Trisha Koerner
Plainfield,IL
Summary
Professional educator with robust experience in teaching English Language Arts. Demonstrates strong focus on fostering collaborative classroom environments and achieving measurable academic results. Skilled in curriculum development, student assessment, and adapting to evolving educational needs. Reliable and adaptable, providing supportive and effective learning experience.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
7th grade ELA teacher
Troy 30c
Plainfield, IL
10.2015 - Current
- Taught 7th Grade English Language Arts
- Co-teach 1–2 sections annually in collaborative classroom settings
- Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs
- Implement standards-aligned curriculum and data-driven instructional strategies
- Collaborate with special education staff and support teams
Co-Teacher
SOWIC-Summer
Joliet, IL
06.2025 - 06.2025
- Facilitated targeted educational interventions during the extended school year to enhance learning outcomes for students with special education requirements.
- Facilitated achievement of IEP objectives and accommodations to enhance student learning in a summer environment.
- Guided students in enhancing academic performance and fostering behavioral and social-emotional growth.
- Coordinated efforts with special education teams and paraprofessionals to optimize individualized education plans.
- Collaborated with lead teacher to design and implement engaging lesson plans.
- Facilitated small group activities, enhancing student participation and understanding.
Teacher
Steger District 194
Steger, IL
06.2001 - 06.2009
- Developed and delivered engaging lessons in English Language Arts for 8th grade, fostering critical thinking and communication skills.
- Implemented diverse instructional strategies to effectively educate 5th and 6th grade students in self-contained and departmentalized classrooms.
- Created innovative lesson plans centered around themes to foster student engagement and participation.
- Analyzed student performance data and adapted instructional approaches to foster academic growth.
- Implemented strong classroom management techniques to promote a conducive learning atmosphere.
- Coordinated efforts with grade-level teams to drive improvements in student performance.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive learning environment to encourage student participation and collaboration.
Education
Master's - Teaching and Leadership
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL01-2005
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05-2001
Skills
- English Language Arts Curriculum & Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Co-Teaching & Collaborative Planning
- Special Education & IEP Implementation
- Classroom Management
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Student Leadership Development
- Parent & Community Communication
- Student motivation
- Writing instruction
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
Timeline
Co-Teacher
SOWIC-Summer
06.2025 - 06.2025
7th grade ELA teacher
Troy 30c
10.2015 - Current
Teacher
Steger District 194
06.2001 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Illinois State University
Master's - Teaching and Leadership
Saint Xavier University
Licensure and Endorsements
Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) -Elementary Education K-9
Endorsements:
- Science
- Social Studies
- Language Arts
- Secondary English 9-12 (pending English 207 test)
- Eligible for Short-Term Approval for Teachers at All Grade Levels ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS GRADES 9-12.
Additional Duties
Dance Coach 2018-present
- 3x JH Hip Hop State Champs
- 2x JH Open Pom State Runners Up
- 1x JH Jazz State Runners Up
- State Qualifiers: 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26
Track Coach 2022- present
Honor Society Sponsor 2016-2022
Yearbook Sponsor 2018-20202