1. ROBERT WILKENS
61 Castle Harbor Drive (732) 691-6329
Toms River, New Jersey, 08757 Robertwilkensschool@gmail.com
Objective
Enthusiastic educator seeking a Full Time Position as a Social Studies and/or Special
Education Teacher. Interested in coaching athletics and extracurricular activities.
Education
William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ
• Bachelor of Arts, May 2013
• Dual Major: Social Studies and Secondary Education
Georgian Court University, Lakewood, NJ
• Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification Program
• GPA: 3.925
Certifications
• Social Studies Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (K-12)
• Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certificate
• Praxis Passed: Core Content Knowledge Social Studies
• County Substitute Teaching License
Teaching Experience
World History Leave Teacher, Veterans Memorial Middle School, Brick, NJ,
December 2014 – April 2015.
• Taught Four Eighth Grade World History classes and one Social Studies skills
class.
• Created lessons focused on the skills and ideologies associated with the PARCC
Assessment.
• Participated in after school PARCC training sessions.
• Routinely attended Faulty Meetings and Parent Teacher Conferences.
• Filed student’s grades into the Genesis Grading System and finalized grades for
the Second Marking Period.
U.S. History II and World History Leave Teacher, Brick Memorial High School,
Brick, NJ, February 2014 - April 2014.
• Taught Freshman World History and Two Junior/Senior U.S. History II classes in
block scheduling.
• Created innovative lessons that were in accordance to NJCCCS standards that
stimulated and educated all my students.
• Developed critical thinking activities and writing prompts that benefited students
on standardized tests.
• Created visuals aids, study materials and interactive group activities that directly
correlated to tests, quizzes and projects.

2. • Filed student’s grades into the Genesis Grading System for student and parent
observation.
Substitute Teacher:
Brick Township Public Schools, Brick, NJ, November 2013- Present.
• Taught students from sixth grade through seniors in high school in all subject
areas.
• Assigned and assisted students in classwork assignments while checking for
understanding.
Point Pleasant Borough Schools, Point Pleasant, NJ, September 2013- Present.
• Taught students from elementary school through intermediate school in all
subjects.
• Performed the regular duties of the teacher, while assisting fellow facility
members during assemblies.
• Assisted in after school Day Care activities and supervision.
Central Regional Schools, Bayville, NJ, May 2013- Present.
• Taught students from the intermediate school through seniors in high school in all
subjects.
• Performed the regular duties of the teacher while executing various lessons.
• Assisted in after school activities including the Boys Varsity Tennis Team.
Undergraduate Experience
Student Teaching, Central Regional High School, Bayville, NJ, January 2013- May
2013.
• Created teaching materials such as worksheets, critical thinking assignments,
quizzes and tests that were used during lessons.
• Established trust with students while managing and controlling all aspects of the
World History classroom.
• Developed lesson plans that included NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards and
Blooms Taxonomy.
Practicum Teaching, Abraham Lincoln Middle School, Passaic, NJ, September 2012-
December 2012.
• Taught World History lessons while checking for understanding and keeping an
orderly classroom.
• Assisted students as a group and individually with the completion of assigned
classwork.
• Interacted and assisted with mainstream special education students.
Tutoring Experience, International High School, Paterson, NJ, January 2012- May 2012.
• Assisted students with learning disabilities and English Language Learners with
the completion and understanding of lesson concepts and work.
• Tutored students on an individual basis as well as small groups of students.
Special Interests
I am a lifelong sports fan, and am very interested in helpingschools with their athletic
programs. I have gained experience assistant coaching and working with student athletes

3. during Student Teaching at Central Regional High School. While attending William
Paterson University I was actively involved in clubs, fundraisers and community service
such as the Breast Cancer Walk and volunteering at the Boys and Girls Club.