CERTIFICATION

LBS* Endorsement

National Louis University

2010

Middle School Endorsement

Aurora University

2002

Language Arts

Science

Social Science

Spanish

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN

EDUCATION

Aurora University

Aurora, IL, May 2002

MASTER OF ART OF TEACHING

St. Xavier University

Chicago, IL, June 2005

Golden Apple Nominee 2017

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CONTACT

PROFILE

With 20 years of English teaching experience, I have empowered over 1,000 young minds as well as professionals to write their way to the top through engaging and meaningful language. As I look at the difference I have made in growing students and colleagues as writers, I know I can serve my community and the world around me in a greater capacity by providing dynamic copy and content to bring in and expand a business.

FREELANCE WRITER

July 2022 – Present

Trained in copywriting from the Comprehensive Copywriting Academy

Actively participated on social media platforms with copywriters on best practices

Post weekly personal blog

Assisted in the development of a personal website

Collaborated with international designers

Developed branding and tag lines for spec beauty projects

Created website copy for local businesses

Composed social media copy for large trucking company

MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER: Siegel Middle School

July 2019 –May 2022, Murfreesboro, TN

Taught multiple sections of seventh-grade language arts, focusing on reading and various forms of writing, technical to creative

Collaborated within various teams to plan and prepare rigorous learning opportunities for all learners

Created differentiated lesson plans based on student data for an additional intervention block

Co-created weekly PowerPoints for seventh-grade team

Maintained a user-friendly website for parent/student access through Edlio

Provided web platforms through Microsoft Teams and Kiddom for student work

Earned over 100 hours of professional development

Held leadership roles such as Team lead, Mentor, and Curriculum Lead

MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER: Richard Bernotas Middle School

September 2010 – June 2019, Crystal Lake, IL

Taught combined language arts/social studies block

Participated in weekly team and content meetings to plan, set goals and ensure success for all students

Collaborated and co-taught with special education teacher

Maintained a website for easy accessibility and communication with students and parents through WordPress and Blackboard

Served as 7th-grade team coordinator

Presented strategies for social/emotional learning to certified staff

Piloted and developed lessons using Smartboard technology

Piloted and constructed differentiated lessons for an iPad 1:1 learning environment

Facilitated and promoted service-learning projects within the community

Implemented poetry mentorship with fifth-grade classrooms

Koriann R. Lance

EDUCATOR, WRITER

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER: Glacier Ridge Elementary

August 2009 - June 2010, Crystal Lake, IL

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER: Ryan Elementary School

July 2006 - May 2009, Chandler, Az

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER: Glacier Ridge Elementary

August 2002 - June 2006, Crystal Lake, IL

LEADERSHIP

2018-2019: Co-created Viking University

2018-2019: Co-facilitated training in Circles (SEL)

2018: Worked collaboratively on the Parent and Community Strategic Planning Committee

2017 – 2018: Researched and collected data for the district-level scheduling committee

2017 – present: Drafted the building PBIS committee newsletter

2016 – 2017: Created and co-facilitated an after-school writing club

2013 – 2014: Assisted in the development and writing of ELA Units of Study curriculum with seventh-grade district level team

2012: Assisted in the development and writing of Social Studies academic curriculum unit with seventh-grade district level team

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

2018 – Illinois Reading Council Conference presenter – Making the Connection: Researched and presented strategies to create connections through writing

2017 - Illinois Reading Council Conference presenter - The Poetry Project and Sowing the Seeds of Social Justice: Researched and presented the use of creative writing for self-expression

2011 - District level presenter on strategies to make the most of teacher websites

2010 - District level presenter on 10 Ways to Utilize Blogging in the classroom

Community Work:

2014 – 2016: A to Z Literacy: Crystal Lake, IL

2016 – 2019: Home of the Sparrow: Mchenry, IL

2016-2017: ICDI: Chicago, IL

2018 – Illinois Youth Center: Warrenville, IL

2019 –Doors of Hope: Murfreesboro, TN

Soft Skills:

Efficient team player

Innovative problem-solving skills

Exceptional organization

Analytical

Attentive to details

Flexible to ever-changing environment

Life-long learner

Koriann R. Lance

EDUCATOR, WRITER

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