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    Beth Zajaceskowski is a graduate student at Syracuse University pursuing a Master's degree in Inclusive Special Education. She has experience teaching a variety of subjects to students in grades K-12 through student teaching placements. Her background includes a Bachelor's degree in Music Education and private teaching experience. She maintains high grades and received several honors and scholarships for her academic and volunteer work.

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    Beth Zajaceskowski is a graduate student at Syracuse University pursuing a Master's degree in Inclusive Special Education. She has experience teaching a variety of subjects to students in grades K-12 through student teaching placements. Her background includes a Bachelor's degree in Music Education and private teaching experience. She maintains high grades and received several honors and scholarships for her academic and volunteer work.

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    Beth Zajaceskowski is a graduate student at Syracuse University pursuing a Master's degree in Inclusive Special Education. She has experience teaching a variety of subjects to students in grades K-12 through student teaching placements. Her background includes a Bachelor's degree in Music Education and private teaching experience. She maintains high grades and received several honors and scholarships for her academic and volunteer work.

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    Beth A.

    Zajaceskowski
    44 Lee Avenue
    Gloversville, NY 12078
    (518) 332-1905
    [email protected]
    Online Portfolio: www.weebly.com/bethzaje (Under Construction)

    EDUCATION
    Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
    DEGREE: M.S. in Inclusive Special Education 7-12 (Generalist)
    Anticipated Completion: August 2015
    Content Area Concentration: Arts and Humanities
    GPA- 3.8/4.0
    Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY
    DEGREE: B.S. in Music Education (K-12 dual certificate)
    September 2010-May 2014
    Concentration: K-12 General Music, Choral and Instrumental Performance
    Senior Thesis: Including Students with Special Needs in the General Music Classroom (Expected

    publication date: May 2016)


    GPA- 3.8/4.0

    Gloversville High School, Gloversville, NY


    September 2006-June 2010
    Graduated 25th in class out of 185

    TEACHING EXPERIENCE
    Student Teacher at Roberts School (K-8) (Syracuse City School District), Syracuse, NY
    January-May 2015
    Held teacherly duties such as lesson planning, lesson implementation, lesson plan differentiation for

    students with disabilities, assisting students one-on-one in the classroom, implementing behavior
    analysis studies, co-teaching with general education teachers, and more.
    Courses taught:
    - 7th Grade ELA Tutorial (Solo)
    - Math 7 - Geometry (Co-teaching)
    - Science 7 - General Science (Co-teaching)

    Student Teacher at Jamesville-Dewitt High School, Syracuse, NY


    September-December 2014
    Held teacherly duties such as lesson planning, lesson implementation, lesson plan differentiation for

    students with disabilities, tutoring small groups of students in a resource setting, assisting students
    one-on-one in self-contained settings, monitoring progress on IEP goals, and more.
    Courses taught:

    Resource Room (Variety of subjects)


    Teaching Assistant in 12:1:1 Academic Support (Variety of subjects)
    Teaching Assistant in Inclusive 9th Grade ELA Class (ELA)
    Teaching Assistant in Self-Contained Classroom (Mathematics)
    Lead Teacher in Math Direct Instruction (12:1:1) (Mathematics)

    Student Teacher at Fonda-Fultonville Central Schools, Fonda, NY


    September-December 2013
    Held teacherly duties such as lesson planning, lesson implementation, leader of chorus rehearsals,

    assisting with study halls, and recess duty with Kindergarten students.
    Worked closely with students of all abilities in diverse educational settings.
    Courses taught:
    - Elementary: K-4 General Music
    - Middle School: 5-8 General Music, 5-6 Chorus, 7-8 Chorus
    - High School: Mixed Chorus, Select Chorus, AP Music Theory

    Private Lessons (four students)


    September 2012-Present
    Taught 4 students between the ages of 7 and 10 the basics of singing and playing the piano.
    Job Corps
    September-December 2012
    Tutored ELL students from diverse backgrounds in numerous subjects such as Math and Science at
    the Oneonta Job Corps.

    EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
    Exceptional Family Resources, Syracuse, NY
    March 2015-Present
    Currently employed as a respite care provider to a 16-year old boy with Autism.
    Job duties: Assisting boy in every day activities such as feeding and bathing, and accompanying him

    on trips of his choice around Syracuse. It is also a goal to move the boy toward independence in and
    out of his home.
    Continuing training and work with Facilitated Communication practice.

    Enable, Syracuse, NY
    May 2014-Present
    Currently employed as an in-home assistant to a 16-year old boy with Autism.
    Job duties: Assist boy in every day activities such as feeding and bathing, and accompany him on

    trips of his choice around Syracuse.


    Received initial Facilitated Communication training.

    Pathfinder Village Camp Counselor, Edmeston, NY


    July 2012-August 2013
    Worked as a music camp counselor at Pathfinder Village camp, a camp for people with Down

    Syndrome.
    Assisted in all daily camp activities, including at-home assistance for the campers during their stay.

    Beth Zaje Project, Gloversville, NY

    February 2008-Present
    Professional Singing Career
    100+ hours in the studio using music technology to record debut album, Hang With Me.
    Perform continuously around New York State in numerous well-known events such as the Utica
    Boilermaker 15K post-race concert and the NYS Fair.

    COLLEGE PARTICIPATION, HONORS, AND ACHIEVEMENTS


    College Participation
    NAfME: National Association for Music Educators
    September 2010-May 2014
    - Held leadership positions as Vice-President and Secretary for Hartwick Colleges music educators
    club.

    Sigma Alpha Iota: National Academic Music Fraternity for Women


    April 2012-May 2014
    - Held leadership roles as Vice-President of Ritual and Communicating Secretary.
    - Led numerous community service events for the fraternity.
    Pi Lambda Theta: Education Honors Society
    May 2013
    - Initiated due to dedication and hard work in the field of education.
    Participation in Prague Choral Festival
    July 2011
    - Participated in a nationally recognized choral festival, led by world-renowned conductors, Anton
    Armstrong and Andre Thomas in the Czech Republic.

    Honors
    The Perella Foundation Music Scholarship
    May 2012
    -

    For being an academically determined student demonstrating a high promise in the field of music.

    Saxton Scholar Award


    May 2013
    -

    For dedication and hard work within the music department.

    Sigma Alpha Iota College Honor Award


    May 2013
    -

    For significant academic achievement and consistent community service within the fraternity.

    Sigma Alpha Iota Academic Award


    May 2014
    -

    For having the highest GPA amongst graduating music education majors within the fraternity.

    Community Involvement and Volunteerism Award

    May 2014
    -

    Award for completing 150 volunteer hours dedicated to bettering the lives of students in an
    educational setting.
    500+ hours of working with students with special needs in diverse settings.

    Achievements
    Deans List - Undergraduate
    May 2011-May 2014
    -

    7/8 semesters

    Deans List - Graduate


    May 2014-May 2015
    -

    3/3 semesters

    SPECIAL TRAINING

    Safe Space Training: Special training to ensure educators are providing a safe and
    encouraging learning environment for a diverse student population, especially those who
    identify as LGBTQ.
    Proficient in Spanish
    Obtained training in Facilitated Communication
    SmartBoard Training: Learned the ins-and-outs of the SmartBoard and its associated
    technology, and how it can positively impact student learning.

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