Stacey Ann Walter
Schaumburg,IL
Summary
Dynamic EL/Bilingual Education Teacher with extensive experience in District 62, adept in educational technology and Kagan training. Excelled in engaging students across all elementary grades, significantly enhancing English language proficiency. Renowned for strong collaboration skills and a creative approach to fostering student success. Fluent in Spanish, demonstrating exceptional communication and instructional innovation.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EL/Bilingual Education Teacher
District 62
Des Plaines, USA
01.1993 - Current
- Motivated and engaged students for academic success
- Taught all elementary grades in Des Plaines, from kindergarten through grade 8, most of which have been in Bilingual/ESL programs
- Experience includes teacher positions in self-contained ESL programs, bilingual education programs, newcomer classes, multi-grade classrooms, EL Resource co-teaching in middle school subjects of Math, Social Studies and ELA, Language Live literacy program teacher, and pull-out push-in EL program models
- Taught a variety of summer school classes in the subjects of Art, Math, ELA, EL and ESL for newcomers
- Participated in numerous IEP meetings for special education bilingual students
- Member of many professional learning communities within the ELA, Math and English Language Learner departments
- Gained significant training and knowledge for educational topics such as English Language Development, Illinois learning standards, educational technology, interactive learning, social-emotional learning, vocabulary development, guided reading techniques, data-driven instruction, assessments as learning tools, behavior and classroom management, special educational needs, and direct instructional techniques
- Gained two years of Kagan training, including the purposeful implementation of Kagan principles into daily lesson plans
- Prepared students to take the ACCESS test, motivating them to work towards proficiency in the English language
- Modified lesson plans, instruction, materials and assessments using research-based tools such as SIOP and MPIs
- Attendant and presenter at the annual bilingual education conference
- Significant participant in preparing students for the ACCESS test
- Positive and respectful relationship with co-workers
- Creative, supportive and collaborative team member
ESL Teacher
District 98
Berwyn, USA
01.1992 - 01.1993
Multicultural Teacher Assistant
District 62
Des Plaines, USA
01.1990 - 01.1992
Education
Masters +30 level - Education Coursework
01.2002
M.A. - Curriculum and Instruction
Concordia University
Riverforest01.1996
type 03 teacher certification - ESL/Bilingual endorsement
01.1994
B.A. - Elementary Education major with a minor in Spanish
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago01.1992
Skills
- Native English speaker
- Fluent in Spanish
- Skilled in educational technology
- Kagan training
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Strong research skills
Hobbies and Interests
- Bible Studies
- Classic English Literature
- Exercise and Fitness
- Pets and Wildlife
- Ancestry Research
- Music and Movies
- Home Decorating
- Creative Writing
- Painting and Drawing
- Travel Planning
Date Of Application
02/10/25
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- type 03 K-9 Illinois teaching certification
- ESL/Bilingual Spanish endorsement
- ELA, Social Studies, Spanish TOEFL endorsements
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
EL/Bilingual Education Teacher
District 62
01.1993 - Current
ESL Teacher
District 98
01.1992 - 01.1993
Multicultural Teacher Assistant
District 62
01.1990 - 01.1992
Masters +30 level - Education Coursework
M.A. - Curriculum and Instruction
Concordia University
type 03 teacher certification - ESL/Bilingual endorsement
B.A. - Elementary Education major with a minor in Spanish
Northeastern Illinois University
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