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Nancy Palarz

Palatine,IL

Summary

Dedicated elementary educator with over 25 years of experience in differentiated instruction and classroom management. Proven ability to foster positive relationships and implement innovative strategies that enhance student engagement and achievement.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary Educator

St. Charles CUSD 303
St Charles , IL
08.2001 - 05.2026

Provided high-quality elementary instruction while supporting students with a wide range of academic, social-emotional, and learning needs.

Differentiated instruction to address individual student strengths, needs, learning styles, and readiness levels.

Supported English language learners through targeted instructional strategies and differentiated learning opportunities, fostering language acquisition and academic success.

Established positive classroom environments with clear expectations and consistent routines, enhancing student engagement and promoting a respectful learning atmosphere.

Incorporated executive functioning strategies to enhance students' organization, time management, and self-regulation, resulting in improved independent learning skills.

Collaborated with colleagues through Professional Learning Communities to analyze student needs, improve instruction, and promote student achievement.

Applied principles of the Danielson Framework to strengthen instructional practice, classroom environment, and professional responsibilities.

Participated in and provided leadership for School Improvement Planning initiatives and school-wide improvement goals.

Built strong, positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and school staff.

Community Consolidated School District 15

ELL and Elementary Educator
Palatine, Illinois
01.1998 - 05.2001

Developed supportive classroom environments that fostered student participation and enhanced academic growth.

Partnered with colleagues and families to facilitate personalized support for student success.

Designed and implemented instructional strategies and routines that advanced learning and encouraged positive student behavior.

Education

Master of Science - ED - Curriculum And Instruction

Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL
05-2001

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Ed

Roosevelt University ED
Chicago, IL
12-1998

Skills

National Board Certification — Middle Childhood/Generalist 2012-2022

ESL Certification and Training 2001

Gifted and Talented Certification 2000

Danielson Framework Training

Executive Functioning Training

Professional development focused on differentiated instruction, student achievement, classroom management

(CHAMPS), and instructional best practices

PLC (Professional Learning Community) Training

School Improvement Planning (SIP) Leadership

Timeline

Elementary Educator

St. Charles CUSD 303
08.2001 - 05.2026

Community Consolidated School District 15

ELL and Elementary Educator
01.1998 - 05.2001

Master of Science - ED - Curriculum And Instruction

Northern Illinois University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Ed

Roosevelt University ED
Nancy Palarz