ADRIAN S. DIGGINS
adiggin9@mail.naz.edu
CERTIFICATIONS New York State Initial Certification (anticipated 5/12)
COLLEGE Study Abroad – American Institute, Valencia, Spain (09/09-12/09)
adiggin9@mail.naz.edu
EDUCATION Nazareth College of Rochester Genesee Community College
B.A.– Double Major Completed 33 credit hours
Inclusive Childhood/Middle Childhood Education Liberal Arts Coursework
Spanish (9/05-7/09)
May 2012
Phi Theta Kappa, Academic Honor Society
Founders Scholarship
Sigma Delta Pi, Spanish Honor Society
CERTIFICATIONS New York State Initial Certification (anticipated 5/12)
Childhood Education (Gr. 1-6)
Teaching Students with Disabilities at the Childhood Level (Gr. 1-6)
Middle Childhood Education (Gr. 5-9): Content Specialist - Spanish
Teaching Students with Disabilities at the Middle Childhood Level (Gr. 5-9)
STUDENT Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District, Clifton Springs, NY (10/11-12/11)
TEACHING Grade 7 Special Education
Victor Central School District, Victor, NY (09/11-10/11)
Grade 3 Inclusion Classroom
Collaborated with cooperating teacher and students to establish classroom expectations.
FIELD Wheatland-Chili Central School District, Scottsville, NY (05/11-06/11)
EXPERIENCE Grade 1, TJ Connor Elementary School – Planned and facilitated small reading group instruction, as well as teaching Math. Used a variety of instructional strategies to engage students, including technology, manipulatives and games. Incorporated music and dance during transitions. Re-directed student attention through use of visual and auditory cues. Provided accommodations for students during New York State Math and Reading Assessments.
Brighton Central School District, Rochester, NY (01/11-04/11)
Grade 3, French Road Elementary School – Created and taught Science lesson, integrating topic into current unit. Gained experience with creating a positive classroom environment, and how to include parents and families in their student’s education. Accompanied students to Art, Music and PE classes, as well as Occupational Therapy.
Rochester City School District, Rochester, NY (09/10-12/10)
Grade 1, Ivan Green Primary School – Worked with students one-on-one and in small group during centers and reading. Learned how to effectively structure the physical classroom environment to promote learning.
RELATED The Briggs Family, Perry, NY (06/06-Present)
EXPERIENCE Nanny/Babysitter – Cared for and supervised two children, ages 3 and 6. Implemented speech therapy activities for child with a speech impairment.
The Tomás Family, Valencia, Spain (09/09-12/09)
English Tutor – Taught English to two Spanish children, ages 6 and 8.
Village of Perry, Perry, NY (07/06-08/06)
Day Camp Counselor – Supervised youth, ages 6-12. Worked with peers to coordinate activities. Gave positive reinforcement to manage behavior.
COLLEGE Nazareth Athletic Stadium, Nazareth College, Rochester, NY (09/08-Present)
EMPLOYMENT Fitness Center Staff – Supervision of athletes and maintenance of
equipment.
OTHER WORK Yankee Candle Co., Sales Associate, Victor, NY (01/11-Present)
EXPERIENCE Murphs Place, Counter Staff, Perry, NY (05/08-09/10)
COLLEGE Study Abroad – American Institute, Valencia, Spain (09/09-12/09)
ACTIVITIES L.A.S.M.A. (09/08-present)
COMMUNITY Wyoming County Community Action/Angel Action, Volunteer (2003-Present)
INVOLVEMENT People to People, Student Ambassador, Australia and New Zealand (2004)
