School Management

LISA SPOONER

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Phone 815-***-****

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EDUCATION:

Masters with Elementary Teacher Certification Program - Expected Completion Spring 2011

North Park University, Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies - Awarded October 1999

DePaul University, Chicago, IL

CERTIFICATION:

Illinois Type 03 Elementary with Middle School Endorsements in:

• Language Arts

• Social Science

• General Science

• English as a Second Language Endorsement

RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Long Term Substitute Teacher, 7th Grade Science, April 2010 - June 2010

Plum Grove Junior High, Rolling Meadows, IL

• Implemented inquiry-based and hands-on lessons aligned with life science curriculum

• Collaborated with the teaching team to enhance student learning

• Incorporated the use of technology in teaching and learning

Long Term Substitute Teacher, 7th Grade Science, Jan 2009 - Mar 2009

Sundling Junior High, Palatine, IL

• Utilized standards-based objectives in planning lessons guided by student inquiry.

• Incorporated reading and writing into the science curriculum.

• Built differentiation into lesson plans to address needs of a variety of learners, including

modifications and assessment of English Language Learners.

• Incorporated the district-wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports into classroom

management.

Student Teaching, Grade 5, Fall 2008

Quest Academy, Palatine IL

• Utilized the Understanding by Design theory to guide instructional practice.

• Established positive relationships among all school staff, parents, and community members.

• Implemented a character education program to support classroom management.

• Developed instructional strategies unique to gifted learners.

Reading Program Assistant, Grades K-3, Aug 2007 – Jun 2008

Hilltop Elementary, McHenry, IL

• Provided reading support services to Title 1 identified and Response to Intervention students in

kindergarten through third grade.

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• Under the guidance of the Reading Specialists, designed and implemented lesson plans and

activities in alignment with curriculum objectives to improve reading skills.

• Using a balanced literacy approach, incorporated use of the guided reading instructional model

into reading instruction.

• Used the AIMSweb progress monitoring program to evaluate student progress and determine

further instruction.

Substitute Teacher

Libertyville School District 70

Round Lake Area School District 116

• Serve in a variety of substitute teaching assignments at the intermediate and middle school levels.

• Identify and apply a variety of classroom management strategies.

• Gain familiarity with instructional materials and resources.

• Employ the use of a variety of instructional methods.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

• Hilltop Parent Teacher Organization

Coordinated activities to facilitate school-parent-community partnerships and enrich

student learning.

• Literacy Volunteers of America, McHenry County College

Provided reading and writing instruction to improve literacy among adult learners.

• McHenry Riverwalk Foundation

As a member of the design committee, helped to establish a school- community connection

through a Riverwalk logo contest.

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