Deanne Zachacki
Chicago,United States
Summary
Experienced Personalized Learning Coordinator with a focus on fostering student agency through tailored instructional strategies that incorporate individual strengths, needs, and interests. Proven ability to build strong relationships with students and staff, promoting both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. Eager to apply skills in student-centered guidance and support in a school counseling role.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personalized Learning Coordinator
Lorca Elementary School
Chicago, IL
08.2023 - Current
- Implement strategic action plans and continuous improvement strategies aligned with the Chicago Public Schools Framework for Personalized Learning to improve student outcomes.
- Build instructional capacity for teachers and administrators to support core district priorities, including Common Core State Standards, Multi-Tiered System of Supports, K-2 foundational literacy, and College and Career Readiness.
- Provide differentiated instructional support by modeling research-based practices in personalized learning and collaborating with grade-level teams on data-driven instructional planning.
- Deliver professional learning and coaching to staff, contributing to the effective implementation of personalized learning strategies.
- Serve on school leadership teams (Personalized Learning Leadership Team, Instructional Leadership Team) to integrate personalized learning across school-wide curriculum and instruction.
- Collaborate with school and district leadership to develop data-informed strategies for curriculum development, student outcome progress monitoring, and intervention plans.
Teacher
Federico Garcia Lorca Elementary School
Chicago, Illinois
08.2015 - 06.2023
- Designed and implemented engaging math and science lessons that fostered critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration among diverse student groups.
- Provided individualized academic support and intervention plans to meet the unique learning needs of students, resulting in improved performance and confidence.
- Built strong, trusting relationships with students, encouraging their social-emotional development, and promoting a positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and administrators to address academic, behavioral, and emotional challenges, ensuring a holistic approach to student success.
- Implemented classroom management strategies that promoted self-regulation and positive behavior, preparing students for academic and personal growth.
- Led one-on-one conferencing sessions focused on building relationships with students and setting and monitoring goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary And Middle School Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL12-2014
Skills
- Learning Management Systems
- Needs Assessment
- Training delivery
- Multimedia integration
- Content Development
- Data Analysis and Interpretation
Certification
- Professional Educator License
Timeline
Personalized Learning Coordinator
Lorca Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Teacher
Federico Garcia Lorca Elementary School
08.2015 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary And Middle School Education
Northeastern Illinois University
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