Elisabet Dauber
West Chicago,IL
Summary
Elementary teacher with 20+ years of experience teaching 5th grade. Experienced in facilitating an engaging classroom learning experience through organized lessons and personalized learning plans. Seeking a position to continue to help students increase their knowledge and unlock their potential through successful methodologies that increase student interest and excitement to learn.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade Monolingual Teacher
Wegner Elementary School, West Chicago District #33
08.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development and building school goals to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
- Participated in PLC meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
3rd Grade Long Term Substitute
Wegner Elementary School, West Chicago District #33
11.2001 - 06.2002
- Overlapped with the classroom teacher to ensure a smooth transition
- Work with a classroom of 24 students, including one student who had significant medicals needs and had a one-on-one nurse with them all day
- Took over all planning and grading responsibilities
- Learned the reading and math curriculum to take on the classroom responsibility
- Helped to end the year and pack up the teachers classroom for the summer
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
North Central College
06-2001
Masters - Curriculum and Instruction
North Central College
06.2012
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
Accomplishments
- 5th grade representative for our Building Leadership Team for over 12 year
- Was part of the founding members of the schools PBIS committee; attended training and worked on building school plan of implementation 2022-2025
- Was a sponsor of the Wegner School Student Council 2003-2020
Certification
- Professional Educators License, State of Illinois
- Endorsed in Language Arts grade 5-8
Timeline
5th Grade Monolingual Teacher
Wegner Elementary School, West Chicago District #33
08.2022 - Current
3rd Grade Long Term Substitute
Wegner Elementary School, West Chicago District #33
11.2001 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Education
North Central College
Masters - Curriculum and Instruction
North Central College
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