Janice Adams
Aurora,Illinois
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Communication teacher and Reading Specialist with focus on individual needs of diverse students. History of successfully planning, delivering and assessing of hands-on lessons. Exceptional educator with strong organizational skills and the ability to work with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
READING SPECIALIST and COMMUNICATIONS TEACHER
Ira Jones Middle School- District 202 (Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grade)
08.2021 - Current
- Plan and Implement Reading Interventions aligned with District and State Standards
- Evaluate student’s progress and modify goals as needed for growth
- Communicate with parents and students on progress
- Meet regularly and collaborate with staff to discuss, modify or enrich student’s curriculum.
READING INTERVENTIONIST
Indian Trail Middle School- District 202 (Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grade)
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Plan and Instruct students on District and State Standards-aligned curriculum
- Meet regularly and collaborate with staff to discuss, modify or enrich student’s curriculum
- Evaluate student’s progress and develop interventions for success and growth
- Communicate with parents and students on progress.
TEACHER ASSISTANT
Wolf's Crossing Elementary- District 308 (Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade)
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Plan and implement small group Reading lessons
- Monitor and record student growth
- Assist classroom teacher with instructional responsibilities.
TEACHER
Blessed Beginnings (Preschool)
02.2014 - 08.2015
- Plan and implement daily lessons
- Communicate weekly with parents
- Assess student growth and progress in an environment that fosters growth and development.
TEACHER
Monroe Middle School- District 200 (Sixth Grade)
06.1999 - 06.2011
- Plan, implement, and assess lessons in Language Arts/Reading and Social Studies
- Attend team meetings and collaborate on team activities with team members
- Provide a safe and positive learning environment utilizing positive reinforcement
- Attend professional growth seminars and participate in district and school committees.
INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE
Lowell Elementary- District 200 (Fifth grade)
08.1998 - 06.1999
- Adapted and modified curriculum including assessments
- Interacted with students in one-on-one situations and in small groups
- Collaborated with the regular classroom teacher to help plan and implement whole-class lesson plans.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
District 200, District 93, District 15, and District 34
08.1997 - 06.1998
- Taught in a various range of grade levels and schools
- Maintained a positive learning environment.
Education
Reading Specialist and Reading Teacher Endorsement -
University of St. Francis
05.2022
Masters of Curriculum and Instructional Processing in Technology -
Benedictine University
06.2000
Bachelor of Science in Education - Elementary Education
Illinois State University
05.1997
Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Progress Monitoring
- Intervention Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Time Management
Activities
- Track coach; at Ira Jones Middle School
- Student Assistant Program; core member at Monroe Middle School
- Chi Omega Sorority; member at Illinois State University
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridTimeline
READING SPECIALIST and COMMUNICATIONS TEACHER
Ira Jones Middle School- District 202 (Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grade)
08.2021 - Current
READING INTERVENTIONIST
Indian Trail Middle School- District 202 (Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grade)
08.2019 - 05.2021
TEACHER ASSISTANT
Wolf's Crossing Elementary- District 308 (Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade)
08.2017 - 08.2019
TEACHER
Blessed Beginnings (Preschool)
02.2014 - 08.2015
TEACHER
Monroe Middle School- District 200 (Sixth Grade)
06.1999 - 06.2011
INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE
Lowell Elementary- District 200 (Fifth grade)
08.1998 - 06.1999
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
District 200, District 93, District 15, and District 34
08.1997 - 06.1998
Reading Specialist and Reading Teacher Endorsement -
University of St. Francis
Masters of Curriculum and Instructional Processing in Technology -
Benedictine University
Bachelor of Science in Education - Elementary Education
Illinois State University
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