Nora Arroyo
Chicago,IL
Summary
A collaborative, student-centered school leader with K-8 experience. Fully committed to academic excellence and equity.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dual Language Coordinator and Literacy Coach
Chicago Public Schools, Whittier School
08.2022 - Current
- Built and sustained a functional Dual Language Leadership Team, who along with the ILT developed a mission and vision.
- Planned and coordinated Cycles of Professional Learning around dual language practices and QTEL activities.
- Have used data to plan instruction and coaching. Saw 12% improvement in Star360 Reading (English) scores from EOY 22 to MOY 23 and an increase of 21% in Reading in Spanish.
- Have cultivated an environment that encourages family and community partnerships by actively engaging with families in parent committees and monthly BAC meetings.
Dual Language Coordinator and ELPT
Chicago Public Schools, Whittier School
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Led the Dual Language Leadership Team's work on the Dual Language Action Plan and CIWP.
- Developed and led PD for dual language practices and ESL.
- Led the BAC monthly meetings with parents.
- Communicated with the school community on dual language matters and ensured DL and EL program fidelity.
- Coordinated ACCESS, AVANT, and LAS Links testing.
- Provided instructional support to students in the EL programs and Newcomers.
Bilingual Teacher in a Dual Language Setting
Chicago Public Schools, Whittier School
09.2005 - 06.2019
- Provided dual language instruction; English and Spanish in self-contained and departmentalized classrooms.
- Have previously taught 3rd through 8th grades (Core Subjects and Content Areas)
- Primarily taught ELA/SLA/SS in a 4th/5th departmentalized setting.
- * Created and implemented ELA/SS units of instruction.
- * Used formative and summative assessments to measure students' progress.
- * Students showed growth in EOY NWEA Literacy assessments.
Education
Endorsement - Principal Certification Program
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL05.2022
Master of Arts - Dual Language Teacher Leadership
Roosevelt University
Chicago06.2019
Elementary Education Certification -
Rockford College
06.2005
Master of Arts - International Relations
University of Westminster
London, United Kingdom06.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL12.1999
Skills
- Staff Training and Development
- Dual Language Curriculum and Instruction
- CIWP/Strategic Planning
- Parent Outreach
Certification
- Illinois Standard Administrative
- Reach Certified
- Illinois Professional Educator, K-9th
- Civics, 9-12
Endorsements:
Principal, Bilingual - Spanish, English as a Second Language, Social Science, French
Affiliations
National Association for Bilingual Education
Illinois Association of Multilingual Multicultural Education
References
References available upon Request.
Timeline
Dual Language Coordinator and Literacy Coach
Chicago Public Schools, Whittier School
08.2022 - Current
Dual Language Coordinator and ELPT
Chicago Public Schools, Whittier School
08.2019 - 06.2022
Bilingual Teacher in a Dual Language Setting
Chicago Public Schools, Whittier School
09.2005 - 06.2019
Endorsement - Principal Certification Program
Roosevelt University
Master of Arts - Dual Language Teacher Leadership
Roosevelt University
Elementary Education Certification -
Rockford College
Master of Arts - International Relations
University of Westminster
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Northeastern Illinois University
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