Gabriela Cosma
Wilmette,Illinois
Summary
Passionate and committed preschool teacher with a Master's degree in Teaching, dedicated to making a positive impact at St. Joseph Preschool in Wilmette, Illinois. Eager to create a nurturing and enriching learning environment that fosters the growth and development of young learners. Excited to collaborate with the St. Joseph community, parents, and fellow educators to provide comprehensive support and guidance to each child, ensuring their success both academically and socially.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Story Time Teacher
Morton Grove Public Library
03.2024 - Current
- Promote early literacy skills by engaging young children in listening to age appropriate texts
- Helped develop fine and gross motor activities
- Encourage active participation and engagement from children during story time by asking questions, making connections to their own experiences, and encouraging discussions related to the story
- Pair stories with songs and movements to introduce pre-literacy skills
- Manage the behavior of children by setting clear expectations and boundaries, and intervening when necessary to address any disruptions or safety concerns.
Romanian Language Teacher
Romanian Community Center
11.2023 - Current
- Teach Romanian language classes once a week for grade school students
- Design and develop curriculum materials and lesson plans tailored to the needs and proficiency levels of students
- Provide Romanian language to English speaking students engaging them in speaking, reading, and writing activities.
Maternity Leave
Pope John XXIII Catholic School
Evanston, IL
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Develop and implement lesson plans for 2nd graders, while fostering an engaging environment for students to thrive
- Facilitate individual and group classroom activities catering to diverse learning styles
- Assessed student performance, tracked academic growth to identify the need for support or advancement
- Communicate with parents weekly by means of newsletters as well as emails and phone calls.
Preschool Teacher Assistant
Sunshine Home Daycare
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Assist the lead teacher in implementing lesson plans and activities, including preparing materials, setting up learning centers, and organizing classroom spaces to facilitate learning and play
- Supervise children during various activities, including playtime, mealtime, outdoor play, and transitions between activities
- Ensuring the safety and well-being of children at all times
- Providing assistance to the lead teacher during instructional activities, such as small group lessons, circle time, and art projects
- Offering guidance and support to individual students as needed
- Supporting the lead teacher in managing classroom behavior and promoting positive social interactions among children
- Implementing strategies for redirecting and encouraging appropriate behavior
- Collaborating with the lead teacher and other preschool staff members to maintain a positive and learning environment while working together to address the individual needs of students.
Middle School Teacher
Lincoln Jr. High school
Skokie, IL
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Provide a culturally responsive learning environment for EL learners while delivering lessons to help develop their English language
- Differentiate instruction by leading whole class instruction, small groups, one-to-one instruction and incorporating active learning, collaborative learning, games and technology to best accommodate multiple learning styles
- Monitor and assess student progress with formative and summative assessment tools
- Deliver differentiated instruction in accordance to students’ IEP and 504 plans
- Collaborate and work cooperatively with colleagues to plan lessons
- Administer progress monitoring and analyze data to help guide instruction to meet the individual needs of students
- Conduct parent-teacher conferences
- Cultivate a respectful and multi-cultural learning environment by collaborating with and forming positive relationships with students, parents, community members.
Student-Teacher
Fairview Elementary School
Skokie, IL
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Introduce and reinforce early literacy and numeracy skills through age-appropriate activities, such as reading aloud, phonics instruction, sight word recognition, counting, patterning, and basic math concepts
- Foster a love for reading and exploration of mathematical concepts
- Provide age appropriate activities to develop fine motor skills
- Develop rubrics to assess student progress and understanding
- Implement consistent rules, routines, and expectations, and use positive reinforcement techniques to encourage appropriate behavior and cooperation among students by creating opportunities for positive peer interactions, cooperation, and conflict resolution
- Collaborate with parents to address any concerns, share resources for supporting learning at home, and foster a strong home-school partnership.
Mental Health Professional
Adapt of Illinois
Chicago, IL
01.2011 - 01.2011
- Develop and provide psychological-based services to consumers with mental illness in a nursing home facility
- Encourage consumer participation in adhering to treatment plans
- Keep detailed record of consumers’ treatment plan and its efficacy
- Encourage and ensure consumer participation in medication adherence.
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching - Elementary Education -
National Louis University
05.2015
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology -
University of Illinois at Chicago
08.2010
Certification
- Illinois Professional Educator License (Type 03)
- Middle School Science Endorsement
- Middle School Social Studies Endorsement
- ESL/ELL Endorsement
Languages
- Fluent in Romanian
- Proficient in Spanish
Timeline
Story Time Teacher
Morton Grove Public Library
03.2024 - Current
Romanian Language Teacher
Romanian Community Center
11.2023 - Current
Maternity Leave
Pope John XXIII Catholic School
11.2022 - 12.2022
Preschool Teacher Assistant
Sunshine Home Daycare
08.2019 - 06.2020
Middle School Teacher
Lincoln Jr. High school
01.2015 - 01.2017
Student-Teacher
Fairview Elementary School
08.2014 - 12.2014
Mental Health Professional
Adapt of Illinois
01.2011 - 01.2011
Master of Arts in Teaching - Elementary Education -
National Louis University
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology -
University of Illinois at Chicago
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