Kerri Soriano
Bolingbrook,Illinois
Summary
Willing and able educator, adept in using empathy, routine, and structure to manage both classroom and student behavior through relationship building and discipline. Attentive to students' needs and interests in order to provide the most engaging educational experience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Permanent Substitute
Cass District 63
08.2023 - Current
- Led a class of 24 first graders with various needs including 5 EL students, 2 students with speech IEPs, and 1 student with a 504.
- Led a class of 25 fourth graders with various needs including 5 EL students and 2 students with IEPs.
- Differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate various learning styles within the classroom setting.
- Benchmarked student growth using structured literacy curriculum such as Fundations and Michael Heggerty.
- Implemented behavioral plans for students regarding zones of regulation.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent discipline strategies and clear expectations for student behavior among preschool to fourth grade classes.
- Enhanced student comprehension of complex subjects through the use of visual aids, hands-on activities, and real-world examples.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by maintaining open lines of communication with students, parents, and fellow educators.
- Increased student participation during class discussions by creating a safe and supportive atmosphere where all opinions were valued.
Teaching Assistant
Cass District 63
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
- Provided one-on-one and student intervention groups using Fundations for struggling students, leading to increased understanding and improved grades.
- Provided additional support for students with IEP, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
- Participated in professional development, regarding safety, discipline, lesson planning, and executive functioning to stay current on educational best practices and enhance teaching skills.
Student Teacher, Third Grade
Maplebrook Elementary School District 203
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing visual aids and interactive activities during lessons.
- Developed individualized lesson plans to accommodate a classroom of 24 students with diverse learning styles and abilities, fostering an inclusive classroom environment.
- Shadow supervising teacher to observe teaching techniques, curriculum implementation, and to discuss new ideas for instruction
- Collaborate with supervising teacher and third grade team to plan instructional goals and objectives, course concepts, and instructional methods
- Advance through increasing levels of instructional responsibility by partnering with classroom teacher on areas of needed improvement and growth
- Work with supervising teacher to apply learned assessment methods and understand students' individual needs and levels of development
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Quarantine Remote Classroom Teacher
Evanston Skokie School District 65
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Taught students with various readiness from 11 different schools in the district ranging from a group home containing students who have emotional and behavioral disorders to gifted and talented students
- Created lessons that address what students are learning in their schools while in quarantine
- Differentiated asynchronous work for students to do when not having live instruction
- Instructed as many as 60 students at a time via Zoom.
Group Instructor
Galileo Camps
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Demonstrated Galileo mission and values, acting as a role model of the Galileo Innovator's mindset
- Committed to building a safe, child-focused community
- Provided leadership, energy and camp spirit, constantly assessing camper group dynamics and the needs of individual campers
- Prepared for and delivered art and science curriculum to groups of up to 15 campers
- Implemented the curriculum as written, adapting it as needed to improve the camper experience, and capturing feedback to share with curriculum developers.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching- Elementary Education
Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, IL05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Bradley University
Peoria, IL05.2019
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Modeling
- Organizational Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Emotional Intelligence
- Collaboration
- Discipline
- Conversant in written and oral Spanish
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Student-Centered Learning
Certification
- Professional Educator License: Elementary Education (Self Contained General Education) Grades 1-6, Illinois State Board of Education
- Paraprofessional License, Illinois State Board of Education
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Software
Google Classroom
Google Drive
Timeline
Permanent Substitute
Cass District 63
08.2023 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Cass District 63
08.2022 - 06.2023
Student Teacher, Third Grade
Maplebrook Elementary School District 203
01.2022 - 05.2022
Quarantine Remote Classroom Teacher
Evanston Skokie School District 65
08.2021 - 12.2021
Group Instructor
Galileo Camps
06.2021 - 08.2021
Master of Arts - Teaching- Elementary Education
Concordia University Chicago
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Bradley University
- Professional Educator License: Elementary Education (Self Contained General Education) Grades 1-6, Illinois State Board of Education
- Paraprofessional License, Illinois State Board of Education
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