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Education
Skills
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Cooking, Road Cycling
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Daniel Lohmann

Wheeling,IL

Summary

Focused and dedicated primary school educator with five years of experience. Passionate about educating children ages 9 to 12 using various activities and organizational tools. Expert at implementing project-based learning. Diplomatic communicator when addressing parents and children about disciplinary actions.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

5th Grade Elementary Teacher

St. Edward School
11.2020 - Current
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Contributed to the continuous improvement of the school community by participating actively in faculty meetings, serving on committees, and collaborating with administration on various initiatives.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.

Family Caregiver/ Stay-At-Home Dad

Home
06.2011 - 11.2020
  • Acted as a caregiver for my disabled mother, coordinated healthcare appointments, and handled her financial affairs.
  • Was a full time stay-at-home Dad for my young daughter.
  • Ran a part-time photography business, shooting corporate portraits and architecture.

Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade

Hawthorn District 73
08.2010 - 05.2011
  • Developed, implemented, and assessed lessons in all subject areas.
  • Designed and taught two Social Studies units on the American West and the history of the Midwest, culminating in large-scale group project presentations
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.

Youth Services Associate

Hinsdale Public Library
09.2007 - 01.2008
  • Provided reference, readers advisory, computer assistance to children from grades K-12
  • Worked varied hours to meet seasonal needs.


Senior Graphic Designer

Sierra Studio
06.2006 - 08.2007
  • Duties included architectural and portrait photography.
  • Designed and produced marketing materials for a variety of local clients, including Sherman Hospital, DeJames Builders, and Judson University
  • Revamped outdated collateral materials, resulting in a more modern look that resonated with target audiences.

Art Director

Icon Digital Design
08.2003 - 05.2006
  • Maximized project efficiency with meticulous attention to deadlines, budget constraints, and client expectations.
  • Elevated brand awareness by creating visually striking marketing materials for print campaigns.
  • Exercised and demonstrated use and mastery of elements of design to meet goals.

Graphic Designer

Institute Of Real Estate Management - Chicago
11.1996 - 07.2003
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Managed multi-level projects with responsibilities ranging from project bids, print purchasing, to final art production
  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.


United States Marine

United States Marine Corps, USMC
08.1985 - 08.1989
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Stationed at Marine Barracks “8th and I” Streets in Washington, D.C. Performed ceremonial marching duties at locations including the Pentagon, Arlington National Cemetery, and the White House

Education

Master of Arts - Education

National-Louis University
Wheeling, IL

Bachelor of Science - Advanced Technical Studies/ Graphic Design

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Associate of Science - Commercial Graphics-Design

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Skills

  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Classroom Management
  • Oral communication
  • Student Motivation
  • Social Studies Education
  • Team Collaboration
  • Differentiated Instruction

Certification

  • Professional Educator License

Cooking, Road Cycling

I enjoy cooking as a creative outlet, nourishing those that I care about. I also enjoy road cycling as a healthy way to counteract the effects of my cooking.

Timeline

5th Grade Elementary Teacher

St. Edward School
11.2020 - Current

Family Caregiver/ Stay-At-Home Dad

Home
06.2011 - 11.2020

Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade

Hawthorn District 73
08.2010 - 05.2011

Youth Services Associate

Hinsdale Public Library
09.2007 - 01.2008

Senior Graphic Designer

Sierra Studio
06.2006 - 08.2007

Art Director

Icon Digital Design
08.2003 - 05.2006

Graphic Designer

Institute Of Real Estate Management - Chicago
11.1996 - 07.2003

United States Marine

United States Marine Corps, USMC
08.1985 - 08.1989

Master of Arts - Education

National-Louis University

Bachelor of Science - Advanced Technical Studies/ Graphic Design

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Associate of Science - Commercial Graphics-Design

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Daniel Lohmann