Darlene Dodge Lipczynski
Wadsworth,IL
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. 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. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retired Teacher
Woodland School District 50
08.2001 - 06.2023
- Taught 7th Grade Language Arts (10 yrs )and 3rd Grade (12 yrs.)
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- 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.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Production Manager
Walters Kluwer (formally Commerce Clearing House)
08.1983 - 01.1997
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Utilized data analysis tools to identify and resolve production issues.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
- Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management.
Education
Certification - Type 75 Administrative Leadership
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL05.2015
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Education
National Louis University
Chicago, IL12.2000
Associate of Arts - English Literature
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL01.1998
Skills
- Student-Centered Learning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Positive Learning Environment
- Instructional Best Practices
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Progress Reporting
- Classroom management
- Student Engagement
- Motivating students
- Behavior Management
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Literacy development
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Alternative Dispute Resolution training
- Technology Integration
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Growth Mindset
- Online Teaching
Accomplishments
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at Woodland Middle School in 2017.
- Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
- Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for 90 students.
- Lesson Implementation - Met all assigned learning goals through the implementation of Common Core.
- Student Mentor - Volunteered as temporary student guidance counselor to help resolve student personal issues.
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
- Student Motivation - Developed materials for after-school book club to motivate student to read classic novels and increase literacy among middle school students.
Certification
- Restorative Practices
- PBIS
- CICO
- SEL
Timeline
Retired Teacher
Woodland School District 50
08.2001 - 06.2023
Production Manager
Walters Kluwer (formally Commerce Clearing House)
08.1983 - 01.1997
Certification - Type 75 Administrative Leadership
Saint Xavier University
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Saint Xavier University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
National Louis University
Associate of Arts - English Literature
College of Lake County
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