Geneva Ori
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven teacher with a strong background in classroom management and community outreach. Skilled in fostering positive relationships with students and parents, leading to increased student achievement and engagement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Teacher
Talent Forum
Libertyville, Illinois
09.2024 - Current
- Instructed technical courses on leaps and turns, emphasizing precision and athletic form to improve student technique.
- Directed choreography and skill development for poms teams in grades three through eight, fostering teamwork and enhancing performance.
- Managed communication with parents to provide insights on student progress and performance, strengthening parent-teacher relationships.
3rd Grade Teacher
Oak Grove School District 68
Libertyville, Illinois
08.2023 - Current
- Engineered instructional shifts, eliminating 100% of students categorized as '3+ grade levels below' and increasing proficiency by 12%.
- Sustained 67% literacy proficiency while reducing 'two grade levels below' demographic by 50%.
- Spearheaded metacognitive 'think-aloud' strategies to improve student agency and reading comprehension.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to cultivate a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with school administrators to develop effective classroom management policies.
- Served as a member of the school leadership team to advance educational initiatives.
- Represented ELA to align district standards and pilot literacy programs.
- Achieved 'excellent' summative ratings in planning, preparation, and content knowledge, demonstrating commitment to high-quality instruction.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
Educational Nonprofit Associate
Networking for Nonprofits
Winnetka, IL
06.2022 - Current
- Advocated for school-based programming through community outreach and program implementation.
- Created resource materials to enhance nonprofit initiatives and foster community engagement.
- Conducted research on best practices for nonprofit management and operational efficiency.
STEAM Summer School Teacher
Lake Zurich School District 95
Lake Zurich, Illinois
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Facilitated hands-on learning activities that developed students' critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Engaged students in project-based curriculum utilizing Engineering Design Process to define, research, hypothesize, build, test, redesign, and defend ideas and prototypes.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning experiences.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to create a cohesive curriculum.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive environment.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO05-2023
High School Diploma -
Libertyville High School
Libertyville05-2019
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Instructional design
- Classroom management
- Collaborative learning
- Metacognitive instruction
- Socio-emotional learning
- Community outreach
- Data analysis
Accomplishments
Nominated for Early Educator of the Year (2025)
Timeline
Dance Teacher
Talent Forum
09.2024 - Current
3rd Grade Teacher
Oak Grove School District 68
08.2023 - Current
STEAM Summer School Teacher
Lake Zurich School District 95
06.2023 - 07.2023
Educational Nonprofit Associate
Networking for Nonprofits
06.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Missouri
High School Diploma -
Libertyville High School