Diana Marie Monarrez

Dedicated and versatile educator , with over twenty- three years of teaching experience, working in urban school settings. Focusing on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.

• Secretary of Local School Council.
• Represented Jose De Diego as the Chicago Teachers Union delegate, served as the strike captain/leader having facilitated, strengthened, and collaborated with the community, colleagues, and students for an overall greater cause.
• Head of Science Department, Member of the Instructional Leadership Team(ILT), Chair of the Professional Problems Committee and Co-chair of the Professional Personnel Leadership Committee.
• Head of Science Fair and Garden Committee.
• Distinguished for Science Curricula in place at De Diego and was invited to NASA Conference at Columbia University, New York in August 2013.
• Team Lead/Liaison for Diverse Learners, Students in Temporary Living Situations(STLS), Behavioral Health Team, Health and Wellness Committee, Instructional Leadership Team, English Language Learner Support and Lunchroom Manager
• Program Developer of schoolwide student supports and activities- Wellness Wednesdays, College/Career Exploration, Field Museum Partnership, Feeding Homeless population with Night Ministry of Chicago
• Creating an effective professional development plan for teachers that aligns with the goals of the school or district. Here's a comprehensive plan for professional development for teachers: needs assessments, goal setting, customized workshops/training, peer collaboration/learning communities with follow-up and reflections.