Steven Byers
Chicago,IL
Summary
Licensed educator delivering standards-aligned instruction in English Language Arts and Humanities. Committed to culturally responsive practices and differentiated instruction, fostering critical thinking and student voice.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Core Cadre Substitute Teacher
CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Chicago, USA
10.2022 - Current
- Delivering rigorous, standards-aligned instruction across diverse CPS schools to meet students' academic needs.
- Cultivating positive learning environments through restorative practices, culturally responsive teaching, and consistent classroom management.
- Differentiating instruction to provide equitable access to academic content.
6th Grade Humanities Teacher
LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Schiller Park, USA
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Planned and delivered Humanities instruction emphasizing literacy, analytical writing, critical thinking, communication, and academic growth.
- Implemented inquiry-based instruction, restorative practices, and culturally responsive strategies to enhance engagement, self-discipline, positive self-concept, and learner agency.
- Recognized as Teacher of the Month for outstanding instructional practices and student engagement.
IB & Honors English II Teacher
TAFT VARSITY CAMPUS
Chicago, USA
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Taught IB and Honors English II, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills in a college-preparatory environment.
- Developed engaging lessons that enhanced close reading and analytical writing.
- Challenged students to examine complex ideas and different perspectives.
Education
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) - Education
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Chicago, IL08-2026
Secondary Education English / English Language Arts -
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY
Chicago, IL06-2019
Skills
- Instructional Planning & Lesson Design
- Differentiated learning
- Classroom Management
- Student de-escalation
- Instructional Leadership
Certification
- Illinois ELA Teaching License, 9-12
- ELA Endorsement, 5-8
- TESOL, 08/26
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Month- April 2021
- Cadre Sub of the Year- June 2022
Timeline
Core Cadre Substitute Teacher
CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
10.2022 - Current
6th Grade Humanities Teacher
LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2021 - 06.2022
IB & Honors English II Teacher
TAFT VARSITY CAMPUS
03.2019 - 06.2019
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) - Education
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Secondary Education English / English Language Arts -
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY