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
1
1
Certification
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
TAT Math Teacher
James Shields Middle School
Chicago, IL
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to teach 6th grade math concepts.
- Encouraged a positive classroom environment that fostered creativity and critical thinking skills among students.
- Evaluated textbooks and supplementary materials used in the classroom.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
- Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.
- Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
- Used positive reinforcement method to redirect poor behavior.
- Determined lesson objectives and clearly communicated to students.
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
Vilnius, LithuaniaMaster's Diploma of Education - Mathematics
Vilnius University
Vilnius, LithuaniaOne year of graduate study of Education and Didactics -
Siauliai University
Siauliai, LithuaniaBachelor's Diploma of Mathematics -
Siauliai University
Siauliai, LithuaniaSkills
- Creative lesson planning
- Individualized Instruction
- In-depth Subject Knowledge
- Student Tutoring
- Online Teaching
- Classroom Management
- Organizational Skills
- Mathematical Concepts
- Mathematical modeling
- Strong analytical thinking
- Technology Integration
- Progress Monitoring
- Mathematics lesson planning
Certification
- Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with the following endorsements
- Mathematics Grade 5 through Grade 8
- Mathematics Senior HS – Grade 9 through Grade 12
- Dual Credit: Math - Calculus Senior HS – Grade 9 through Grade 12
- Dual Credit: Math - General 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
TAT Math Teacher
James Shields Middle School
08.2024 - 12.2024
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
- Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with the following endorsements
- Mathematics Grade 5 through Grade 8
- Mathematics Senior HS – Grade 9 through Grade 12
- Dual Credit: Math - Calculus Senior HS – Grade 9 through Grade 12
- Dual Credit: Math - General Senior HS – Grade 9 through Grade 12
- Current Illinois Substitute Teaching License (SUB)
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
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