Colleen Korzen
Woodridge,IL
Summary
I am an experienced educator with a strong background in differentiated instruction and curriculum development, focused on teaching math. Focused on collaboration and fostering a positive learning environment.
I am always looking for ways to improve my teaching with problem solving and hands on experiences for my students.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
LaGrange District 102
La Grange Park, IL
08.2000 - Current
2000-2009: 5th Grade Math Teacher at Forest Road School
2009-Current: Talent Development Teacher
Past roles have included: 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade accelerated math classes, 5th and 6th grade accelerated ELA and other high end differentiation roles.
Current position: 4th, 5th and 6th grade accelerated math classes, 6th accelerated ELA, and providing high end differentiation support for classroom teachers at Congress Park
- Consistently developed rigorous academic lesson plans using data and progress monitoring to align with the Common Core Standards and District 102 guidelines.
- Created and led Professional Developments for the district relating to high end differentiation strategies
- Created 5th and 6th grade Trimester long Units of Study for the Talent Development team.
5th Grade Teacher
River Grove School District 85.5
River Grove, IL
08.1998 - 07.2000
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered collaborative learning environments to enhance student participation.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
- Assessed student performance through formative and summative evaluations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Masters of Curriculum And Instruction
National Louis University
Chicago, IL05-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Augustana College
Rock Island, IL05-1998
Skills
Curriculum Advisory Council representative for Talent Development Team 2005-2023
Leadership and Communications Council representative for Congress Park School 2023-Current
Building Thinking Classrooms online Workshop through Grassroots Workshops: Build your own Thinking Classroom using 14 research-based practices that empower students to collaborate, persevere, and think deeply and critically
Various Differentiation trainings through the district focused on engaging math activities for accelerated math classes
Illinois Gifted Association Conference, 2025
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
LaGrange District 102
08.2000 - Current
5th Grade Teacher
River Grove School District 85.5
08.1998 - 07.2000
Bachelor of Science - Masters of Curriculum And Instruction
National Louis University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Augustana College