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Patricia L Trojan

Wauconda,IL

Summary

Faith-centered educator with 18+ years of experience in Catholic school environments, specializing in early childhood and primary education. Skilled in building strong academic foundations while nurturing students spiritual growth and preparing them for continued success in elementary grades.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

1st grade teacher

St. Theresa Catholic School
Palatine, IL
08.2020 - Current
  • Delivered instruction across all core subjects while integrating Catholic values and daily prayer.
  • Fostered a structured, nurturing classroom that supports academic and spiritual development.
  • Utilized various teaching tools and technologies to support diverse learning styles.
  • Implemented pumpkin decorating with 8th grade buddies for St. Joseph Home.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
  • Contributed to the development of the school improvement plan by analyzing data trends, setting goals, and implementing targeted interventions.

Lead Preschool Teacher

St. Theresa Catholic School
08.2007 - 08.2020
  • Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum fostering cognitive, social, and emotional development.
  • This program includes: Science, Math, Religion and Reading thru hands on experiences and in-house field trips.
  • Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
  • Enhanced preschoolers'' learning experiences by incorporating creative and interactive teaching methods in daily lessons. This included the use of Handwriting without Tears and by introducing a Large Motor Classroom to the program.
  • Experience teaching half day and all-day programs along with a multi age classroom. This included a 2 year old program for 2007-2009.

Leadership and Service

  • Created and implemented Change for Change fundraiser throughout the school.
  • Through the Administrative council, I helped lead team meetings and coordinate preschool activities and scheduling.
  • Bus duty coordinator

Parents Day Out Early Child Program

Southminster Presbyterian Church
Arlington Heights, IL
08.2004 - 06.2007

Kindergarten Program

Our Lady of the Wayside
Arlington Heights, IL
08.1998 - 06.1999

4th grade teacher

Prince of Peace
Lake Villa, IL
08.1989 - 06.1990

Education

Bachelor of Science -

National College of Education National Louis University
Evanston, IL
06-1989

Skills

  • Catholic Faith Integration
  • Sacramental Preparation Support
  • Curriculum Development
  • Early Literacy & Math Instruction
  • Classroom Management
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Student Engagement Strategies
  • Team Collaboration & Leadership
  • Administrative Council Member
  • Bus Duty Coordinator
  • CPR certification
  • Change for Change Program
  • Technology integration

Timeline

1st grade teacher

St. Theresa Catholic School
08.2020 - Current

Lead Preschool Teacher

St. Theresa Catholic School
08.2007 - 08.2020

Parents Day Out Early Child Program

Southminster Presbyterian Church
08.2004 - 06.2007

Kindergarten Program

Our Lady of the Wayside
08.1998 - 06.1999

4th grade teacher

Prince of Peace
08.1989 - 06.1990

Bachelor of Science -

National College of Education National Louis University
Patricia L Trojan