Hillary Kurtz
Okawville,IL
Summary
Knowledgeable teacher with three years of experience. Detail-oriented planner with talent of Whole Brain Teaching, Student Led classrooms and differentiated instruction. Personable teacher adept at communicating with both students and parents and maintaining a classroom of fun and productivity. Adept at individualized lesson plans to meet the needs of all students abilities. Committed to comprehensive student growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade Teacher
Germantown School District #60
08.2018 - Current
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Facilitate several lessons using technology in the classroom such as QR codes, exit tickets, apps such as IXL, STAR, and Seesaw along with others.
- Implement and carry out Whole Brain teaching techniques in the classroom daily.
- Create and implement a student led classroom where students are engaged in every lesson using silent signals, leading calendar and weather, SWBAT, as well as completing attendance and lunch count independently.
- Facilitate several lessons using technology in the classroom such as QR codes, exit tickets, apps such as IXL, STAR, and Seesaw along with others.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and the Illinois State Standards to create, monitor and differentiate personalized learning plan for each student.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Collaborate in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development along with several teachers on the CARE Team for three years for students in grades K-8th.
- Collaborated as a member of the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) team for the past three years, supporting the development and implementation of SEL strategies to foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment. Contributed to designing activities and resources that promote emotional well-being and interpersonal skills among students.
Student Teacher- Principal Terri Kraemer
Ellis Elementary School
03.2018 - 04.2018
- Differentiated instruction for students of all needs
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum that addressed all learning styles using Creative Curriculum
- Trained in Second Step Social and Emotional Training
- Observed Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Special Education pull out sessions with children in the classroom
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Enhanced 3 and 4-year-old students understanding of rules, safety and behavioral guidelines and disciplinary protocols by redesigning and simplifying them.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
Student Teacher Second Grade- Principal Angela Woll
Trenton Elementary School
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Integrated technology resources into the daily curriculum
- Created and implemented behavior management plans for individual students
- Worked one on one with students throughout the day who needed extra guidance.
- Differentiated instruction for students of all needs
- Promoted outstanding parent/teacher communication
- Planned and carried out lessons according to the New Illinois State Standards
- Integrated new strategies for optimal classroom management and behavioral control.
- Reviewed faculty handbooks, regional curricula and student guides to formulate deep understanding of duties and student expectations.
- Wrote and completed practice lesson plans with Whole Brain teaching methods, incorporating student feedback and teacher comments for comprehensive success.
Part-Time Teacher- Cheri Kurtz
Immanuel Wee Care Child Care Center
05.2012 - 05.2017
- Basic sign language to benefit children who have speech disorders
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Practicals Pre-K- Principal Stacey Egan
Washington Early Childhood
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and hosted Family Health Night at Washington Early Childhood Center.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
Individual Aide- Principal Leon Spinka
Okawville Grade School
11.2015 - 12.2015
- Used basic sign language to increase communication with non verbal students.
- Redirected children to encourage safe, positive behaviors.
- Collaborated daily with classroom teachers to keep activities running smoothly.
- Five years of experience with special needs children prior to this position.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL05.2018
Associate of Arts -
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL05.2015
High School Diploma -
Okawville High School
Okawville, IL05.2011
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Technology Integrated Classroom
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom management
- Student-centered learning
- Classroom technology
- Student engagement
- Common core
- Early childhood development
Timeline
Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade Teacher
Germantown School District #60
08.2018 - Current
Student Teacher- Principal Terri Kraemer
Ellis Elementary School
03.2018 - 04.2018
Student Teacher Second Grade- Principal Angela Woll
Trenton Elementary School
08.2017 - 02.2018
Practicals Pre-K- Principal Stacey Egan
Washington Early Childhood
01.2017 - 04.2017
Individual Aide- Principal Leon Spinka
Okawville Grade School
11.2015 - 12.2015
Part-Time Teacher- Cheri Kurtz
Immanuel Wee Care Child Care Center
05.2012 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville
Associate of Arts -
Kaskaskia College
High School Diploma -
Okawville High School
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