LISA KYBARTAS
Woodridge,IL
Summary
Energetic and adaptable Language Arts teacher with a passion for fostering student engagement and critical thinking. Possesses deep understanding of social sciences and curriculum development, along with strong classroom management and lesson planning skills. Committed to inspiring students to achieve their highest potential and develop a lifelong love for learning. Adept at educating students on global and American ideals, cultural heritage and implementing differentiated instruction and educational technology.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
8th Grade Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher
Lemont Bromberek Combined School District 113a
09.2003 - 12.2024
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles, including through the use of peer-assisted learning and group work
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- Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students as well as frequent check-ins for understanding
- Created student surveys to gauge the climate of the classroom and adjust teaching instruction as needed
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged
- Frequently communicated with parents and students using Parent Square to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies as well as behavioral and academic issues
- Utilized Skyward's student information system to help manage student records, curriculum, attendance, grades, and discipline reporting
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing using the Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) format and student conferencing with oral and written feedback
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities
- Prepared formative and summative assessments using PEAR Deck Learning (formerly Edulastic) to assess progress, offer real time feedback, and provide differentiated instruction and practice to keep students engaged, as well as pretests for each unit to assess students' background knowledge and direct the instruction
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning using Google Classroom and Screencastify
- Fostered inclusive classroom atmosphere that respected and celebrated cultural differences
- Implemented the Character Counts SEL curriculum using the six pillars of character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Woodridge District 68 and Darien District 61
08.1999 - 05.2003
- Assisted permanent teachers in maintaining classroom routines, ensuring a seamless transition during their absence
- Adapted quickly to various classroom settings and grade levels by demonstrating flexibility, adaptability, and a strong understanding of diverse curricula
- Developed strong relationships with students and colleagues, promoting open communication and collaboration among all stakeholders
Education
PEL Elementary Education K-8 - Elementary School Teaching
Benedictine University
Lisle, IL12.2003
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL12.1996
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Educational technology
- Classroom management
- Technology implementation
Certification
- PEL Elementary Education K-8, Benedictine University, 05/01/03
- Middle School Endorsements, English Language Arts, Social Studies
- Autism Certificate, Coursework through the Southwest Cook County Cooperative Association for Special Education at Braun Educational Center, Oak Forest, IL
Accomplishments
- Illinois Schools to Watch 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 by the Association of Middle Grade Schools (AIMS)
- ISBE Exemplary Rating 2022-2023 and 2023-2024
Affiliations
- Member of Illinois Council for the Social Studies (ICSS)
- Member of National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
References
- Megan Ehn, 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher, Old Quarry Middle School, (630)257-2286 extension 4302, mehn@sd113a.org
- Deborah Jilek, 6th Grade Science Teacher, Old Quarry Middle School, (630)257-2286 extension 4352, djilek@sd113a.org
- Shqipe Osmani, 8th Grade Science Teacher, Old Quarry Middle School, (630)257-2286 extension 4320, sosmani@sd113a.org
- Sally Kievert, 8th Grade Math Teacher-Recently Retired, (630)886-0322
- Laurie Saulys, 8th Grade ELA Teacher-Recently Retired, (630)247-1148
- Dawn Pechukas, Assistant Principal at New Lenox School District (formerly principal at Old Quarry Middle School), (815)791-7925, wesswmn@earthlink.net
Coachingtutoringexperience
- St. Alphonsus/St. Patrick School, Lemont, IL, 7th/8th grade girls volleyball coach, 2021-2022 and 2022-2023, 7th grade co/ed volleyball coach, 2021-2022
- Private one-on-one tutoring, ELA, social studies, science
Timeline
8th Grade Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher
Lemont Bromberek Combined School District 113a
09.2003 - 12.2024
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Woodridge District 68 and Darien District 61
08.1999 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Western Illinois University
- PEL Elementary Education K-8, Benedictine University, 05/01/03
- Middle School Endorsements, English Language Arts, Social Studies
- Autism Certificate, Coursework through the Southwest Cook County Cooperative Association for Special Education at Braun Educational Center, Oak Forest, IL
PEL Elementary Education K-8 - Elementary School Teaching
Benedictine University
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