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Stacy Dahle

Downers Grove,IL

Summary

Accomplished educator with a track record of enhancing student literacy and critical thinking skills across grades K-8. Leveraged research proficiency and innovative teaching strategies at Community Consolidated School District 54 to close knowledge gaps. Expert in proofreading, creating engaging content, and fostering academic growth, demonstrating a blend of hard and soft skills.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Literacy and Writing Coach, Grades K-6

Community Consolidated School District 54
08.2017 - Current
  • Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
  • Issued reports updating students, parents and teachers on student progress.
  • Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
  • Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.

Professional Freelance Content and Item Writer

Educational Testing Service, ETS
06.2008 - 08.2017
  • Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
  • Followed company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.

Professional Freelance Content and Item Writer

Data Recognition Corporation, DRC
06.2007 - 08.2017
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
  • Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
  • Wrote compelling, succinct, clear news scripts under tight deadlines.

Language Arts Teacher, Grades 7-8

Community Consolidated School District 54
08.1996 - 06.2016
  • Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
  • Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules, and language skills.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.

Professional Freelance Writer and Editor

Riverside Publishing Company
06.2005 - 09.2015
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
  • Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
  • Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write news stories.

Language Arts Teacher, Grades 6-8

Fox River Grove School District 3
08.1994 - 06.1996
  • Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.

Education

Master of Science - Education Administration

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
08-2003

Bachelor of Science - Education And English

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
12-1993

Skills

  • Teaching strategies
  • Research proficiency
  • Teaching techniques
  • Proofreading

Certification

Type 03 Elementary Education with Minor in English

Type 75 Educational Administration

Timeline

Literacy and Writing Coach, Grades K-6

Community Consolidated School District 54
08.2017 - Current

Professional Freelance Content and Item Writer

Educational Testing Service, ETS
06.2008 - 08.2017

Professional Freelance Content and Item Writer

Data Recognition Corporation, DRC
06.2007 - 08.2017

Professional Freelance Writer and Editor

Riverside Publishing Company
06.2005 - 09.2015

Language Arts Teacher, Grades 7-8

Community Consolidated School District 54
08.1996 - 06.2016

Language Arts Teacher, Grades 6-8

Fox River Grove School District 3
08.1994 - 06.1996

Type 03 Elementary Education with Minor in English

Type 75 Educational Administration

Master of Science - Education Administration

Northern Illinois University

Bachelor of Science - Education And English

Northern Illinois University
Stacy Dahle