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Imoni Copening

Chicago,Illinois

Summary

Passionate and experienced teacher skilled in developing diverse curriculums and building relationships with students. Recognizes the importance of inclusive environments and caters to diverse learning needs. Detail-oriented with strong observational, organizational, and communication skills. Eager to impact students' lives through compassionate and knowledgeable teaching. Excited about teaching math to 5th-8th graders.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Teacher

CPS
08.2023 - Current
  • Design 2-3 lesson plans per week focusing on differentiation and aligning with curriculum over 15 weeks
  • Assume responsibility for the classroom and teaching for an entire month for 4½ days per week
  • Established community in and outside of the classroom by building relationships with students
  • Provide short lessons, small group support, transition support, and other classroom practices and routines.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs

Courtesy Clerk

Dollar General
09.2023 - Current
  • Engages with about 160 customers daily, greeting customers with a positive attitude as they enter and exit the store
  • Manages cash register, ensuring swift and accurate collection and distribution of money, increasing customer satisfaction by 10%
  • Organizing merchandise, refreshing ads, and maintaining store accessibility and availability boosted sales by 5%
  • Maintained a clean and safe working environment, following all safety procedures and complying with health and sanitation regulations.

Student Observation

CPS
01.2023 - 04.2023

(Galileo Scholastic-CPS [Kdg & 1st]; Havlicek Elementary - Berwyn [4th];

Depriest Elementary-CPS [2nd]; Lincoln Middle-Berwyn [6th]; Ericson-CPS [7th and 8th])

  • Attended various schools over 10 weeks, facilitating both small-group and whole-group instruction
  • Cooperated with staff for all team meetings, curriculum discussions, IEP meetings, instruction, and transitions
  • Organized and conducted two 30-minute lessons with a UIC peer, the UIC supervisor observed.

Math Tutor

University of Illinois at Chicago
02.2022 - 04.2022
  • Mentored one-on-one with underclassmen to increase proficiency in their math skills
  • Engaged with underclassmen, building relationships to provide personalized feedback
  • Increased productivity by assisting teachers in grading work, giving thorough feedback and improving student performance
  • Collaborated with the teacher to devise the optimal strategy for mentoring and assessing performance.

Teen Literacy Coach

New Life Ministries
07.2019 - 08.2019
  • Collaborated with the church director to operate a weekly food pantry, assisting 15-25 people in need
  • Incorporated literacy and teamwork exercises while teaching 15 children daily
  • Participated in bi-weekly team-building exercises, developing child development, literacy activities, and life skills.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Urban Education - Math concentration

University of Illinois At Chicago (UIC)
Chicago, IL
05.2024

Skills

  • Time management
  • Organization
  • Problem-solving
  • Creativity
  • Child development
  • Communication
  • Planning and outlining
  • Basic knowledge in photography & videography
  • Knowledgeable in Google doc and slides

Certification

Professional Educator License (PEL), Illinois

Awards

  • President’s Award Program scholarship for outstanding academic achievement
  • Summa cum Laude

Timeline

Courtesy Clerk

Dollar General
09.2023 - Current

Student Teacher

CPS
08.2023 - Current

Student Observation

CPS
01.2023 - 04.2023

Math Tutor

University of Illinois at Chicago
02.2022 - 04.2022

Teen Literacy Coach

New Life Ministries
07.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Arts in Urban Education - Math concentration

University of Illinois At Chicago (UIC)
Imoni Copening