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 member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher
Oak Park - River Forest High School
Oak Park, United States
08.1998 - Current
Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Maintained system required passing rate for years.
Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
Swimming Coach
Oak Park - River Forest High School
Oak Park, United States
08.1998 - Current
Observed swimmers to find and correct faults and provide feedback on performance.
Created and supervised daily workouts to refine swim techniques and devised lineups for competition.
Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
Prepared equipment before each class class and stored items promptly after classes.
Demonstrated proper use of equipment to enhance performance of swimmers.
Guided students on improving swimming speeds, developing kicking techniques and maintaining breathing.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
DePaul University
Chicago, IL
08.1998 - 12.2000
Timeline
Teacher
Oak Park - River Forest High School
08.1998 - Current
Swimming Coach
Oak Park - River Forest High School
08.1998 - Current
Master of Arts - Education
DePaul University
08.1998 - 12.2000
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