Deborah Blumenfeld
Northbrook,IL
Summary
Dedicated teacher and highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Proven track record of fostering student engagement and academic success through innovative teaching methods.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute
Central School
Glencoe, IL
08.2021 - Current
- Acted as long-term substitute teacher for language arts, math, and science classes
- Designed and executed lesson plans that adhered to educational standards
- Promoted interactive learning environments through various teaching methods
- Evaluated student understanding with ongoing assessments and tailored support
- Partnered with educators to ensure comprehensive student assistance
Professional Tutor
Self Employed
Northbrook, IL
09.1996 - Current
- Facilitate individual learning experiences for children in all curriculum areas, grades 3-6, focusing on math and language arts
Long Term Substitute
McKenzie School
Wilmette, IL
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Physical education teacher grades k-4, in-person and remote
Teacher
Pod Facilitator
Northfield, IL
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Supported students while they completed remote learning courses in grades 3-5
- Created engaging supplemental activities in math and science
- Implemented weekly STEM projects focusing on planning, constructing, and enhancing roller coasters, boats, pinball machines, and 3-D images of recreational spaces to name a few
Teacher's Assistant
Wescott School
Northbrook, IL
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Assisted students who needed extra help in grades 3-5
- Engaged one-on-one with students exhibiting behavioral problems
- Conducted weekly reading and math groups
Long Term Substitute
Winkelman School
Northbrook, IL
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Designed and implemented units for 4th grade that aligned with the Common Core Standards.
- Administered IAR and AIMSWEB standardized tests
- Actively used Seesaw, Schoology, Google Classroom, Canvas, PowerPoint, Imovie, ChatterPix, Google Slides, Kahoot, Personal Math Trainer on ThinkCentral, and Quizlet
Long Term Substitute
Wescott School
Northbrook, IL
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Coordinated with instructors to formulate and execute plans for 5th grade classroom in accordance with curriculum objectives
Substitute
School District 30 and 31
Northbrook, IL
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Substitute teacher at Winkelman, Wescott, Field, and Maple Schools
- Long term sub position at Field School, 8th grade language arts and reading
- Developed daily teaching plans based on outline provided by teacher
- Implemented a novel study program on The Giver
Teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Lincoln Park, IL
09.2001 - 04.2004
- Instructed 6th, 7th, 8th grade students in social studies and language arts
- Leader for “Girls on The Run” Program
Teacher
Algonquin Middle School
Des Plaines, IL
08.1997 - 08.2001
- Instructed 6th, 7th, 8th, and gifted students in social studies and language arts
- Detention Coordinator
Teacher
The Harvard School
Chicago, IL
09.1996 - 08.1997
- Kindergarten teacher
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
National Louis University
Evanston, IL01.1998
B.A. - Corporate Communications
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL01.1993
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Standardized testing
- STEM project implementation
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Interactive teaching
- Behavioral support
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Parent engagement
- Individualized instruction
- Dependable and responsible
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Calm under pressure
Timeline
Substitute
Central School
08.2021 - Current
Long Term Substitute
McKenzie School
04.2021 - 06.2021
Teacher
Pod Facilitator
08.2020 - 03.2021
Teacher's Assistant
Wescott School
08.2019 - 06.2020
Long Term Substitute
Winkelman School
01.2019 - 06.2019
Long Term Substitute
Wescott School
08.2018 - 11.2018
Substitute
School District 30 and 31
09.2017 - 06.2018
Teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
09.2001 - 04.2004
Teacher
Algonquin Middle School
08.1997 - 08.2001
Professional Tutor
Self Employed
09.1996 - Current
Teacher
The Harvard School
09.1996 - 08.1997
Master of Arts - Teaching
National Louis University
B.A. - Corporate Communications
Northern Illinois University
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