TINA VAN DEVENTER
Teacher
Shorewood,IL
Summary
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Paraprofessional
Bonnie McBeth Early Learning Center
06.2021 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
Kindergarten Teacher
The Goddard School
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Created and delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum, and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plans for 16 students.
- Educated students on various curriculum skills in preparation for Kindergarten assessments and provided detailed reporting data to Teaching Strategies Gold.
- Provided activities and information to students focusing on health and nutrition.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
Substitute Teacher
Joliet Public School District
04.2010 - 03.2020
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Proctored quizzes, tests, and standardized examinations.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Joliet Public Schools District 86
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Created and delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction lesson plans to diverse ranges of developmentally challenged students.
- Communicated non-verbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
Substitute Teacher
Plainfield School District
04.2010 - 05.2016
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Improved students reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction.
Preschool Teacher
Three-N-One Childcare
06.2008 - 09.2009
- Observed and evaluated students performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
- Produced and directed Christmas Program.
Substitute Teacher
Plainfield School District
11.2005 - 06.2008
- Established classroom activities for play-based and immersive learning.
- Communicated with parents regarding student activities.
First Grade Teacher
Bruning Elementary School
08.2005 - 11.2005
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social and citizenship skills.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
First Grade Teacher
Saint Mary Nativity
08.2003 - 06.2005
- Taught twenty-four students subject-specific material, learning strategies, social and citizenship skills.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Jones International University
Denver, CO2015
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Illinois State University
Normal, IL2003
Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary Studies
Illinois State University
Normal, IL1998
Associate of Arts -
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL1995
Skills
- Group Instruction
- Student Evaluation
- Test Preparation
- Time management
- Classroom management
- Problem-solving skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Mathematics Instruction
- Lesson implementation
- Assessment administration
- Classroom Organization
- Curriculum Planning
Timeline
Early Childhood Paraprofessional
Bonnie McBeth Early Learning Center
06.2021 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
The Goddard School
06.2020 - 04.2021
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Joliet Public Schools District 86
03.2019 - 07.2019
Substitute Teacher
Joliet Public School District
04.2010 - 03.2020
Substitute Teacher
Plainfield School District
04.2010 - 05.2016
Preschool Teacher
Three-N-One Childcare
06.2008 - 09.2009
Substitute Teacher
Plainfield School District
11.2005 - 06.2008
First Grade Teacher
Bruning Elementary School
08.2005 - 11.2005
First Grade Teacher
Saint Mary Nativity
08.2003 - 06.2005
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Jones International University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary Studies
Illinois State University
Associate of Arts -
Joliet Junior College
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