Student-focused Adult Education teacher with proven experience in maximizing classroom effectiveness as well as managing the myriad responsibilities and constantly changing work conditions that an educator must navigate.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Full-time Instructor
Morton College
Cicero, IL
07.2018 - 06.2022
Used learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials.
Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
Observed other instructors and lecturers, gathering valuable techniques to be implemented into future lectures and courses.
Monitored student progress through test administration and adapted learning plans to optimize progress.
Oversaw curriculum implementation and continuous improvement of industry best practices.
Created and implemented written and oral assessments.
Initiated new learning methods, promoting total student comprehension while curbing learning time.
Implemented and optimized new curriculum and day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
Assisted adults in professional development by creating and facilitating training on grammar and composition skills for business writing.
Teacher
James Giles Elementary School
Norridge, IL
06.1999 - 06.2018
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - History
Rosary College
River Forest, IL
05.1995
Skills
Peer Mentoring
Detailed Instruction
Student Motivation and Engagement
Learning Skills Development
Curriculum Planning and Implementation
Reviewing Curriculum
Differentiated Instruction
Special Needs Teaching
Online Teaching
Teacher Observation
Learning Assessments
Employee Evaluation
Planning and Training Activities
Additional Information
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Outlook, Google-based Applications and various database management systems.