Kelly Jezior
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Versatile High School Math Teacher offering seven years of educational excellence. Well-versed in planning, organization, and building rapport. Seeking a full-time position to build and expand upon skills gained from classroom experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Math Teacher
Chicago High School For The Arts
Chicago, IL
08.2022 - Current
- Created Algebra I lessons tailored to the interests of a diverse student body
- Built validating environment for LGBTQ students by respecting names/pronouns and attending pride events
- Cultivated relationships with parents, guardians, and administrators to support student achievement
- Reflected and collaborated with colleagues to improve instructional practices
- Maintained accurate grade book records for five classes totaling 125 students
Summer Institute Liaison
Golden Apple
Chicago, IL
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Observed and provided feedback to Teaching Scholars at their summer school onsite locations
- Maintained daily contact with Institute Leaders about Scholar safety, behavior or performance concerns, and overall culture of Summer Institute
- Modeled and cultivated an environment that prioritizes growth mindset and receptiveness to feedback
High School Math Teacher
Intrinsic Charter High School (Downtown)
Chicago
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Created Geometry lessons and assessments for virtual and in-person instruction
- Provided weekly check-ins and mentoring sessions to an Advisory of 21 students
- Delivered tailored and flexible student learning opportunities through the pod model - 45 students in a room with three teachers
- Organized and maintained calendars for unit planning and parent teacher conferences
- Used assessment data to respond to student learning gaps
Golden Apple Scholar
Golden Apple Foundation
Chicago, IL
06.2016 - Current
- Attended four yearly Summer Institutes to gain over 160 supplementary hours of classroom experience
- Participated in over 45 professional development sessions related to DEI, trauma-informed practice, and classroom management
- Received weekly mentoring sessions during the first two years of teaching
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05.2020
Professional Educator License - Secondary Education
Illinois State Board of Education
Illinois05.2020
Skills
- In-person and online instruction
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- G Suite, Zoom, Desmos
Honors
- Math Teacher Appreciation Award (Chicago High School for the Arts, 2023)
- Empathy Teacher Award (Intrinsic Charter High School, 2022)
- Teacher of the Quarter (Intrinsic Charter High School, all four quarters of the '20-'21 school year)
- Golden Apple Scholar (2016)
Timeline
High School Math Teacher
Chicago High School For The Arts
08.2022 - Current
Summer Institute Liaison
Golden Apple
06.2022 - 07.2022
High School Math Teacher
Intrinsic Charter High School (Downtown)
08.2020 - 06.2022
Golden Apple Scholar
Golden Apple Foundation
06.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Professional Educator License - Secondary Education
Illinois State Board of Education
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