Stacy Judy
Plainfield,IL
Summary
Dedicated and organized elementary teacher with over twenty years experience teaching and working on curriculum teams. Master's degree in Educational Leadership and type 75 Illinois Teacher Certification with endorsements in reading, language arts, and social sciences. One class to complete for Reading Specialist Endorsement. Experienced providing interventions and utilizing the balanced literacy approach. Seeking Intervention teacher position.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Plainfield School District 202
11.2022 - Current
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Kindergarten Teacher Intervention Associate Teacher
Minooka School District 201
11.2018 - 06.2020
- Created lesson plans in accordance with state and national Common Core curriculum standards
- Provided Tier II and Tier III targeted reading and math interventions utilizing research-based programs
- Closely monitored student progress using Aimsweb+ and NWEA MAP, utilizing data to drive instruction
- Conducted benchmark testing, analyzing data
- Took over instruction of a diverse class of kindergarten students
- Collaborated to select and pilot district Lucy Calkins Kindergarten English Language Arts Curriculum
- Collaborated to develop and implement ELA assessment tools to evaluate student progress
- Created content for kindergarten English Language Arts lessons
- Presented new curriculum at in-service to audiences of up to thirty professionals.
- Met with team monthly to analyze achievement and assess effectiveness of interventions
- Maintained accurate student records using online database system
- Teleconferenced with students and faculty using Zoom
- Consistently met deadlines for student reports
- Presented academic information to families at kindergarten orientation
- Identified intervention options appropriate for each student's individual needs
- Planned teacher study group sessions focused on teaching reading skills
- Organized materials for twelve groups daily
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to promote student success
- Tailored strategies to meet the needs of different learners
- Attended workshops, in-service activities, and online graduate courses to enhance professional knowledge and add additional endorsements to certification
- Utilized Google Applications for word processing, presentations, and creating lesson plans
- Acted as a liaison between building teachers and curriculum team
- Performed related duties as necessary or assigned
Substitute Teacher
Plainfield School District 200
11.2017 - 06.2018
- Took over instruction in the absence of the teacher in prekindergarten through fifth grade classrooms
- Followed and taught lesson plans left by primary classroom teacher
- Adapted to ever-changing schedules and situations
- Effectively improvised solutions to unforeseen problems in order to meet the needs of students
- Utilized classroom technology to implement lessons
- Multi-tasked supervising various simultaneous activities within the classroom
- Attended online graduate courses to keep abreast of best practices and current research in reading education
- Performed related duties as necessary or assigned
Substitute Teacher
Troy School District 30C
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Took over instruction in the absence of the teacher in prekindergarten through sixth grade classrooms
- Followed and taught lesson plans left by primary classroom teacher
- Adapted to ever-changing schedules and situations
- Monitored students during in school suspension
- Effectively improvised solutions to unforeseen problems in order to meet the needs of students
- Utilized classroom technology to implement lessons
- Multi-tasked supervising various simultaneous activities within the classroom
- Attended online graduate courses to keep abreast of best practices and current research in reading education
- Performed related duties as necessary or assigned
Fourth Grade Teacher
Rockdale School District 84
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Utilized guided reading groups to differentiate reading instruction
- Planned and implemented innovative and engaging lessons, adhering to state and national educational standards
- Utilized a Balanced Literacy Approach for teaching English Language Arts
- Collaborated as a member of the Positive Behavior Intervention Committee
- Utilized technology such as Achieve3000, IXL, Storyboard That, and Google Cardboard to enhance curriculum
- Met with administration and resource specialists monthly to analyze achievements and assess support strategies
- Communicated with internal and external stakeholders in person, by phone, e-mail, and other electronic communication methods
- Piloted ReadyGen English Language Arts curriculum, making recommendations while serving on the ELA curriculum team
- Utilized Google Applications and educational database systems to create lesson plans and compile student data
- Administered formative and summative assessments such as Aimsweb and MAP, utilizing data to drive instruction
- Attended meetings, workshops, and conferences to stay informed about best practices and current trends in education
- Participated in the RTI process, providing interventions and progress monitoring Tier II students
- Created systems for tracking large amounts of data
- Performed administrative tasks such as copying, faxing, and scanning documents
- Graded 1,000 student papers with attention to detail
- Handled confidential information with tact and discretion
- Supported implementation of recommended tier II interventions
- Disseminated information about new curriculum to colleagues
- Represented the district through volunteer activities such as assisting Northern Illinois Food Bank and selecting Joliet Chamber of Commerce Scholarship winners
- Performed related duties as necessary or assigned
Intermediate Level Teacher
Yorkville School District 115
08.2007 - 07.2016
- Planned and implemented engaging lesson plans in accordance with state and national standards
- Presented to sixty families at curriculum night
- Maintained accurate student records using online database system
- Utilized a Balanced Literacy Approach to reading instruction
