Hilary Petersohn
Oswego,IL
Summary
Passionate and dedicated educator committed to fostering a supportive, engaging, and student-centered learning environment. Extensive hands-on classroom experience as a resident co-teacher. Prioritizes relationship-building, data-driven instruction, and differentiated learning to meet diverse student needs.
Skilled in implementing best practices in literacy and mathematics, establishing clear classroom routines, and integrating AVID and Building Thinking Classroom strategies for enhanced student engagement. Reflective practitioner who values collaboration, continuous growth, and fostering a love of learning in every student. Prepared and eager to take on a lead teaching role with enthusiasm, adaptability, and a strong commitment to academic excellence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Teacher 4th Grade
SD 308
08.2024 - Current
- Utilized data-driven instruction to inform teaching practices and monitor student progress throughout the year.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and best practices in teaching methodologies.
- Addressed individual student needs through targeted interventions and support plans, leading to improved academic success for all learners.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management techniques, fostering strong student-teacher relationships.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Teacher's Assistant
SD 308
01.2021 - 05.2024
- Responsible for Title 1 interventions for 31 Kindergarten students in ELA; achieved increase of letter recognition and sound mastery by 77% in that group
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Deliver personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
Registered Dental Hygienist
West Suburban Dental Care
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development
- Served as leader of Dental Hygiene team by overseeing 5 dental hygienists providing quality care to patients within multi-specialty dental practice
Registered Dental Hygienist
Elmhurst Dental Care
01.2006 - 01.2014
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Aurora University
Aurora, IL12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ01-2009
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Parkland College
Champaign, IL01-2006
Associate of Science - Biology
Parkland College
Champaign, IL01-2003
Skills
- Experienced with diverse student populations
- Collaboration & teamwork
- Strong organizational skills
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Instructional strategies
- Lesson planning
- Project-based learning
- Growth mindset
- Data-driven instruction
Accomplishments
- Golden Key International Honor Society
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Timeline
Resident Teacher 4th Grade
SD 308
08.2024 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
SD 308
01.2021 - 05.2024
Registered Dental Hygienist
West Suburban Dental Care
01.2016 - 01.2021
Registered Dental Hygienist
Elmhurst Dental Care
01.2006 - 01.2014
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Aurora University
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Northern Arizona University
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Parkland College
Associate of Science - Biology
Parkland College
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