Teacher

I am an energetic elementary teacher who loves that challenge that teaching provides. I offer a fresh and innovative view of teaching honed throughout all the different classrooms that I have been in. I have been recognized for my leadership skills, and my creativity. I also offer an aptitude to stay flexible so I can ensure that I help every child has their needs met.

Core Competencies

- Creative Lesson Planning - Learner Assessment

- Literature Circle - Interdisciplinary Reading

- Classroom Management - Technology Integration

- Communication Skills - Students with Special Needs

- SFA Reading, Math, and Writing

SPECIAL SKILLS

PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Urban Day School, Milwaukee, WI

-Third grade co-teacher (August 2014- October 2014)

-4th grade Teacher (October 2014- Current)

I started out the year co-teaching a third grade classroom. A couple of months into the year one of the 4th grade teachers quit and I volunteered to take over the classroom. This classroom was very rough behaviorally when I started with them, which was why the pervious teacher quit.

Key Contributions

-Raised MAPs class average from fall to winter by 10 points in all categories.

-Taught SFA reading, math and writing

-Took on a class that was a disaster behaviorally and turned it around to an organized classroom.

Marengo School District 156, Marengo, IL

Woodstock School District 200, Woodstock, IL

- Substitute Teacher (2012- 2014)

I have enjoyed working in multiple schools in these school districts. I have taught in grades Kindergarten through fifth grade, with the most of the time spent working in Kindergarten classrooms.

LaPetite Academy, Lake in the Hills, IL

- Summer Camp Teacher (2012 – August 2012)

- Pre-K Teacher (2010 – 2012)

- Assistant in Management (2011 – May 2012)

Hired on as a full-time Pre-Kindergarten teacher, taught all academic subjects to a class of up to 20, 4 and 5 year olds. I was offered the additional position of Assistant in Management because of my management skills and communication skills shown with the parents and teachers.

Key Contributions

- Fostered a sense of curiosity and imagination by creating lessons that cross subjects.

- Recognized by director as most creative for the 2011 school year.

- Actively engaged students in learning by employing songs, finger plays, multiple mediums, guest speakers, and fine arts

- Assessed student performance using portfolios, and anecdotal records.

- Taught the Music and Me program to enhance students learning by employing songs, movement, and organized concerts for the entire school.

- Facilitated student led conferences twice a year.

Huntley School District 158, Algonquin, IL

Substitute Teacher (2008 – 2010)

Student Teacher (2006)

Taught in the gifted cluster for my student teaching. Designed and implemented a unit on Illinois, which incorporated hands on technology. I Integrated group work, research projects, presentations, hands on activities, and demonstrations into lesson plans for all subjects.

Key Contributions

- Lead interactive and balanced reading program by incorporating small groups, teacher modeled,

- Taught general education students and individuals with learning challenges within a mainstreamed, inclusive classroom.

DeKalb School District 428, DeKalb, IL

Instructional Assistant (2007-2008)

I was hired the day that I had my interview as an instructional assistant for a 5th grade boy with special needs. A little while into the school year the special education teacher asked if I would switch my assignment with another aide. She had two 2nd grade students who needed more personalized attention then the student I was with. For one of the students if I could not work with him, they were thinking about sending him to a specialized school.

Key Contributions

- Adapted 2nd grade lessons to meet the needs of my student.

- Created enrichment activities that corresponded with IEP goals.

- Participated IEP meetings and review meetings.

Riley Consolidated School District 18, Marengo, IL

Substitute Teacher (2007)

Long-term First Grade Substitute (2007)

I was hired on a substitute teacher at the elementary school that I went to. I was then offered the position of Long-term first grade substitute teacher. I took over the classroom for the last month of school including end of the year assessments and report cards.

Key Contributions

- Created center activities for first grade classroom.

- Designed and implemented hands-on circle time activities.

- Closed down the classroom for the end of the year, including end of the year tests.

Education & Credentials

Northern Illinois University, DeKalb IL

BA in Elementary Education, 2006

McHenry County College, Crystal Lake IL

AS in Education, 2004

Certification: IL Type 03; Middle School Endorsement: Language Arts

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