Customer Service High School

Objective To obtain a lead teaching position with an organization that

will partner with students, staff, and parents in focusing on student

achievement and ethics, ultimately building stronger communities while

improving the overall learning environment.

Education

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, IL November 2010 - May 2014

(Multiple Sessions)

Partnership in Science Inquiry: Collaborations in Physical; Earth;

Life; and Environmental Sciences

Golden Apple, Chicago, IL June 2012

Science Inquiry Training: Collaboration in Science Inquiry methods

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AR June

2009

Masters degree, Information Systems (GPA: 3.9/4.0 Honors graduate)

Governors State University, University Park, IL September 2006

Teaching Certification: K - 9 (GPA: 4.0/4.0 Honors graduate)

DePaul University, Chicago, IL June 1996

B.S. degree, Business Management (GPA: 3.5/4.0 Honors graduate)

Certifications / Endorsements

Type 03 Teaching Certification

Math Endorsement Received: August 2006

Language Arts Endorsement Received: August 2006

Social Sciences Endorsement Received: August 2006

General Science Endorsement (Pending Review): April 2014

Teaching/Professional Experience:

Paul Revere Elementary School, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL.

Math Teacher

Math Teacher September 2014-present):

> Created and implemented lessons in the Math curriculum for upper

school students.

> Used TimeToKnow software to prepare students for Math standardized

(Common Core) testing.

> Successfully prepared students for success in High School

Mathematics using Mathletics/Compass

Wiz Kids Sports Camp, Chicago, IL. Dean of Students / Lead

Teacher

Dean of Students / Lead Teacher June 2014-present):

> Developed the school's code of discipline plan to support the

school's ever increasing student base.

> Communicated and implemented the discipline plan to promote

immediate student success.

> Maintained a safe alternative for students and teachers if classroom

learning was hampered.

> Presented Science/Math/IT lessons as needed for upper school student

classrooms.

CICS Prairie Campus Charter School, Chicago, IL. Math/Science

Teacher

August 2008 - June 2014

Successfully led students to reach Math and Science standardized

(NWEA and ISAT) goals for years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, and 2014

respectively (no test responsibilities in 2012)

2013-2014 SES Coordinator for the school's after-school program

(directed five external education providers)

Successfully taught Pre-Algebra Math concepts in preparation for

High School curriculum

Implemented High-quality student Science Journals into the

classroom (which are now being modeled and incorporated into all of

the school's Science classes)

Inspired and directed the school's first specimen dissection in

recent school history

Collaborated with Lead Reading Teacher to develop and maintain an

effective and engaging literacy curriculum for 6th grade

Regularly incorporated technology and competition into Math/Science

lessons to promote student interest

Worked closely with the Dean of Students and Security in promoting

a safe learning environment

Experienced on presentational technologies such as PowerPoint and

Interactive board (Promethean and SmartBoard branding)

Maintained positive, productive relationships with staff, students,

and parents with a focus always on improving student achievement

RDC Charities Tutoring: Saturday Place, Chicago, IL Program

Director/Curriculum Director

(new school start-up)

June 2010 - May 2011

Created, implemented, and maintained the school's first curriculums

for Reading and Math

Contributed to the process for selecting inner-city schools and

students for the program

Selected texts and materials for use with the curriculums

Formatted, reviewed, and approved instructor created lesson plans

Supported software technologies supporting the curriculum

Created quarterly Scope-and-Sequence instructional documents to

guide teachers

Instrumental in student's surpassing Reading and Math (9% and 24%

growth respectively) goals for the first year of the program

Directed monthly staff meetings, scheduling, and performance

reviews

Coordinated monthly field trip scheduling

Produced quarterly stakeholder reports

Kellar Middle School, Posen,

IL

Math Teacher

September 2005 - March 2007

Created and implemented lessons in the Math curriculum

Prepared Upper School students to take and excel in state level

standardized testing

Successfully taught Pre-Algebra Math concepts in preparation for

High School curriculum

Incorporated technology and competition into Math lessons to

promote student interest

Other Teaching Accomplishments

Specialized in tutoring high-school and adult students to meet

their goals in Pre-Algebra,

College Algebra I, and College Algebra II

Implemented tutoring and mentoring programs in all schools employed

Orchestrated the first class Science specimen dissection in the

school's history

Created a formal Science fair competition for the 6th and 7th grade

classes

Directed students to create interactive Math and Science booths

respectively for public display

Realized an increase in Math standardized class scores in all years

of teaching (ISAT and NWEA scores respectively)

Worked on the school's only teacher team whose classes achieved

both Reading and Math goals on the NWEA standardized tests (6th grade

class, Spring 2010)

Other Career Experiences

South Suburban College, South Holland, IL Computer

Programmer / Applications Developer

March 2007 - August 2008

Utilized a combined knowledge of systems analysis, database

navigation, and structured programming software technologies in order

to provide high-level program analysis and development support to the

supervisor and team members

Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, IN

Cash Reconciliation Specialist

January 2003 - August 2005

Handled customer cash reconciliation and high-limits transactions.

Provided specialized support to VIP associates. Often recognized for

effective customer service and efficient money management.

Comdisco Inc., Rosemont,

IL Client/Server

Developer / Project Team Leader

October 1994 - October 2002

Responsible for local application development and web client

development and subsequently guided a team to create a user intranet

to the new Imaging system.

National Honor Society Memberships:

Beta Gamma Sigma (1996) Delta Mu Delta (1995) Golden Key (1994)

+ Successfully completed an honors degree program at the University of

Phoenix while working full time

+Successfully completed an honors degree program at DePaul University

while working full time

References: Available upon request.

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