- Utilized guided reading groups to differentiate reading instruction
- Collaborated as a Member of the Building Leadership Team
- Facilitated a Thoughtful Classroom based building learning club composed of other elementary teachers
- Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level
- Observed colleagues lessons during monthly classroom learning walks, providing feedback as part of the Building Leadership Team
- Collaborated as a member of the School Improvement Team
- Collaborated to write the district common math assessments aligned to Common Core Standards
- Collaborated to review, rewrite, and revise the district's math curriculum, aligned to the Common Core
- Trained as a member of the Kendall County School and Community Assistance Team
- Assisted in creating the master schedule for the building
- Served as a member of the Diversity Committee, collaborating to plan activities and programs
- Represented teachers as a union building representative
- Collaborated to research and write the district sick bank contract language
- Administered formative and summative assessments such as MAP and Aimsweb, utilizing the data to drive instruction
- Utilized technology to enhance curriculum
- Participated in PLCs and data meetings to communicate data and monitor student growth
- Utilized Microsoft Office and various educational databases to write lesson plans and record student data
- Piloted the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) testing and participated in a NWEA MAP study
- Participated in the RTI process, instructing and progress monitoring Tier II students
- Planned and instructed Starlab with kindergarten through sixth grade students
- Assisted in the planning and scheduling of school events such as field trips, curriculum nights, festivals, and educational fairs
- Met with resources specialists monthly to analyze student achievement and assess effectiveness of support strategies
Elementary Teacher
St. Mary Nativity School
08.2000 - 06.2007
- Planned and implemented effective instruction for a fourth grade classroom
- Served in a leadership position as assistant principal, multi-tasking between to roles
- Planned and conducted professional development for teachers on Intel Teach to the Future technology
- Planned and conducted Starlab with first through eighth grade students
- Researched and wrote the school crisis plan
- Served as teacher mentor for Battle of the Books
- Collaborated on the 5-year school improvement plan committee
- Coordinated Title I tutoring, scheduling and overseeing the tutors and acting as liaison between the tutors and public school
- Tutored students in small groups to improve reading comprehension and math skills
- Collaborated on the committee to adopt the Family Life Program curriculum
- Collaborated on the curriculum committee to select textbooks
- Consistently met deadlines for student reports
- Developed resources for promoting student success
- Cooperating teacher for the University of St. Francis preliminary and intermediate student teaching experience
- Updated fourth grade page on the school website
- Organized the character education program, making announcements on the public address system
- Created the master schedule for the school
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, textbook review, and family involvement
- Attended workshops, in-service activities, and graduate courses to enhance professional knowledge and stay abreast of current educational trends
- Utilized Microsoft Office Suite for word processing, presentations, and creating lesson plans
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, faculty, and staff
- Presented student of the month awards in a public forum
Substitute Teacher
Troy District 30C
08.1999 - 06.2000
- Served as a long term substitute for fifth grade classroom at Troy Heritage Trail
- Served as a long term substitute for second grade classroom at Troy Craughwell
- Took over in the absence of the teacher in kindergarten through fifth grade classrooms
- Followed and taught lesson plans left by primary classroom teacher
- Adapted to ever-changing schedules and situations
- Performed related duties as necessary or assigned
Second Grade Teacher
International American School of Warsaw
08.1998 - 06.1999
- Planned and implemented instruction for second grade students from various countries and cultural backgrounds
- Differentiated instruction for students in various stages of English proficiency
- Created instructional materials to supplement curriculum
- Assisted instruction in the kindergarten classroom
- Performed related duties as necessary or assigned
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
University of St. Francis
Joliet, ILBachelor of Science - Elementary education
Illinois State University
Bloomington, ILSkills
- Masters degree in Educational Leadership
- Type 03 Illinois Elementary Certification
- Type 75 Illinois Administrative Certification
- Experience teaching at multiple primary and intermediate grade levels
- Experience providing Tier II and Tier III interventions
- Reading Endorsement
- Language Arts Endorsement
- Social Science Endorsement
- One class remaining for Reading Specialist Endorsement
- Experienced with Balanced Literacy and Guided Reading
- Served on curriculum committees in four districts
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Plainfield School District 202
11.2022 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher Intervention Associate Teacher
Minooka School District 201
11.2018 - 06.2020
Substitute Teacher
Plainfield School District 200
11.2017 - 06.2018
Substitute Teacher
Troy School District 30C
10.2017 - 06.2018
Fourth Grade Teacher
Rockdale School District 84
08.2016 - 06.2017
Intermediate Level Teacher
Yorkville School District 115
08.2007 - 07.2016
Elementary Teacher
St. Mary Nativity School
08.2000 - 06.2007
Substitute Teacher
Troy District 30C
08.1999 - 06.2000
Second Grade Teacher
International American School of Warsaw
08.1998 - 06.1999
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
University of St. Francis
Bachelor of Science - Elementary education
Illinois State University
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