Patricia K. Handel *** E. Berkley Dr.
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
*******@*****.***
EDUCATION
National Louis University (Apr 2013) University of Iowa (Dec 1987)
Wheeling, IL Iowa City, IA
Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education Bachelor of Arts: Communication Studies Licensure: IL Professional Educator License
AREAS OF TEACHING EXPERTISE
Strong classroom management to ensure the safety of the students
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills with students, parents and teaching staff
Creating daily lessons that meet the needs of the students by using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
Managing classroom and lesson issues quickly to ensure students positive learning environment
Flexible to change and ability to set daily priorities
Multitask in a fast pace environment
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
1st Grade Teacher Maternity Leave Nov 2016-Mar 2017
Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103: Laura Sprague, Lincolnshire, IL
Planned and implemented common core lessons that engaged students into meaningful learning experiences
Created classroom and behavior management systems which were conducive for whole/small group instruction
Collaborated with teaching staff, students, and parents daily establishing positive relationships
Participated in faculty meetings and district professional development
Kindergarten Teacher Associate Mar 2017-present
Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103: Laura Sprague, Lincolnshire, IL Aug 2016-Nov 2016
Collaborated with individual/small groups of students to reinforce curriculums
Planned and developed daily Team Literacy lessons
3rd Grade Teacher Maternity Leave Sep 2015-Mar 2016
Hawthorn Aspen Elementary School District, Vernon Hills, IL
Created and differentiated lessons based on the educational needs and interest of the student
Established clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects
Created, enforced, and displayed classroom rules and procedures
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school staff members
Educational Support Person: 2nd / 4th Grades Aug 2013-Jun 2015
Ivy Hall Elementary School District 96, Buffalo Grove, IL
Planned and implemented daily lessons for first grade Team Read program
Provided intervention and support for fifth grade Common Core math
Facilitated small enrichment groups in Words Their Way spelling program
Collaborated in various Daily 5 Stations for second grade utilizing Thinking Maps and Kagan strategies
Substitute Teacher Sep 2003-Jun 2013
Wheeling Consolidated School District 21, Wheeling, IL
Effectively instructed lesson plans in accordance with state standards as directed by classroom lead teacher
TECHNOLOGY Power School, IPad, Google Doc, Smart Board, Pages, Numbers, and Microsoft Excel Office