Deborah Ann De Salvo
Arlington Heights,IL
Summary
- Compassionate Reading/Language Arts & Social Studies Teacher offering excellent skills in devising student strategies and promoting positive reinforcement.
- Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of needs assessment and appropriate reading interventions is highly sought.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Reading & Social Studies Teacher
Community Consolidated School District 21
08.2007 - 05.2022
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Supervised small reading groups of students.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
- Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitude with each and every student.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress and notify about class issues as well as positive updates.
- Created a welcoming classroom.
- Supervised test taking and graded papers.
- Implemented reading lessons for 7th grade students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create literacy & social studies units.
- Mentored new teachers.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and Parent Teacher Club.
- Utilized group and hands-on learning experiences for proficient teacher evaluation score.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
- Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.
- Provided tutoring and after school assistance to students requiring additional help with reading.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
- Utilized Restorative Justice Practices in my classroom,
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Administered and interpreted assessment results to determine learners' challenges.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
Substitute Teacher, K-8
Arlington Heights School District 25
08.2002 - 05.2007
- 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.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom activities.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas as well as PE, Art, Music, and Drama classes.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
- Operated computers or audio-visual aids to supplement presentations.
- Followed IEP & 504 plans for students.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading Masters
Roosevelt University
Schaumburg, IL12.2011
Master of Arts - Education
Roosevelt University
Schaumburg, IL05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
St. Joseph's College
Rensselaer, IN05.1982
Skills
- Reading Intervention
- Differentiated Instruction
- Restorative Justice
- Unit & Lesson Planning
- Student Needs Assessment
- Middle School Social Studies
Affiliations
Member of: NEA, International Reading Association.
Timeline
Middle School Reading & Social Studies Teacher
Community Consolidated School District 21
08.2007 - 05.2022
Substitute Teacher, K-8
Arlington Heights School District 25
08.2002 - 05.2007
Master of Arts - Reading Masters
Roosevelt University
Master of Arts - Education
Roosevelt University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
St. Joseph's College
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