Natalie Howard
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at North Palos School District 117, specializing in curriculum development and inquiry-based learning. Expert in fostering faculty collaboration and utilizing technology to enhance student engagement, resulting in significant benchmark proficiency growth. Committed to multi-cultural awareness and holistic student development through innovative teaching practices.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade Math & Science Teacher
North Palos School District 117
Palos Hills, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted in the design and implementation of a rigorous 3rd-grade math curriculum, aligning original units with state standards in the absence of a pre-set district curriculum.
- Analyze weekly assessment data in a professional learning community to create flexible small-group interventions, resulting in significant growth in benchmark proficiency.
- Facilitate inquiry-based Science labs and complex Math problem-solving routines tailored to a high-performing Blue Ribbon student population.
- Partner with grade-level teams to ensure vertical alignment and consistency across the 3rd-grade department.
Substitute & Student Teacher
Monroe County Community School Corporation
Bloomington, IN
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Completed a full-time student teaching residency at a STEAM-focused school, designing holistic, project-based units including raising money to build a well in Burkina Faso.
- Integrated SEL and Art into core subjects to support whole-child development and classroom community.
- Transitioned seamlessly into a preferred substitute role, maintaining instructional continuity across various grade levels and instructional models.
- Co-facilitated the after-school Running Club and engaged in parent-teacher communications.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05-2026
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, IN05-2024
Skills
- Faculty collaboration and support
- Inquiry-based learning
- Technology integration
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Multi-cultural awareness
Timeline
3rd Grade Math & Science Teacher
North Palos School District 117
08.2024 - Current
Substitute & Student Teacher
Monroe County Community School Corporation
01.2024 - 06.2024
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University, Bloomington