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Deidra M Hill

Chicago,IL

Summary

Enthusiastic Lead Teacher offering 16 years in early childhood education. Passionate about child development and learning. Friendly, outgoing fantastic multitasker with skill in monitoring safety, progress and growth while providing exciting, educational and welcoming classrooms Expertise in My Teachers Strategies methods. Easily builds rapport with students, parents and teachers of all backgrounds. Dedicated to helping all pupils reach full potential. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Pre Teacher possessing exceptional time management and organization skills. Proficient at implementing specialized programs for development activities and discipline of children. Organized teaching professional with more than 17 years of instructing expertise. Great enthusiasm for teaching complex concepts to students. Educational background dedicated to the cohesiveness of diversity and the social emotional environment to help support children reach their goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PEL Teacher

Illinois Action For Children
04.2020 - Current
  • Prepared written communications, reports, and documents to ensure smooth operations. Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters
  • Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans

Prek - Lead Teacher

Metropolitan Family Services
06.2017 - 03.2020
    • Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
    • Developed and deepened relationships with students, family members and faculty to promote optimal student learning environments.
    • Instructed 17 students in Early Childhood principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
    • Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
    • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
    • Assisted students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
    • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities.
    • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
    • Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
    • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.

Prek Teacher

S/D 149
08.2016 - 06.2017
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance

Master Teacher

YMCA
05.2011 - 08.2016
  • Assisted students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
  • Created and developed lesson plans according to students' academic needs, including both group and individual work.
  • Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
  • Developed and deepened relationships with students, family members, and faculty to promote optimal student learning environments.
  • Fostered meaningful relationships among students through student field-trip retreats and teamwork community service projects.
  • Cooperated with parents to support students' learning and healthy development in school and at home.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students interested, including debates, practical activities, and experiments.

Prek-Teacher

Chicago Public Schools
08.2008 - 08.2010
  • AnInCollaborated with other faculty members to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives
  • Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs
  • Collected, analyzed, and tracked data on student progress using My Teacher's Strategies to update and enhance learning plans
  • Reviewed curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding
  • Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies, and themes to promote student interest in Children's Literature as an avenue of study
  • Collaborated with team of faculty to develop an after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help
  • Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain a cohesive school community within the virtual classroom setting
  • Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families
  • Managed 3-5 classroom staff members per day.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards

Education

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Governors State University
Park Forest , Illinois
05.2008

Master of Arts - Political Science

Governors State University
Park Forest, IL
05.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Governors State University
Park Forest, IL
06.1999

Skills

  • CLASS (6 years ) training
  • Special education
  • Smart Classroom Technology
  • Gateway Level 5
  • IEP support
  • Project Approach
  • Creative Curriculum
  • Supervisory Skills
  • Diverse Instruction

Certification

  • ESL certified
  • First aid and CPR certified
  • National Louis University, Early Childhood Education 04 PEL Certification
  • Erikson Institute, Infant Toddler Specialist, Certification, 2020
  • Early Childhood Education, Special Education Endorsement
  • Gateway level 5

Accomplishments

  • Documented and completed pet studies which led to classroom ongoing correspondence with the White House, Mrs. Michelle Obama.
  • Applied and received classroom grants.

Timeline

PEL Teacher

Illinois Action For Children
04.2020 - Current

Prek - Lead Teacher

Metropolitan Family Services
06.2017 - 03.2020

Prek Teacher

S/D 149
08.2016 - 06.2017

Master Teacher

YMCA
05.2011 - 08.2016

Prek-Teacher

Chicago Public Schools
08.2008 - 08.2010

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Governors State University

Master of Arts - Political Science

Governors State University

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Governors State University

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