Elizabeth Palatine
Summary
Skilled Teacher with 34 of years teaching at the elementary level. Well versed in developing and implementing core curricula. Provided safe learning environment that fostered growth of students both academically and emotionally. Optimized student performance by promoting goal-oriented activities and encouraging critical thinking.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher/Interventionist
Oswego School District 308
Oswego, Illinois
08.2001 - 05.2022
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Consulted with classroom teachers to drive program efficacy.
Teacher
Forrestville Valley District 221
Forreston, Illinois
08.1988 - 05.2001
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Rockford University
Rockford IllinoisBachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Illinois State University
Normal IllinoisSkills
- Student-Centered Learning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management Techniques
- SEL Instruction
Co-President of Oswego Education Association
The Co-Presidents of the Oswego Education Association, teach half the day and serve in the role of Co-President the other half of the day. By staying in the classroom, this helps us understand what Teachers challenges are and the issues that teachers face in the classroom today. In this position, we take a very active role working with the District to advocate in the best interest of teachers and students and help members problem solve any issues or concerns by mentoring them and speaking on their behalf. District committees and Bargaining is also a large part of this role..
Timeline
Teacher/Interventionist
Oswego School District 308
08.2001 - 05.2022
Teacher
Forrestville Valley District 221
08.1988 - 05.2001
Master of Science - Education
Rockford University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Illinois State University