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Keva Rush

Peoria,IL

Summary

Award-winning (ISBE 2022 Meritorious Early Career Educator of the Year) teacher and teacher leader with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement, collaborating with administration, families and communities to improve student outcomes, and leading and mentoring teammates. Especially passionate about helping students in urban and under-privileged communities develop strong literacy and social emotional skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

7th Grade English Language Arts Teacher

Peoria Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
  • Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
  • Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
  • Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
  • Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.

Site Coordinator

Glen Oak Community Learning Center
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Coordinated site investigations, documented issues, and escalated to executive teams.
  • Supervised crew of over 30 employees.
  • Accurately documented all onsite issue using Microsoft Office software.
  • Identified community resources and networked with local officials to coordinate.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Monitored and controlled event expenditures to meet budgets.
  • Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.
  • Implemented protocols and procedures to effectively manage planning process.
  • Oversaw event registration process by collecting and tracking attendee information.
  • Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
  • Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Scheduled staff and volunteers to cover all necessary duties during planned events.

3rd Grade Teacher

Peoria Public Schools
01.2020 - 05.2022
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.

Preschool Teacher

Cadence Education
05.2015 - 12.2019
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.

Education

Master of Science - Urban Educational Leadership

Rockford University
Rockford, IL
12.2024

Master of Science - Educational Policy, Organization, And Leadership

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
12.2021

Skills

  • Student Assessment
  • Interactive Media
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Classroom Integration
  • Common Core Learning Standards
  • Industry Best Practices
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Educational Support
  • Curriculum Implementation

Affiliations

National Educators Association

American Federation of Teachers

National Equity Project, Black Teachers Project

The Black Educational Advocacy Coalition

Illinois Principal Association


Certification

  • Certified Teacher, early childhood through elementary, Illinois
  • Certified Teacher, middle grades English Language Arts, Illinois
  • Currently completing the process to be a National Board Certified Teacher in Literacy, expected completion date December 2024

Awards and Recognition

  • Recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education as Early Career Educator of the Year, Meritorious Service for the 2022-2023 school year after being nominated and recommended by colleagues and parents.

Timeline

7th Grade English Language Arts Teacher

Peoria Public Schools
08.2022 - Current

Site Coordinator

Glen Oak Community Learning Center
05.2022 - 07.2022

3rd Grade Teacher

Peoria Public Schools
01.2020 - 05.2022

Preschool Teacher

Cadence Education
05.2015 - 12.2019

Master of Science - Urban Educational Leadership

Rockford University

Master of Science - Educational Policy, Organization, And Leadership

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

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