Alanna Chuprevich
Iowa City,IA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as a member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies, coding and STEM education. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Libraian
Iowa City Community School District
08.2022 - Current
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Building Substitute Teacher
Iowa City Community School District
09.2017 - 05.2022
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Library Media Specialist
Talcott Elementary School
08.2008 - 06.2013
- Oversaw trainings via online platforms for local and off-site staff on functionality of newly developed applications to achieve strategic objectives.
- Instructed students and staff in research processes and understanding copyright, fair use and licensing of intellectual property.
- Implemented and maintained automated catalogs, circulation systems and textbook check-out services.
- Supervised talented teams of [Number] artists, designers, and developers.
- Developed and maintained collection of resources appropriate to curriculum, students and teaching and learning styles inherent within school community.
- Encouraged reading, information literacy skills and information resources through book clubs and reading programs.
- Updated students on use of Internet as reference tool to access latest information and differentiate between relevant and irrelevant sites and material.
- Monitored projects to correctly complete media acquisition tasks and meet expected training milestones.
- Updated library collection to include multicultural titles to fit student population.
- Developed and executed yearly budgets to purchase yearly acquisition of books, periodicals, supplies and computer software and hardware.
- Stayed abreast of latest trends and strategies in field by reading trade publications and attending conferences.
Library Meida Specialist
Wells Community Academy High School
08.2000 - 06.2007
- Oversaw trainings via online platforms for local and off-site staff on functionality of newly developed applications to achieve strategic objectives.
- Instructed students and staff in research processes and understanding copyright, fair use and licensing of intellectual property.
- Created animations for sales applications using Adobe Flash for various clients in telecommunications industry.
- Updated students on use of Internet as reference tool to access latest information and differentiate between relevant and irrelevant sites and material.
- Updated library collection to include multicultural titles to fit student population.
- Developed and maintained collection of resources appropriate to curriculum, students and teaching and learning styles inherent within school community.
- Implemented and maintained automated catalogs, circulation systems and textbook check-out services.
- Developed and executed yearly budgets to purchase yearly acquisition of books, periodicals, supplies and computer software and hardware.
- Supervised talented teams of [Number] artists, designers, and developers.
- Collaborated with teachers by scheduling library activities and procuring resources.
- Took on role of effectively troubleshooting PCs, software, printers and other equipment for entire design department.
- Encouraged reading, information literacy skills and information resources through book clubs and reading programs.
- Collected and analyzed data to periodically evaluate school library media programs for continuous improvement against measurable goals.
- Gathered and utilized diverse technologies for modern and more effective education.
- Maintained relevant, organized and correctly catalogued library and technology collection based on careful analysis of student needs.
- Repaired or replaced damaged items to maintain continuity of service.
- Motivated students to use instructional technology to promote achievement of learning objectives.
Education
Master of Arts - Library Science
Dominican University
River Forest, Il05.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Education Elementary Education
Unveristity of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, Il05.1996
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Group Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Small Group Instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Student assessment
- Student Records Management
- Curriculum compliance with [State]
- Student rapport
- Student evaluations
- Assigning and Grading Work
- Test Grading
- Elementary Education
- Subject matter expertise
- Special Needs Students
Certification
K-6 Teacher Elementary Classroom - 102
K-12 School Teacher Librarian - 174
5 - 8 Middle School Social Studies - 1824
5 - 8 Middle School Language Arts - 1821
National Board Certification for Library Meida
The National Board Certification stands as a highly esteemed professional certification within the field of education, offering a wide array of advantages to educators, students, and educational institutions. This certification is specifically aimed at fostering the growth, retention, and acknowledgment of proficient teachers, as well as fueling continuous enhancement in schools throughout the country.
Accomplishments
- Designed and conducted a well-received professional development workshop for Chicago Public Schools staff in 2005
Timeline
Teacher Libraian
Iowa City Community School District
08.2022 - Current
Building Substitute Teacher
Iowa City Community School District
09.2017 - 05.2022
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
08.2013 - 08.2014
Library Media Specialist
Talcott Elementary School
08.2008 - 06.2013
Library Meida Specialist
Wells Community Academy High School
08.2000 - 06.2007
Master of Arts - Library Science
Dominican University
Bachelor of Arts - Education Elementary Education
Unveristity of Illinois At Chicago
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