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Eilis Petzke

Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not.
Dr. Seuss - The Lorax

Summary

Curriculum and Instructional Professional focused on maximizing learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on individual and collaborative success. Excels at meeting and exceeding core standards.

Overview

8
years of professional experience

Work History

Cudahy High School

English/Social Studies Educator
08.2020 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • Analyzed student assessment across 5 assessment platforms to insure targeted and tailored instruction for 170 students
  • Facilitated understanding of 20+ literary concepts through research-based and innovative techniques
  • Managed internal and external communication with colleagues and parents to ensure engagement and safety
  • Planned, designed and implemented curriculum to maximize student outcomes leading to a 20% increase in overall test scores

Elmbrook School District

Summer School Teacher
06.2015 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • Designed and implemented ACT Preparation curriculum to improve overall test scores by 25%
  • Managed internal and external communication with over 40 families to maximize student outcomes
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs

Catholic Memorial High School

Social Studies Long Term Substitute
01.2020 - 02.2020

Job overview

  • Increased student understanding of AP Psychology using flipped classroom model
  • Enriched understanding of English and US History by collaborating in combined classroom environment
  • Cultivated and shaped knowledge of difficult psychological, historical, and literary concepts in relatable and modern terms

St. Catherine’s High School

English Educator
08.2016 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Designed, planned, and implemented Standards Based writing curriculum to resulting in 80% of students being on grade level
  • Collaborated on interdisciplinary team to encourage inquiry research using technology to enhance various learning levels
  • Differentiated instruction based upon students’ various levels to meet needs and development of students to help foster success
  • Cultivated student learning of informational texts through inquiry and small group discussion
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance by 25% on standardized tests

Beloit Memorial High School

English/Social Studies Professional Educator
08.2015 - 06.2016

Job overview

  • Collaboratively redesigned and updated World History curriculum around essential learning targets and standards to better develop students’ understanding and relevance of historic events
  • Improved academic success by 60%
  • Integrated various technological tools and applications in creative and motivating ways to enhance student understanding of curriculum objectives in both English and History
  • Engaged in multiple levels of communication with students and parents to encourage academic success and participation in school activities

Brookfield Central High School

Term English Substitute
01.2015 - 04.2015

Job overview

  • Engaged students in analysis of classic literature through literary criticism lenses to enhance a deeper understanding of literary elements
  • Differentiated learning and adjusted lessons and assessments to meet needs of diverse learners within inclusive classroom environment
  • Evaluated formative assessments to develop instruction and lessons to increase English comprehension and grammar skills

Education

Adler University

Master of Arts from Psychology Emphasis in Adolescent Psychology
10.2022

University Overview

  • 3.9 GPA
  • Relevant Coursework: Leadership Program & Diversity Inclusion

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Bachelor of Science from English, History
12.2014

University Overview

  • 3.9 GPA - Graduated Summa Cum Laude
  • Awarded Undergraduate Literature Award
  • Study Abroad - China, English School Tour
  • Kappa Delta Pi Member
  • Extracurricular Activities: Student Ambassador
  • Dean's List

Skills

  • English/Social Studies Curriculum
  • K-12 Education
  • Classroom Management
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Policy Implementation
  • Different Learning Styles
  • Personal Development
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Curriculum Standards
  • Curriculum Development
  • Diversify Instruction
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Timeline

English/Social Studies Educator

Cudahy High School
08.2020 - 06.2023

Social Studies Long Term Substitute

Catholic Memorial High School
01.2020 - 02.2020

English Educator

St. Catherine’s High School
08.2016 - 08.2019

English/Social Studies Professional Educator

Beloit Memorial High School
08.2015 - 06.2016

Summer School Teacher

Elmbrook School District
06.2015 - 07.2021

Term English Substitute

Brookfield Central High School
01.2015 - 04.2015

Adler University

Master of Arts from Psychology Emphasis in Adolescent Psychology

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Bachelor of Science from English, History
Eilis Petzke