Ania Szorc
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic educator with nearly two decades at Chicago Public Schools, specializing in bilingual education and curriculum development. Proven ability to foster critical thinking and student engagement through project-based learning. Expert in lesson planning and team collaboration, driving meaningful academic growth for diverse learners. Committed to creating inclusive and effective learning environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Grades School Teacher
Chicago Public Schools CPS
Chicago, IL
08.2006 - Current
- Cultivated a positive learning environment through collaboration with teachers, staff, and parents.
- Developed lesson plans that engaged students in active learning activities.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and development.
- Specialized in literacy development and bilingual education within International Baccalaureate framework.
- Fostered critical thinking and global awareness via project-based learning activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cohesive curriculum frameworks.
- Promoted meaningful academic growth for all students.
- Maintained nearly two decades of excellence in elementary education.
Certified Teacher Assistant
Prairie Children Preschool
Aurora, IL
05.2025 - 05.2026
- Worked with children with special needs.
- Provided support to children with Down syndrome, hearing impairment, autism, behavioral and cognitive challenges, and other developmental delays.
- Assisted in developing visual supports for the classroom.
- Co-planned the curriculum with the teacher.
- Adapted and modified the lessons to align with student needs.
Group Home Worker
Shelter Inc.
Schaumburg, IL
01.2002 - 08.2003
- Facilitated the emotional and social development of 13- to 18-year-old girls.
- Worked with at-risk youth in residential facilities.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure effective communication between departments.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
DePaul University
Chicago, IL05-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
DePaul University
Chicago, IL03-2003
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Bilingual education
- Project-based learning
- Data analysis
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Technology integration
- Feedback implementation
- Co-teaching and Co-planning
- Instructional design
- Student engagement
Certification
- PEL Licence Elementary Education K-9
- Endorsement in Bilingual Education - Polish
- Endorsement in ESL - English As A Second Language
Timeline
Certified Teacher Assistant
Prairie Children Preschool
05.2025 - 05.2026
Primary Grades School Teacher
Chicago Public Schools CPS
08.2006 - Current
Group Home Worker
Shelter Inc.
01.2002 - 08.2003
Master of Arts - Education
DePaul University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
DePaul University
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