Darleen Horvath

Work History

Teacher (3rd and 5th Grades)

Kingswood Academy

Darien, IL

08.2020 - Current

Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
Maintained fun, interactive, clean and organized classroom.
Cultivated positive relationships with families, teachers and administrators.
Attended staff training sessions, meetings and programs.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.

Assistant Teacher (Special Needs Pre-K - HS)

Little Friends/Krejci Academy

Naperville, IL

11.2016 - 08.2020

Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess times, and daily student intake and dismissal.
Stepped in as classroom teacher throughout all grades as needed, as well as long-term and daily class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on details such as behavior, grades, goals, and personal growth while implementing and attending meetings for Individual Education Plans (IEPS).

Substitute Teacher, K-5

Lisle Community Unit School District #202

Lisle, IL

08.2015 - 10.2016

Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
Integrated existing and new technology into classroom to help provide creative and fun learning environment.

Teacher (2nd and 4th Grades)

Diocese Of Joliet/Saint Scholastica

Woodridge, Illinois

08.2011 - 06.2015

Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.

Police Officer/DARE and Community Policing

Village Of Woodridge

Woodridge, Illinois

09.1995 - 11.2004

Full-Time DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Officer at six (6) schools, in 2nd, 4th, 6th, and 8th grade, for six (6) years, teaching curriculum including decision making, assertiveness, and promoting self-esteem. Organized and ran DARE Graduations, and overnight lock-ins with 6th and 8th graders.
In conjunction with the DARE/Community Policing position, assigned to the Woodridge Community Resource Center as a resource to support the needs of both the daily afterschool, and summer programming for "at-risk" children in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
Executed operational protocols for criminal and non-criminal violations.
Checked accuracy and integrity of collected information to identify optimal course of investigation.
Discussed with offenders links between criminal behavior and anger management problems or drug and alcohol abuse.

Community Service Officer/Evidence Control Specialist

Village Of Woodridge

Woodridge, IL

06.1993 - 09.1995

Assigned as the sole, full-time Evidence Control CSO, to efficiently organize, then implement a new evidence bar code system for the Woodridge Police Evidence Room, as well as maintaining intake procedure through trips to the crime lab, or checking out evidence for court. Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Organized evidence storage, ensuring proper handling of important data.
Kept detailed records of evidence inventories and organization.
Responded to and processed found property calls, logging details and filing required reports for further action.
Assisted police officers in routine investigations by canvassing areas, collecting and documenting evidence and coordinating community responses.
Identified violations, collaborated with local law enforcement to address concerns and testified in court as to details of offenses.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Police and Fire Department Telecommunicator

Village Of North Riverside

North Riverside, Illinois

06.1992 - 06.1993

Questioned callers to determine nature of problems and locations to direct type of response needed.
Operated telephone and radio equipment to receive requests and reports from police officers, medical dispatch and firefighting crews.
Entered criminal record checks, driver's license numbers and warrants into telecommunications systems to fulfill officer requests.
Monitored alarm systems and closed circuit televisions to dispatch appropriate police response to intrusions and trouble indicated alarms.
Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls and radio responses.
Routed calls to police, fire and ambulance service to meet individual call needs.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Criminal Justice Paraprofessional

Catholic Charities

Maywood, Illinois

07.1990 - 07.1991

Gathered, assembled and preserved facts, statements and evidence for use from client, Circuit Clerk's Office, police reports, driving records, and other pertinent data to assist Intake Coordinator and Assessor in completing Court Mandated Alcohol and Drug Evaluations.
Represented Catholic Charities/Central States Institute of Addiction completed client evaluations related to their criminal charges, including risk assessment and treatment recommendations.
Appeared in court and delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence in Alcohol and Drug Assessments to Prosecuting Attorney, Defense Attorney, and Presiding Judge in courtroom trials.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Teacher (3rd and 5th Grades)

Assistant Teacher (Special Needs Pre-K - HS)

Substitute Teacher, K-5

Teacher (2nd and 4th Grades)

Police Officer/DARE and Community Policing

Community Service Officer/Evidence Control Specialist

Police and Fire Department Telecommunicator

Criminal Justice Paraprofessional

Education

Master of Arts - Education

Bachelor of Science - Law Enforcement Administration

Associate of Applied Science - Law Enforcement/College General Education

Skills

Certification

Work Availability

Accomplishments

Timeline

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