Morgan Mendiola
Plainfield
Summary
Highly-motivated candidate seeking a high school or middle school teaching position. Brings experience in social studies, psychology, and special education. Adept at working effectively and efficiently. Available for extracurricular activities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
7th Grade LBSI Social Studies Teacher
Plainfield School District 202
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected social studies content to other subject areas.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
- Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Assisted struggling students through targeted one-on-one tutoring sessions, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Supported students with special educational needs by designing and executing individualized education plans.
Food Service Worker
Poke Bros
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Effectively and efficiently delegated tasks to coworkers
- Handled several tasks at once
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries
- Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs
Student Teacher
Joliet West High School
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Created lesson plans and materials that align with the curriculum
- Demonstrated an ability to deliver lessons both in-person and online
- Collaborated with mentor teacher to provide quality education for students
Field Experience II
Romeoville High School
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Gained insight from mentor teacher
- Worked with mentor teacher to provide the best education for students
- Demonstrated an ability to teach in different subject areas
Field Experience I
Rockdale Elementary School
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Worked with a diverse population
- Worked with ESL students
- Assisted mentor teacher with delivering lessons to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students
Food Service Worker
Senior Star at Weber Place
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Delivered orders promptly and accurately
- Greeted customers upon arrival in the dining area
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding menu items or special requests
- Collaborated with team to deliver timely service of items
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Education
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL05.2024
High School Diploma -
Plainfield East High School
Plainfield, IL05.2020
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Team Oriented
- Multitasking
- Positive Attitude
- Attention to Detail
- Differentiated Instruction
Certification
Short Term Emergency Learning Behavior Specialist I, 02/03/2025
Professional Educator License, 05/17/2024
Substitute Teaching License, 02/21/24
Other Relevant Work Experience
- Food Service Worker, Poke Bros, Romeoville, IL, 05/2023 - Current, Effectively and efficiently delegated tasks to coworkers., Handled several tasks at once., Responded promptly to customer inquiries., Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
- Food Service Worker, Senior Star at Weber Place, Romeoville, IL, 08/2019 - 05/2023, Delivered orders promptly and accurately., Greeted customers upon arrival in the dining area., Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding menu items or special requests., Collaborated with team to deliver timely service of items.
Timeline
7th Grade LBSI Social Studies Teacher
Plainfield School District 202
08.2024 - Current
Student Teacher
Joliet West High School
01.2024 - 05.2024
Field Experience II
Romeoville High School
09.2023 - 12.2023
Food Service Worker
Poke Bros
05.2023 - 07.2024
Field Experience I
Rockdale Elementary School
03.2023 - 06.2023
Food Service Worker
Senior Star at Weber Place
08.2019 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Plainfield East High School
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Education
Lewis University