Alanna Chuprevich
Skokie,IL
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
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Temporary Assigned Teacher
Devonshire Elementary
Skokie, IL
11.2025 - Current
- Utilized Schoolwide Writing as a curricular tool that prioritizs the development of a "write's mindset" through literture-based instruction. he program focuses on moving beyond isolated skill drills to integrate writing into the daily classroom routines. Each unit has students work on a process piece.
- Social Studies use the inquiry-based, curricular tool InquirED, focusing on developing critical thinking, communication, and collaboration through authentic sources and real-world problems.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student collaboration and respect.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse, 4th grade multi-lingual class.
- Coordinated parent-teacher communication to enhance student support and involvement.
- Analyzed student performance data to inform instructional adjustments and improve outcomes.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
Substitute Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL
05.2024 - 11.2025
- Implemented lesson plans to align with curriculum standards and student needs.
- Adapting instructional methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Managed classroom behavior to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborate with teachers and staff to ensure continuity of education during absences.
- Developed engaging activities that promoted student participation and interest in subjects.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, assignments, and assessments for reporting purposes.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
TEACHER LIBRARIAN
Mark Twain Elementary
Iowa City, IA
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies, such as video, translating assignments in different languages, interactive instruction, and use of growth mindset language.
- Kept 253 students on-task with interactive smart board and, used wireless keyboard for computer walking around class to assist students, integrate coding into lesson topics, and cover hot topics such as global warming, humor, clear expectations, and routines.
- Supported students' 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.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Instructed students on research techniques and use of online resources.
- Maintained library databases to support accuracy and availability in circulation systems.
- Researched and acquired new library materials to maintain updated library collection.
- Catalogued and organized books, materials and other documents for proper library management.
- Collaborated with teachers and school administrators to develop library resources for students.
- Promoted library services and resources through public relations initiatives and community outreach.
- Created programs and activities to promote library usage and literacy.
- Trained and supervised library staff, volunteers and other personnel.
- Worked with teachers to provide students with lifelong learning and research skills.
- Notified supervisors when major equipment repairs were needed.
- Responded to numerous reference calls daily, helping patrons with specific information needs.
- Collected and analyzed statistics on program data and usage using Excel.
- Kept up-to-date records of materials, maintained inventory, and corrected cataloging errors.
- Classified and coded different types of materials according to library policies and organizational standards.
- Directed total budgeting, purchasing and scheduling operations and wrote successful grants to fund innovative library and media projects.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Supported student' physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
BUILDING SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Iowa City Community School District
Iowa
09.2017 - 05.2022
- Instruction for Kindergarten through 6th grade (school 500 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.
- Proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Incorporated coding into lessons and students used in assignments.
- 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.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher
1ST GRADE ELEMENTARY TEACHER
Talcott Fine Arts And Museum Academy
West Chicago, IL
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Met quarterly with 12 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 30 students core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- 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 portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities, used leveled text for core subjects.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade levels.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process with creating weekly classroom news
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Adapted lessons vertically aligned with skills with objectives, differentiated instruction, provided choice for students' products demonstrating understanding of skill, and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments using PBIS system.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by formulating a problem, imagining hypotheses, and testing them through controlled experiments presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth using the curriculum "Super-Flex"
LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST
Talcott Elementary School
Chicago
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 5 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 the use of the Internet as a reference tool to access the 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 the student population.
- Developed and executed yearly budgets to purchase yearly acquisition of books, periodicals, supplies, and computer software and hardware.
- Stayed abreast of the latest trends and strategies in the field by reading trade publications and attending conferences.
LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST
Wells Community Academy High School
Chicago
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 5 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 cataloged 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
Unversity of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05-1996
Skills
- Adaptive thinking
- Mindful teaching
- Effective time manager
- Empathic and patient
- Sets clear objectives with real-world illustrations
- Models intentional language
- Building communities by normalizing risk taking
- Inclusivity of diverse learners
- Encourage student inquiry and active listening
- Models intentional language
Accomplishments
- Innovative Educational Approach: Implementing Micro-Schools to Support Student Success
- Enhancing academic support through the implementation of small learning communities within the school environment, aiming to ensure no student slips through the cracks.
- Collaborated closely with the Art Institute of Chicago and the Field Museum. Developed and implemented an acclaimed program that encompasses arts and the museum into the library curriculum and demonstrated to the teachers tools that support all subjects.
Affiliations
Collaborative Autism Team I took on the role of lead coordinator, creating a platform for parents to engage in open discussions with Iowa City Community School district administrators and personnel on effective strategies for students with autism spectrum disorders. We aimed to enhance the overall progress of all ASD students, hence these sessions were centered on broader objectives rather than individual anecdotes. Trained and worked closely with behavior specialists to study behavior disorders and plan treatment to promote desired behaviors. A proactive supporter of underrepresented communities.
Certification
- Teaching Certificate and Endorsements in Illinois
- 11889207-PEL Issued
- Elementary Education K- 9 Elementary
- Education (Self Contained General Education)
- Social Science (Jr. HS 5th - 8th)
- Media (K-12) NBPTS Early Childhood-Adulthood/Library Media
- Teaching Certificate and Endorsements in Iowa
- Master Educator License
- K-6 Teacher Elementary Classroom - 102
- 5 - 8 Middle School Language Arts - 1821
- 5 - 8 Middle School Social Studies - 1824
- K-12 School Teacher Librarian - 174
- National Board Certified in Library Media License - 2008-2018
Timeline
Temporary Assigned Teacher
Devonshire Elementary
11.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
05.2024 - 11.2025
TEACHER LIBRARIAN
Mark Twain Elementary
08.2022 - 05.2024
BUILDING SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Iowa City Community School District
09.2017 - 05.2022
1ST GRADE ELEMENTARY TEACHER
Talcott Fine Arts And Museum Academy
08.2013 - 08.2014
LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST
Talcott Elementary School
08.2008 - 06.2013
LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST
Wells Community Academy High School
08.2000 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Education Elementary Education
Unversity of Illinois At Chicago
Master of Arts - Library Science
Dominican University