Molly Petray
Chicago,IL
Summary
Enthusiastic and creative individual with experience in creating and fostering learning environments for students of all ages. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students and families from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant & Social Media Specialist
Champaign Gymnastics Academy
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track lesson plans and gym events.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Increased customer engagement through social media.
- Created and managed content across multiple social media platforms for widest audience reach.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Niles Elementary School District 71
11.2023 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Multilingual Learner Teacher
Park Ridge-Niles School District 64
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented curriculum for students new to the country in a small group setting.
- Modified class assignments to better meet the needs of the MLL caseload.
- Cultivated relationships with MLL families and connected them to school and community resources.
- Developed and taught virtual curriculum for to maintain rigor and instruction during COVID19 pandemic.
- Administered state-mandated testing and organized necessary documentation on students.
Summer School Teacher
Park Ridge-Niles School District 64
- Designed a creative and fun curriculum for 2 different summer school classes.
- Guided students grades 1-5 in writing and performing a play over a 3-week period.
- Researched and taught students about the history, geography, and culture of other countries.
Building Paraprofessional
Wilmette Public Schools District 39
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Served as substitute teacher and paraprofessional for partial and full-day needs in the building.
- Conducted weekly progress monitoring using AimsWeb+ with 2nd grade students.
- Assisted teachers with preparing materials, grading papers, and conducting small group instruction.
Long-Term Substitute ESL Teacher
Wilmette Public Schools District 39
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to support students and created lessons to meet individual needs.
- Provided in-class and small group pull-out support for students in Kindergarten through 4th grade.
- Tested students using the MODEL and WIDA screeners in order to identify English language learners.
EFL Summer School Teacher
International Study And Vacation, Inc.
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Planned and delivered lessons encompassing a range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, and listening for a group of 15 high school students visiting from Italy.
- Prepared students for excursions, cultural visits, and end-of-week presentations.
- Led and facilitated discussions regarding Chicago and American culture.
Gymnastics Coach
Champaign Gymnastics Academy
02.2015 - 05.2019
- Assisted with lesson plans, class set-up, and cleanliness for classes and birthday parties.
- Motivated students to develop, and tracked their progress.
- Filled in for the Director of Recreational Gymnastics and Events Coordinator during her four-month maternity leave.
- Developed curriculum and managed summer camp staff while acting as director of summer camp.
K/1 Co-Teacher
University Primary School
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Co-taught in a Reggio Emilia inspired Kindergarten / First Grade classroom.
- Worked as a teacher-researcher while using documentation to make learning visible to the students, parents, and larger community.
- Used the interests of children to develop curriculum.
Staff Coverage Coordinator
Camp Galileo
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Filled in for several roles, included Lead Classroom Instructor and Team Leader.
- Served as part of the camp leadership team, and worked alongside the Camp Director to assess and manage the site's greatest needs from day-to-day.
- Provided leadership, energy, and camp spirit for campers, constantly assessing group dynamics and the needs of individual campers.
- Acted as the primary liaison for Regional and Substitute staff on site and oriented them to their roles.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Illinois
Champaign-Urbana, IL05.2018
Skills
- Proficient in G Suite
- Technology Integration
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Lesson Planning
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Niles Elementary School District 71
11.2023 - Current
Administrative Assistant & Social Media Specialist
Champaign Gymnastics Academy
08.2023 - Current
Multilingual Learner Teacher
Park Ridge-Niles School District 64
08.2020 - 06.2023
Building Paraprofessional
Wilmette Public Schools District 39
11.2019 - 06.2020
Long-Term Substitute ESL Teacher
Wilmette Public Schools District 39
08.2019 - 11.2019
EFL Summer School Teacher
International Study And Vacation, Inc.
06.2019 - 07.2019
K/1 Co-Teacher
University Primary School
08.2018 - 05.2019
Staff Coverage Coordinator
Camp Galileo
06.2018 - 08.2018
Gymnastics Coach
Champaign Gymnastics Academy
02.2015 - 05.2019
Summer School Teacher
Park Ridge-Niles School District 64
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Illinois