An energetic, passionate, retired language arts teacher with 35 years of expertise who showcases a diverse skill set aligned with proficient leadership traits transferable to the government sector.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
8th Grade ELA Teacher
East Moline School District 37
East Moline, IL
08.1990 - 05.2024
Curriculum Development: Created and applied mandated protocol and procedures within curriculum and maintained metrics to reflect trends and outputs.
Classroom Management: Established a conducive learning environment through effective discipline, organization, and engagement techniques.
Technology Integration: Utilized educational technology to enhance learning experiences and facilitate modern teaching methodologies.
Professional Development: Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning by attending workshops, pursuing advanced degrees, or engaging in educational research.
Leadership & Collaboration: Contributed to school-wide initiatives, mentoring new educators, and collaborating with colleagues to improve educational practices.
Adherence to Standards: Applied guidelines and principles put forth by the district/state/federal government to ensure all educational standards were met appropriately.
Communication: Researched all complex issues to provide timely resolution to faculty, parents, and students.
Research: Analyzed data for education programs and policies to execute appropriately.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
St. Xavier University
Aurora, IL
05.1998
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
Augustana College
Rock Island, IL
05.1989
Skills
Proficient in online meeting platforms; facilitated virtual classroom environment through Zoom and Google meets
Managed data in multiple platforms, dashboards, and websites
Proficient with inputting, extracting, and manipulating data in various platforms including Microsoft suite and Google Suite
Managed classroom users' access through Aristotle
Developed and conducted training sessions with other educators
Verbal and Written Communication
Timeline
8th Grade ELA Teacher
East Moline School District 37
08.1990 - 05.2024
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
St. Xavier University
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
Augustana College
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