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Jody Block

Highland Park,IL

Summary

Results-driven general education teacher with over 22 years of experience in K-5 education. Expertise in student assessment, data management, and relationship building, fostering inclusive learning environments that promote student success and collaboration among staff.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

General Education Teacher

Deerfield District 109
Deerfield, Illinois
08.2015 - 06.2026

Leveraged 22 years of teaching experience in K-5 to enhance student achievement through targeted instructional strategies.

  • Excelled at differentiating instruction while managing multiple interventions simultaneously.
  • Trained LEtrs program, enhancing literacy instruction across grade levels.
  • Assessed numerous students through CBM, Fountas and Pinnell running records, and various assessments.
  • Maintained organized classroom environment to foster student engagement and learning.
  • Designed interdisciplinary projects and activities in collaboration with colleagues, promoting integrated learning experiences.
  • Advocated for educational initiatives as DEA representative for eight years, fostering collaboration and improvement.
  • Implemented meticulous record-keeping practices utilizing Google Sheets for data management.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational practices.
  • Attended faculty meetings, professional development workshops and educational conferences.

Education

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

National Louis University
Chicago, IL
05-1993

Bachelor of Science - Education

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
05-1989

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Lesson planning
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management techniques
  • Culturally responsive teaching
  • Progress monitoring
  • Data management
  • Educational technology integration
  • Digital assessment tools
  • Recordkeeping
  • Communication skills
  • Relationship building

Timeline

General Education Teacher

Deerfield District 109
08.2015 - 06.2026

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

National Louis University

Bachelor of Science - Education

University of Iowa
Jody Block