Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong collaborative, social and learning skills.
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Katie Levy
Des Plaines,IL
Summary
Overview
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Diamond Lake School District 76
STEAM Teacher 3-5
08.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Diamond Lake School District 76
Creative Innovations and Art Teacher PreK-2
08.2019 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each child.
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
Diamond Lake School District 76
5th Grade ELL and General Education Te
08.2014 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
Wilmette Public School District 39
District 39 ELL Resource Teacher K-4
08.2013 - 06.2014
Job overview
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
East Maine School District 63
ELL Resource Teacher K-6
08.2012 - 06.2013
Job overview
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
East Maine School District 63
3rd/4th Grade Multi-age General Education
08.2009 - 06.2012
Job overview
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Goal-oriented professional with proven success in applying analytical skills to solve complex problems and overcome challenges. Dedicated to enhancing team performance and driving business success.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
American College of Education (ACE)Indianapolis, IN
Master of Science from STEM Education
06-2021
University Overview
National Institute of STEM Education (NISE)Online
No Degree from STEM Certifcation
01-2020
University Overview
National Louis UniversityChicago, IL
No Degree from ESL Endorsement
01-2011
University Overview
Illinois State UniversityNormal, IL
Bachelor of Science from Studio Arts: Photography
12-2009
University Overview
North Park University Chicago, IL
Master of Arts from Education With Certification
12-2009
University Overview
Skills
- Motivating students
- Student needs assessment
- Parent and student communication
- Innovative lesson planning
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Project-based learning
- Social-emotional learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Community involvement
- Creative lesson plan development
- Excellent classroom management
- Student rapport
- Inquiry-based learning
- Flexible and adaptive
- Collaborative
Timeline
STEAM Teacher 3-5
Diamond Lake School District 76
08.2021 - Current
Creative Innovations and Art Teacher PreK-2
Diamond Lake School District 76
08.2019 - 06.2021
5th Grade ELL and General Education Te
Diamond Lake School District 76
08.2014 - 06.2021
District 39 ELL Resource Teacher K-4
Wilmette Public School District 39
08.2013 - 06.2014
ELL Resource Teacher K-6
East Maine School District 63
08.2012 - 06.2013
3rd/4th Grade Multi-age General Education
East Maine School District 63
08.2009 - 06.2012
American College of Education (ACE)
Master of Science from STEM Education
National Institute of STEM Education (NISE)
No Degree from STEM Certifcation
National Louis University
No Degree from ESL Endorsement
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science from Studio Arts: Photography
North Park University
Master of Arts from Education With Certification
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