Lindsay D. Pankovski **** N. Ottawa Phone: 773-***-****
Chicago, IL 60631 E-mail: ***************@*****.***
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OBJECTIVE: Seeking a Receptionist or Administrative Assistant Position.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Helen C. Peirce School of International Studies /PAT position for a full-time fourth grade/
August 2008-June 2009
Instructed a self-contained fourth grade classroom including English Language Learners utilizing differentiated instruction.
Completed training for IMPACT, CIM and Gradebook applied in daily instruction.
Implemented Guided Reading methods to help students develop strategic reading techniques.
Facilitated after-school math Literacy For All Program for the fourth grade.
January 2009 through April 2009.
Participated in Family Reading Night April 2009.
Completed professional development for Executive Functions used to improve organizational skills in the classroom.
Active member of the Multicultural Committee for the 2008 to 2009 school year.
Prepared students for assessment including ISAT, Learning First, Access & IMAGE.
Completed Golden Teacher Mentoring Program.
Utilized Responsive Classroom techniques to generate positive interaction among students and foster a rich learning environment.
Created a positive behavior management program to build a well-balanced learning environment.
Integrated reading and writing by appropriating Lucy Calkin’s Writing Workshop.
Participated in Giordano’s Dance Program.
Extended substitute assignment from November 2006 to February 2007 for a fourth grade classroom.
John W. Garvy School/TAT position for a full-time fourth grade/August 2007-December 2007
Differentiated and instructed Science and Language Arts for a homogeneous grouped fourth grade class.
Actively involved in curriculum planning with grade level team.
Implemented thematic units and projects relating to areas of topics studied.
Participated in Family Reading Night November 2007.
Member of the School-Based Problem Solving Committee.
Organized and conducted after-school aerobics for grades 4 through 6.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Elementary Education, December 18, 2005.
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, Illinois.
Minor: Sociology
CERTIFICATES
State of Illinois/Elementary Education #2221472
Certificate Endorsements: Self Contained General Education K-9
Endorsed in Language Arts and Social Sciences for Middle School.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Word Excel