Anna Lindstrom
Marengo,IL
Summary
Passionate and dedicated elementary educator offering 8 years of experience in education. Proficient in creating comprehensive and differentiated lesson plans that spark curiosity among young learners and promote academic success through hands-on and engaging activities. Committed to creating a nurturing environment where all students and families feel welcomed, represented and supported.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
District 165
08.2019 - Current
- Assisted and supervised between 20 and 24 children throughout the entire school day.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
Summer School Preschool Teacher
District 158
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Assisted and supervised 10 children throughout the entire school day.
ECE/At-Risk Preschool Teacher
District 165
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on their child's progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Created IEP's
- Assisted and supervised 20 children through the entire school day.
Summer School Preschool Teacher
District 158
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Assisted and supervised 10 children throughout the entire school day.
Education
Master of Education - Literacy
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN11-2021
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05-2017
Associate of Science -
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL05-2015
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Developing Relationships with Students
- Maintaining Accurate Data
- Reflecting
Accomplishments
- Mentored two teachers during the 2021 to 2022 school year and the 2023 to 2025 school year. Met with both teachers over the course of the school year(s) to help acclimate them to our school by helping them learn school procedures, the evaluation process and answer questions.
- Took lead of the social committee and planned school-wide staff events to boost morale. These included potlucks and monthly games/activities.
Certification
- Teacher's License - Illinois Board of Education
- Special Education Letter of Approval
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
District 165
08.2019 - Current
Summer School Preschool Teacher
District 158
06.2019 - 07.2019
Summer School Preschool Teacher
District 158
06.2018 - 07.2018
ECE/At-Risk Preschool Teacher
District 165
08.2017 - 05.2019
Master of Education - Literacy
American College of Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood
Illinois State University
Associate of Science -
McHenry County College
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