- Looking at the stars and learning about constellations, stars, and planets
- Drawing and Painting
- Avid Comic Book Collector and Reader
Mark Webber
Davenport
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.
As a Special Educator. have taught a variety of classes including, but not limited to; Life Science, English, Consumer Education, and Study Skills.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
United Township High School
East Moline, IL
06.2021 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated collaborative learning environments to enhance student participation.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
- Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
Paraprofessional
United Township High School
East Moline, IL
11.2017 - 06.2021
- Supported instructional staff by preparing classroom materials and resources for diverse learning needs.
- Assisted students with academic tasks, enhancing comprehension and engagement in various subjects.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to educators, ensuring alignment with educational goals.
Substitute Teacher
East Moline School District #37; United Township High School
East Moline, Illinois
01.2015 - 11.2017
- Successfully implement teachers lesson plans.
- Follow school administration guidelines for discipline and conduct.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain a productive learning environment.
Bus Operator
Durham School Services
Bettendorf, Iowa
02.2013 - 01.2015
- Operate school bus in a safe, timely manner for Pleasant Valley School District.
- Extensive Safety and Awareness Training.
- Interact with children to make sure they have a good start to their school day.
- School Bus and Charter Services
Account Specialist
CDS Global
Des Moines, Iowa
11.2005 - 12.2008
- Enter commands and observe system functioning to verify correct operations and detect errors.
- Develop training materials and procedures, or train users in the proper use of hardware or software.
- Entered data in AS400 mainframe database to isolate target demographics for marketing purposes.
- Targeted Marketing for the Publishing Industry
Manager • Framing Department
Michaels, Inc.
Ankeny, Iowa
02.2002 - 11.2005
- Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties.
- Train new employees, or oversee personnel processes.
- Perform sales floor work such as greeting and assisting customers, stocking shelves, and taking inventory.
- A National Arts and Crafts Retail Store
Art Director
Insty-Prints
Eagan, Minnesota
05.1999 - 12.2001
- Operate desktop publishing software and equipment to design, layout, and produce camera-ready copy.
- Check preliminary and final proofs for errors and make necessary corrections.
- Educate customers on options for cross promotion opportunities in print and internet applications.
- Providing quick, professional Printing Services for Small Business
Production Artist
ASAP Inc.
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
06.1995 - 05.1999
- Study layout or other design instructions to determine work to be done and sequence of operations.
- Enter digitized data into electronic prepress system, for ease and accuracy of customer needs.
- Edit graphics and photos using pixel or bitmap editing, airbrushing, masking, or image retouching.
- Production Art Services
Production Artist
Stafford Blaine Designs
Minneapolis, Minnesota
10.1990 - 05.1995
- Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.
- Prepare illustrations or rough sketches, discussing them with clients or supervisors and making necessary changes.
- Train new staff artists in the uses of all equipment. Research and development of new press operations.
- An Advertising Specialty Design Company
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching - Teaching
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL05-2022
No Degree - Science
Scott Community College
Bettendorf, Iowa07-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Art
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IowaRegents Alternative Pathway for Iowa Licensure for Teachers - undefined
University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa06-2018
Skills
- Relationship building
- Learning strategies
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- IEP development and goal setting
Accomplishments
- Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Student Involvement - Volunteered as faculty member representative for student-led Gamers club, supervising bi-weekly after school meetings. open to everything from board games, role-playing games, and video games.
Certification
- Special Education Training - LBS-1 Certification (Illinois)
- General Science Education - 5-12 Basic Science 1541 (Iowa)
- Art Education - 5-12 Art 114 (Iowa)
Interests
Timeline
Teacher
United Township High School
06.2021 - Current
Paraprofessional
United Township High School
11.2017 - 06.2021
Substitute Teacher
East Moline School District #37; United Township High School
01.2015 - 11.2017
Bus Operator
Durham School Services
02.2013 - 01.2015
Account Specialist
CDS Global
11.2005 - 12.2008
Manager • Framing Department
Michaels, Inc.
02.2002 - 11.2005
Art Director
Insty-Prints
05.1999 - 12.2001
Production Artist
ASAP Inc.
06.1995 - 05.1999
Production Artist
Stafford Blaine Designs
10.1990 - 05.1995
Regents Alternative Pathway for Iowa Licensure for Teachers - undefined
University of Iowa
Master of Arts in Teaching - Teaching
Western Illinois University
No Degree - Science
Scott Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Art
University of Iowa