Dedicated elementary teacher with eight years of experience and ESL endorsement seeking an elementary learning community to contribute to student growth and achievement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
THIRD GRADE TEACHER
Euclid Elementary School
Mount Prospect, Illinois
08.2025 - Current
Enhanced instructional delivery by analyzing test data to identify targeted intervention and enrichment opportunities, leading to improved student outcomes.
Designed and implemented differentiated lesson plans to meet diverse student needs, enhancing engagement and understanding.
Facilitated small-group instruction to address specific skills and concepts, fostering individualized student growth.
FIRST, SECOND, AND FOURTH GRADE TEACHER
CHRISTOPHER HOUSE ELEMENTARY
Chicago, Illinois
03.2019 - 06.2025
Craft lessons using UbD principles and common core standards for 1st, 2nd, and 4th grade
Managed group of 24-30 at-risk youth using positive behavior techniques, fostering high expectations and building strong relationships
Mentored student teacher to successful certification, providing guidance and support throughout the process
Established science fair committee, introducing school-wide (K-8) science fair to enhance student engagement in science
FIRST GRADE TEACHER
SUMNER MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY
08.2017 - 06.2018
Developed literacy small groups and intentional read-aloud skills for Children's Literacy Initiative.
Created an elementary science curriculum using inquiry lessons aligned to NGSS
Secured funding through grant writing to expand classroom library resources, fostering a richer reading environment for students.
Education
MASTERS - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
TRINITY INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Deerfield, IL
05-2017
BACHLOR OF ARTS -
MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE
Chicago, IL
05-2012
Skills
Professional Educator License- Illinois Board of Education, IEIN 1145760, License 2388770
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