accomplishments and any safety or behavioral issues.
October 2018-June 2019|Special Education Orchestra Tutor in Fairfield Public Schools Fairfield, CT
• Assisted student diagnosed with special needs during morning practice and school concerts.
• Differentiated the music notes for the student.
TECHNICAL CLASSROOM SKI LLS
Computer: Text editing, SMART board, Google Drive, Google Classroom, Google Meet, Video Editing Software, MS Office
