Linda Linane
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
8th Grade Social Science and Civics Teacher
John F Eberhart Elementary School
01.2022 - Current
- First semester course is designed to meet the new IL State Civics graduation requirements
- My units include core lessons and instruction aligned to standards. Extended lessons, deepen student learning and investigation into the essential question, and provide opportunities for students to experience Powerful Practices: Discussion of controversial issues; simulations of democratic practices; and taking informed action.
- Second semester builds an understanding of the complexities and challenges within our history and present by analyzing how people have fought for, and continue to fight for, the ideals and promises of American democracy
- Students will make connections of the struggles, goals, and tactics of past social movements to the purpose and efforts of present-day fights for justice
- They will also gain the knowledge, skills, and tools to be the agents of change
- This semester study includes the CPS Reparations Won required unit of study, as well as Facing History and Ourselves' Choices in Little Rock.
Computer Science Teacher
John F Eberhart Elementary School
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Provided technology instruction for K-8th students
- Integrated typing skills, Google Suite training and programming skills
- Received grant for Amazon Future Egineering programming, included the Computer Science Discoveries program that is mapped to CSTA standards, the course takes a wide lens on computer science by covering topics such as problem solving, programming, physical computing, user centered design, and data, while inspiring students as they build their own websites, apps, animations, games, and physical computing systems.
4th Grade Teacher
John F Eberhart Elementary School
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Conduct small group and individualized classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs
- Regularly organize parent teacher conferences to maximize student learning opportunities and to develop forward thinking plans to correct ongoing issues
- Facilitate activities that develop students both mentally and emotionally
- Seamlessly, integrate technology into everyday learning
- Member of Math Committee and current Team Leader.
Tutor
Connections Learning Center
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Completed training and provided services using the Wilson Reading Program.
Fifth Grade General Education Teacher
West Pullman Elementary
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Created diversified lesson plans in all subject areas
- Integrated science and social science material into core subject material
- Successfully taught Everyday Mathematics.
Fourth Grade General Education Teacher
West Pullman Elementary
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Wrote diversified lesson plans integrating cooperative learning
- Leader on school discipline committee, developed and implemented an all school discipline plan for the first time
- Constantly strive to recognize and integrate new methods into my teaching style.
Fourth Grade Science and Social Studies Teacher
General George S. Patton Elementary School
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Developed curriculum that met Illinois State Standards
- Implemented alternative grading scales and modified curriculum in order to work with a wide range of students’ abilities
- Worked closely with special services team to make sure special education students’ goals were being reached in the classroom.
Fourth Grade English Language Arts Teacher
General George S. Patton Elementary School
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Developed curriculum that met Illinois State Standards
- Implemented alternative grading scales and modified curriculum in order to work with a wide range of students’ abilities
- Worked closely with special services team to make sure special education students’ goals were being reached in the classroom.
Teacher Assistant
Henry Clay Elementary School
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Assisted teachers in an Autistic classroom
- Worked one-on-one with an autistic child that was mainstreamed into a reading class.
Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant
The Eisenhower Cooperative
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Organized and presented group sessions to students that included topics for language integration in the classroom.
Speech and Language
District 169
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Successfully planned, organized and delivered therapy to over 50 students weekly
- Analyzed client performance in verbal and written reports
- Established quality alliances with supervisors, coworkers, parents and students.
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Group Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Student Engagement
Education Certifications
- M.A. School Leadership, Type 75 Certificate, Concordia University
- Education Grades K-9, Governors State University
- Middle School Language Arts, Social Science, B.S. Communication Disorders and Sciences, Psychology, SIU-C
Professional Business Experience
- CLEARVUE/eav, SVE & Churchill Media, Educator’s Media, Chicago, IL, 2001-11-01, 2002-07-01,
Dealer Sales Manager, Managed sales to over 400 re-seller accounts. Reviewed and negotiated contracts for international distributors. Designed catalog layouts by targeting marketing needs.
- CLEARVUE/eav, SVE & Churchill Media, Educator’s Media, Chicago, IL, 1999-12-01, 2001-11-01,
Customer Service Manager, Hired, trained and reviewed performance of customer service staff. Evaluated, issued and renewed new and/or expired duplication and broadcast agreements. Handled all logistical arrangements for an annual sales staff meeting, including the development and delivery of a presentation on customer service issues.
- CLEARVUE/eav, SVE & Churchill Media, Educator’s Media, Chicago, IL, 1998-11-01, 1999-12-01,
Customer Service Representative, Provided technical support on over thirty propriety programs to an international customer database.
Leadership Experience
- Blue Island School District 130, Blue Island, IL, 2006-05-01, 2006-08-01, Graduate Internship, Worked with district administrator on bilingual, dual language and gifted programs funding issues. Acquired working knowledge of Title I funding and budgeting issues. Created a database and analyzed test scores from the Dual Language and English as a Second Language programs.
- West Pullman Elementary, Chicago, IL, 2006-01-01, 2006-05-01, Graduate Internship, Created and implemented a school wide discipline plan. Worked with the discipline committee, faculty and staff to insure that all of our students needs were being met. Successfully reduced tardy rates, increased school morale and decreased reported daily discipline issues.
Timeline
8th Grade Social Science and Civics Teacher
John F Eberhart Elementary School
01.2022 - Current
Computer Science Teacher
John F Eberhart Elementary School
01.2018 - 01.2022
4th Grade Teacher
John F Eberhart Elementary School
01.2012 - 01.2018
Tutor
Connections Learning Center
01.2007 - 01.2009
Fifth Grade General Education Teacher
West Pullman Elementary
01.2005 - 01.2007
Fourth Grade General Education Teacher
West Pullman Elementary
01.2005 - 01.2007
Fourth Grade Science and Social Studies Teacher
General George S. Patton Elementary School
01.2003 - 01.2005
Fourth Grade English Language Arts Teacher
General George S. Patton Elementary School
01.2003 - 01.2005
Teacher Assistant
Henry Clay Elementary School
01.2002 - 01.2003
Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant
The Eisenhower Cooperative
01.1996 - 01.1998
Speech and Language
District 169
01.1995 - 01.1996
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