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Dana Berning

Instructor
Lombard,IL

Summary

Enthusiastic teacher dedicated to inspiring students to understand and appreciate rights, privileges and civic duties. Cultivates understanding of geographical, historical, cultural, and political factors that influence society today. Motivates students to develop sound opinions based on research of facts regarding national and global politics and economics. Dedicated History Teacher offering 20-year background educating children in brain-based, nurturing and culturally diverse learning environment. Recognized for adapting teaching methods and materials to meet students varying needs and employing broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning. Encouraging and motivational professional committed to maintaining highest standards of professional integrity and reliability. Middle School Teacher with highly developed computer skills and in-depth experience using technology in classroom to maximize learning experience. Conveys subject material in accessible and compelling formats. Energetic instructor genuinely interested in and respectful of young people. Passionate about social sciences and committed to maintaining up-to-date knowledge in field. Trained in unique needs of middle school learners. Excellent parental communication techniques for middle school environment. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Experienced Middle School History Teacher successful at building positive teacher-parent relationships to support student success. Open and clear communicator and creative problem-solver. Highly qualified with over twenty years in classroom environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Driven student leveraging studies in history and seeks real-world experience as. . Offers strong interpersonal and task prioritization skills. Ready to help team achieve district goals. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Reliable employee seeking full time position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Social Studies Instructor

Lombard District 44
Lombard, IL
01.2002 - Current
  • Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity. EL students have been on my team since 2002.
  • Educated students regarding early American issues and influencing factors.
  • Employed appropriate teaching methods to differentiate for individual educational needs of each student.
  • Maintained regular verbal and written communication with school counselors, EL instructors, team members, and parents to update with student progress, class schedules and important assessments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Government

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
08.1997 - 01.2001

Masters of Curriculum And Instruction -

National Louis University
Chicago, IL
09.2004 - 05.2006

Skills

    Organizational ability

Quality education

Citizenship promotion

Self-Motivated

Time Management

Dependable and Responsible

Excellent Communication

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

IEP familiarity

Certification

National Board Certification Pending (results on Dec.11)

Timeline

National Board Certification Pending (results on Dec.11)

12-2021

Masters of Curriculum And Instruction -

National Louis University
09.2004 - 05.2006

Social Studies Instructor

Lombard District 44
01.2002 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Government

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
08.1997 - 01.2001
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