Dana Huennekens
Green Oaks,United States
Summary
Goal-oriented teacher with expertise teaching young children. Upbeat when engaging with students and driven to maintain positive parent-teacher relationships. Focused on advancing student success resulting in academic excellence and social development.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Oak Grove School District 68
Green Oaks, IL
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Oak Grove School District 68
Green Oaks, IL
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills to support social emotional development.
- Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges.
- participated in professional development trainings to support district initiatives in restorative practices and gender inclusion.
- attended grade level meetings, IEP meetings as well as school wide meetings to develop strategies for instruction to support all learners.
First Grade Teacher
Oak Grove School District 68
Green Oaks , Illinois
08.1999 - 02.2005
- Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
- Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
- Met with parents to communicate students' progress, achievements and classroom issues.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships and had them in to volunteer 4 days a week.
Kindergarten Teacher
Oak Grove School District 68
Green Oaks, IL
08.1994 - 05.1999
Education
Masters of Arts in Education -
North Park University
Chicago, IL05.1999
Bachelor of Science in Education -
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL12.1994
Skills
- Material Distribution
- Student Needs Assessments
- Small Group Tutoring
- Organization and Planning
Timeline
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Oak Grove School District 68
01.2023 - 04.2023
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Oak Grove School District 68
10.2022 - 05.2023
First Grade Teacher
Oak Grove School District 68
08.1999 - 02.2005
Kindergarten Teacher
Oak Grove School District 68
08.1994 - 05.1999
Masters of Arts in Education -
North Park University
Bachelor of Science in Education -
Eastern Illinois University
Similar Profiles
Heather McCartyHeather McCarty
Third Grade Teacher at Oak Grove School District 68Third Grade Teacher at Oak Grove School District 68
Gretchen SiriGretchen Siri
Instructional Assistant at Oak Grove School DistrictInstructional Assistant at Oak Grove School District
Vitaly Mann`Vitaly Mann`
K-8 Substitute Teacher at Oak Grove School DistrictK-8 Substitute Teacher at Oak Grove School District