Joseph M. Caserta
704East Church Street
Marion, Ohio 43302
(704) 387-8802 H  (704) 361-1834  C
caserta.joseph@gmail.com    

Objective
• To serve students and parents as an Educator

 Education
The Ohio State University, Marion, Ohio
• M. ED. Middle-Childhood Education (4-9 certification) with concentration in science and social studies March 2007                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 • B.S. Middle-Childhood Education (4-9 certification) with concentration in science and social studies August 2005
• 3.82 GPA (Graduated magna cum laude with Distinction) GPA for B.S. and M. ED. are the same

Testing and Certification
• Passed Praxis II (0014), (0069), (0089), (0439), and (0523) exams
• Ohio Teacher Certification (4-9 Science and Social Studies- 4-6 Math and Reading/Language Arts)                                                             

  • Current Ohio 2 year provisional teacher license (Expires June 2009)     

 Skills and Certifications
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, FrontPage, PowerPoint, and Word as well as Apple software
• All functions of Progressbook

Awards
• Denman Undergraduate Research Award 2005
• Senior Honors Thesis Award 2006
• William K. Davis Research Award 2006
• C. Eugene Maynard Academic Excellence Award 2006                                                 

Teaching Experience

   Marion City Schools-Grant Middle School, Marion, Ohio September 2007 to May 2008 (Substitute)
• Taught advanced Social studies to 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th graders-Maintained fair and consistent standards of behavior-Monitored student growth through a variety of assessments                                                         

• Conducted parent-teacher conferences (both teacher and student led) and compiled interim reports and report cards                                                                                        
• Piloted History Alive for 7^th and 8^th grade classes-Using various resources devised world geography unit for the 6^th grade classes      (September 2007-November 2007)    

    • Taught Computer science to 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th grade students                                                                

• Used various resources to enhance student’s computer skills for 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th grade students-including a range of assessment tools (November 2007-February 2008)                                                           

• Tutor for 7^th grade Learning disabled students in their regular classrooms-some individual work and group sessions throughout the day (February 2008-May 2008)

Pleasant Elementary, Marion, Ohio January 2007 to June 2007 (Long-term Substitute)
• Taught a class of 21 third-graders all core subjects, and maintained fair and consistent standards of behavior-constantly  monitored student growth using a variety of assessments                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

• Conducted parent-teacher conferences (both teacher and student led) and compiled interim reports and report cards- communicated with parents about concerns, behavior, and academic progress                                                                                       
• Part of teacher evaluation process for new math program (Everyday vs. Investigations)
• Participant in both IAT and IEP meetings    

    North Union Middle School, Richwood, Ohio, August 2006 to December 2006 (Student Teaching)
• Taught Science lessons to a class of 18 eighth-grade students
• Taught Social Studies to a class of 21 seventh-grade students
• Developed thematic unit on Ancient China
• Communicated with parents about concerns, behavior, and academic progress
• Integrated cooperative learning activities in teaching science lessons on three states of matter

    Substitute, (K-4) December 2006-Today at various Ohio schools
• Adapting lesson plans and dealing with students off the cuff                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     • Witnessed first-hand different grade levels and teaching methods     

References (additional references available)

   • Mr. Les Ryle, Principal (Grant Middle School), 740-223-4900 (School)  

   • Mrs. Leah Filliater, Principal (Grant Middle School), 740-223-4900 (School)

   • Mr. Kevin Kehn, Mentor (Social Studies), 740-494-2805 (Home) or 740-943-2369 (School)  

   • Mrs. Marilyn Simpson, Teacher (Advanced Social Studies), 740-223-4900 (School)