Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Field Experience I (50 hours)
Field Experience II (50 hours)
Leadership & Volunteer Work
Accomplishments
Language & Technology Skills
Timeline
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America E. Mora

Midlothian,IL

Summary

  • Solid ability to cultivate positive relationships with students, families, and staff
  • Skilled at incorporating emerging technology into lessons in innovative ways to enhance interest, encourage participation, and increase parent involvement
  • Adept at sparking student imagination, capturing and maintaining student interest, and tailoring lessons to meet diverse student needs and backgrounds, demonstrated ability to institute positive classroom management strategies and disciplinary programs to effectively address challenging behaviors
  • Proven collaboration, leadership, and team-building skills gained from over three years of experience in coaching and customer service.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Peer Minister

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL
08.2024 - Current
  • Lead Bible study classes for small groups of students.
  • Engage in interfaith, community and recreational activities for religious programs.
  • Facilitate discussion groups to encourage spiritual growth and reflection.
  • Organize weekly meetings for prayer, faith sharing, and fellowship.
  • Providing guidance and support to fellow students in their individual spiritual journey.

Day Camp Coordinator

Midlothian Park District
Midlothian, IL
04.2023 - 08.2025
  • Ensured safety of all participants by enforcing rules and regulations of the camp.
  • Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents, and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
  • Trained new counselors on policies and procedures associated with the day camp program.
  • Managed inventory and maintenance of camp equipment and supplies, ensuring resources were available and in good condition.

Paraprofessional

District 126
Alsip, IL
02.2022 - 08.2022
  • Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
  • Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional times, including lunch and recess.
  • Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - in Elementary Education

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL
05-2025

Associate of Arts -

South Suburban College of Cook County
South Holland, IL
08-2023

Skills

Student Teacher: August 2024-Present

Stony Creek Elementary School, District 126, Alsip, IL

  • Plan and implement daily lessons for 3rd grade classroom of 24 students
  • Building respectful relationships all students
  • Creating a safe environment
  • Observing mentor teacher’s strategies
  • Implementing rules, expectations, handling disruptions and conflicts
  • Maintaining student engagement
  • Developing lesson plans, aligning lessons with curriculum standards
  • Differentiating instruction for diverse learners
  • Incorporating technology and multimedia
  • Creating and grading assignments
  • Conducting formative and summative assessments
  • Providing constructive feedback
  • Receiving feedback from mentor teacher
  • Attending staff meetings and professional development
  • Collaborating with colleagues and support staff
  • Managing time effectively

Field Experience I (50 hours)

Rockdale Elementary, District 84, Rockdale, IL

  • Taught self-created lessons to students.
  • Observed the mentor teacher/classes
  • Assisted the mentor teacher with lessons and usual routines.

Field Experience II (50 hours)

Rockdale Elementary, District 84, Rockdale, IL

  • Taught self-created lessons to students
  • Debriefed lesson with mentor teacher
  • Reviewed curriculum guides and other instructional materials to learn about the curriculum.
  • Observed the mentor teacher/classes

Leadership & Volunteer Work

  • Peer Minister at Lewis University, 2024-2025, Romeoville, IL
  • Sunday School teacher at New Creation Church, Elgin, IL
  • Member of LUK 66 Retreat, Lewis University, November 8th-10th 2024
  • Volunteer, Feed my Starving Children, Aurora and Hinsdale IL, October 2024
  • Loaves and Fishes, Fairmont Elementary School District 89, November 2024

Accomplishments

  • Recipient: Lewis University, Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
  • Recipient: Lewis University Dr. Paul Ann Rubino Scholarship
  • Recipient: Lewis University, Rosiak Maze Scholarship
  • Recipient: Lewis University, Lupe and Anselmo Calderon Endowed Scholarship for Latino Students Award
  • Dean's List: Lewis University, Fall 2023, 2024

Language & Technology Skills

  • Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish
  • General: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Google Docs, Forms, and Slides

Timeline

Peer Minister

Lewis University
08.2024 - Current

Day Camp Coordinator

Midlothian Park District
04.2023 - 08.2025

Paraprofessional

District 126
02.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - in Elementary Education

Lewis University

Associate of Arts -

South Suburban College of Cook County

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