Elaine Zeller
North Aurora,IL
Summary
Experienced and dedicated middle school educator with over 25 years of teaching excellence, seeking to transition to a high school teaching role. Committed to fostering academic growth, building strong student relationships, and bringing engaging, standards-based instruction to adolescent learners in a high school setting.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Teacher
Naperville School District 203
10.1999 - Current
- Over the course of 25+ years, taught math, science, social science and language arts
- Worked with teammates to implement a block schedule
- Provided meaningful instruction to improve skills of students.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Integrated Smartboard, Canvas and other instructional technologies into classroom.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
- Assessed student work, determined grades using Standards Based Reporting, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success .
- Provided additional support for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
Zumba Instructor
North Central College
05.2012 - 03.2020
- Greeted incoming students and answered questions to offer welcoming atmosphere.
- Provided tips on course safety and watched students for signs of fatigue and injury.
- Created unique choreography for classes.
- Implemented new and creative exercise routines to keep participants motivated.
- Used music to motivate and energize classes.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
National Louis University
Chicago, ILBachelor of Science - Junior High Education
Illinois State University
Normal, ILSkills
- Differentiated Instruction and Student-Centered Learning
- Digital Citizenship
- Culturally Responsive Teaching
- Formative & Summative Assessment
- Standards-Based Reporting
- Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
- Mathematical concepts (including Algebra and Precalculus)
- Classroom Management
Supplemental Roles
WEB Coordinator - launched and maintained the WEB (Where Everybody Belongs) 6th grade orientation program at Lincoln in the spring of 2021.
Safety Director - Fall 2015 to present- supervised and maintained daily student bus coordination, helping ensure a safe and orderly dismissal process.
Team Leader - 14 years - facilitated daily team meetings with colleagues and problem solved with school administrators to organize events and promote a respectful learning environment.
Zumba Intramural - launched a new dance fitness intramural at Lincoln
Timeline
Zumba Instructor
North Central College
05.2012 - 03.2020
Middle School Teacher
Naperville School District 203
10.1999 - Current
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
National Louis University
Bachelor of Science - Junior High Education
Illinois State University
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