Lauren Habes-Wojcik
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Experienced educator with a strong background in classroom management and student engagement within Chicago Public Schools. Expertise in integrating technology into lesson plans to promote creativity and collaboration. Successfully directed theatrical performances that boosted student confidence and teamwork skills. Dedicated to creating impactful learning experiences for diverse student populations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, Illinois
08.2012 - Current
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
TAT Second Grade Teacher
Jonathan Burr Elementary
Chicago, IL
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Formulated and executed lesson plans addressing diverse needs of all students in second grade classroom.
TAT First Grade Teacher
Jonathan Burr Elementary
Chicago, IL
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Coordinated and implemented small group activities to strengthen student understanding of material delivered in whole-class setting
Story Time Presenter
Purple Monkey Playroom, Little Beans, Spark Space
Chicago, IL
09.2012 - 08.2014
- Facilitated interactive storytelling, musical activities, and theatrical performances with toddlers.
Third Grade Teacher
Brook Park Elementary School
La Grange Park, Illinois
08.2007 - 08.2011
Participated in professional development to strengthen educational skills.
Delivered individualized instruction fostering academic and personal growth for students.
Applied positive reinforcement techniques to effectively motivate students.
Fifth Grade Teacher
Ames Elementary School
Riverside, Illinois
08.2006 - 06.2007
Seventh and Eighth Grade Teacher
Unity Junior High School
Cicero, Illinois
08.2004 - 08.2006
Corporate Inside Sales
InterCall
Chicago, Illinois
08.2003 - 08.2004
Second Grade Teacher
Highland Elementary School
Norco, California
08.2002 - 08.2003
Third Grade Teacher
Highland Elementary School
Norco, California
08.1999 - 08.2002
Third Grade Teacher
Octavio Paz Charter School
Chicago, Illinois
09.1998 - 06.1999
Education
MASTERS IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP -
Concordia University
River Forest, Illinois06.2006
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION -
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, Illinois08.1998
Skills
- Communication
- Organization
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Differentiation
- Technology integration
- Student engagement
- Creativity
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Assessment and evaluation
Timeline
TAT Second Grade Teacher
Jonathan Burr Elementary
09.2019 - 06.2020
TAT First Grade Teacher
Jonathan Burr Elementary
12.2018 - 06.2019
Story Time Presenter
Purple Monkey Playroom, Little Beans, Spark Space
09.2012 - 08.2014
Substitute Teacher
Chicago Public Schools
08.2012 - Current
Third Grade Teacher
Brook Park Elementary School
08.2007 - 08.2011
Fifth Grade Teacher
Ames Elementary School
08.2006 - 06.2007
Seventh and Eighth Grade Teacher
Unity Junior High School
08.2004 - 08.2006
Corporate Inside Sales
InterCall
08.2003 - 08.2004
Second Grade Teacher
Highland Elementary School
08.2002 - 08.2003
Third Grade Teacher
Highland Elementary School
08.1999 - 08.2002
Third Grade Teacher
Octavio Paz Charter School
09.1998 - 06.1999
MASTERS IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP -
Concordia University
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION -
Eastern Illinois University