Seely L. Byler
314 S. Pennsylvania Avenue
North Wales, PA 19454
(610) 568 - 4939 • byler.seely@gmail.com
https://sbyler.wikispaces.com/
Objective:
Intelligent and motivated pre-service teacher seeking position in a social studies setting.
Summary of Qualifications:
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Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
Proficient knowledge in computer software programs including: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft
Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Moviemaker, Photostory3, Voicethread, and
Macintosh Keynote
Experience with website and WebQuest development
Working knowledge of the Internet including use of Google documents and Wiki page development
Education, Honors,
and Certifications:
Holy Family University, Philadelphia, PA
Master of Education in Secondary Education, Social Studies
Pennsylvania Certifications in Secondary Social Studies and Special Education
 Graduated May 2010
 Cumulative GPA: 4.0
 Pi Gamma Mu Social Sciences Honor Society Member
 Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society Member
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Bachelor of Arts, History, 2006
 Major GPA: 3.86
 Cumulative GPA: 3.69
 Dean’s List all semesters
 Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society Member
 Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society Member
Related Work and Teaching Experience:
Bristol Borough High School, Bristol, PA
Spring 2010
Student Teaching Experience
 Observed and taught American history in a tenth grade social studies inclusion setting.
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Participated in training sessions and implementation of Reader’s Apprenticeship reading
comprehension program.
Participated in Writer’s Voice program.
Participated in Creativity for Peace Dialogue Session.
Furness High School, Philadelphia, PA
Fall 2009
Tutor Certification Program
 Collaboratively developed a pilot lesson plan regarding multiple assessments for training at risk
student tutors.
Snyder Middle School, Bensalem, PA
Fall 2009
Graduate Field Practicum
Eighth Grade Social Studies Setting
 Observed and taught American Revolutionary War era history lessons in an eighth grade inclusion
social studies setting.
Bucks County Intermediate Unit, Extended School Year Program
2 hours of observation in Autistic Support Setting
Bucks County Intermediate Unit, Extended School Year Program
 Observed in an ABA Autistic support classroom.
Summer 2009
William Penn Middle School, Yardley, PA
Spring 2009
20 hours of observation in Gifted and Social Studies Settings
 Observed in gifted support, self-contained special education, and inclusionary general education
classes.
Morrisville Middle/Senior High School, Morrisville, PA
Fall 2008
20 hours of observation in Multiple Special Education Settings
 Observed in a self-contained resource room and English, Math, and Social Studies inclusion
settings.
Holy Family University, Philadelphia, PA
Women’s Volleyball Assistant Coach
American Volleyball Coaches Association Member
 Supervised and designed practice sessions.
 Assisted with statistical data collection and analysis.
August 2008 – December 2009
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, New York, NY
July 2007 – July 2008
Guardianship Training Facilitator
 Facilitated instructional seminars for individuals seeking guardianship over disabled adults.
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
August 2002 – May 2006
President and Captain of the Women’s Volleyball Club
 Conducted all managerial duties for the club including accounting, scheduling and tournament
development.
Other Work Experience:
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher, & Flom, LLP, New York, NY
Litigation Legal Assistant
 Completed two years as a legal assistant in the litigation department.
June 2006 – July 2008
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver, & Jacobson LLP, New York, NY
Summer 2004 & 2005
Corporate Legal Assistant
 Completed two years as a legal assistant intern in the corporate law department.
Activities:
Holy Family University Education Connections
September – December 2009
 Participated in education club’s service and volunteer activities including Toys for Tots program.
Woodrow Wilson Literacy Celebration
March 13, 2010
Philadelphia, PA
 Participated in the Kappa Delta Pi service project at Woodrow Wilson Middle School.
SEPCHE Honors Conference
March 27, 2010
Arcadia University
 Presented a paper on judicial philosophy of Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas at
SEPHCHE Honors Conference held at Arcadia University.
AICUP Student Lobby Day
April 19 – 20, 2010
Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg, PA
 Participated in meetings with Representatives Boyle, DiGirolamo, and Senator Stack regarding
grant funding for private educational collegiate institutions.
References:
Stephen E. Medvec, Ph.D.
President, Faculty Senate
Associate Professor, Political Science
267-341-3639
Deborah Fine
Bristol Borough High School Social Studies Teacher
Holy Family Cooperating Teacher