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Vaida Volodka

Vaida Volodka

Midlothian,IL

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Adjunct Professor

Governors State University
University Park, IL
08.2020 - Current
  • Developed course material, including syllabus and lesson plans, to meet the objectives of each course.
  • Assessed student performance through exams, quizzes, assignments and presentations.
  • Provided guidance and support to students in their studies of mathematics topics.

5th Grade Teacher

Mae Jemison Elementary School
Hazel Crest, IL
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of all students.
  • Organized and maintained a classroom environment conducive to learning.
  • Provided instruction in core subjects such as reading, writing, math, science and social studies.
  • Assessed student progress by grading tests, assignments and papers.

Math Teacher

Prairie Hills Junior High
Markham, IL
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Differentiated instruction for students with wide range of skill and interest levels.
  • Conducted small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions with students who required additional assistance.
  • Utilized a variety of teaching strategies to engage students in the learning process.
  • Collaborated with other 7th grade teachers to develop interdisciplinary lessons that incorporated math skills into other subject areas.
  • Held parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and address any questions or concerns they may have.
  • Attended professional development workshops related to new technologies being used in the classroom for teaching mathematics.
  • Customized instructional plans to meet needs of different students.
  • Devised lesson plans aligned with curriculum and met varying student needs.

High School Math Teacher/Math Lab Tutor

Fenton High School
Bensenville, IL
06.2021 - 07.2022
  • Developed lesson plans for Algebra I and Geometry classes, incorporating differentiated instruction to meet students' individual needs.
  • Provided individualized guidance to struggling students, helping them improve their understanding of mathematical concepts.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop strategies to ensure successful outcomes in mathematics courses.
  • Supported the school's math curriculum initiatives by providing feedback on existing materials and suggesting new content ideas.
  • Organized extra help sessions for students who needed additional support in math topics.
  • Advised high school Math Club members on various topics including college preparation.

Education

One year of post-graduate study of Mathematics -

Vilnius University
01.2009

Master’s Diploma of Education - Mathematics -

Vilnius University
01.2008

One year of graduate study of Education and Didactics -

Siauliai University
01.2005

Bachelor’s Diploma of Mathematics -

Siauliai University
01.2004

Skills

  • Creative lesson planning
  • Individualized Instruction
  • In-depth Subject Knowledge
  • Student Tutoring
  • Online Teaching
  • Classroom Management
  • Organizational Skills

Personal Qualifications

  • Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with the following endorsements
  • Mathematics Grade 5 through Grade 8
  • Mathematics senior HS – Grade 9 through Grade 12
  • Current Illinois Substitute Teaching License (SUB)

Publications

  • A Mixed Joint Universality Theorem for Zeta-Functions.II, https://doi.org/10.3846/13926292.2014.893261, 2014
  • On universality of periodic zeta-functions, http://siauliams.su.lt/, 2013
  • Task sets in complex number and indefinite integrals, https://vb.ktu.edu/ and https://www.facebook.com/VVMTC, 2017

Timeline

5th Grade Teacher

Mae Jemison Elementary School
08.2023 - 06.2024

Math Teacher

Prairie Hills Junior High
08.2022 - 06.2023

High School Math Teacher/Math Lab Tutor

Fenton High School
06.2021 - 07.2022

Adjunct Professor

Governors State University
08.2020 - Current

One year of post-graduate study of Mathematics -

Vilnius University

Master’s Diploma of Education - Mathematics -

Vilnius University

One year of graduate study of Education and Didactics -

Siauliai University

Bachelor’s Diploma of Mathematics -

Siauliai University
Vaida Volodka