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Ernestine McCollum

Matteson,IL

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

3rd Grade Teacher

Steger School District 194 School
08.2022 - 12.2023
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
  • Maintained a positive classroom environment by enforcing consistent discipline and promoting respectful behavior among students Collaborated with other 3rd-grade teachers to ensure everyone is on the same course.
  • Planned and implemented lesson plans

Substitute Teacher

Steger School District 194
12.2019 - 08.2022
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
  • Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.

Education

Master of Arts - Education

Roosevelt University/South Cook Teacher Residency
Chicago, IL
05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Business Development/with Focus On Human Resource

De Paul University/School For New Learning
Chicago, IL
06.2010

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Teacher Collaboration
  • Community Partnerships
  • Collaborative learning

Timeline

3rd Grade Teacher

Steger School District 194 School
08.2022 - 12.2023

Substitute Teacher

Steger School District 194
12.2019 - 08.2022

Master of Arts - Education

Roosevelt University/South Cook Teacher Residency

Bachelor of Arts - Business Development/with Focus On Human Resource

De Paul University/School For New Learning
Ernestine McCollum