Erika Bender
Antioch,IL
Summary
Confident EL educator delivering results-focused teaching for consistent, measurable academic achievement. Easily manages both large and small classes using adaptable strategies that appeal to diverse personalities, backgrounds and learning types. Accustomed to both in-person and online instruction environments, allowing for optimal lesson engagement and schedule flexibility. Motivated teacher with over 15 years of experience working with school faculty and staff to help student success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
EL Teacher
District 34
11.2017 - Current
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Developed individualized learning plans for students to address unique needs and promote academic success.
- Enhanced classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent routines, resulting in a focused learning environment.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Provided support for English language learners by adapting instructional materials and employing targeted teaching strategies designed to enhance comprehension.
3rd Grade ESL Teacher
District 116
08.2003 - 05.2015
- Supported students holistically to achieve academic success.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Managed several internet-based language programs.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Organized extracurricular activities like language clubs or field trips related to the course content in order to reinforce learning objectives outside of the classroom setting.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
Education
Master of Arts - Administation And Leadership
Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, IL12.2008
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
UW-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI05.2003
Skills
- Yoga Instructor
- Coached soccer, basketball, volleyball, kickball, and hockey
- Proficient in creating and maintaining schedules
- Cross-cultural understanding
- Collaborative learning
- Classroom Management
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Peer Mentoring
- Individualized Instruction
- Exam Proctoring (ACCESS and IAR)
- ESL Certification
Timeline
EL Teacher
District 34
11.2017 - Current
3rd Grade ESL Teacher
District 116
08.2003 - 05.2015
Master of Arts - Administation And Leadership
Concordia University Chicago
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
UW-Whitewater
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