Resume

Education

University of Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ
- Secondary Art Methods | Completed February, 2020

National Louis University- Chicago, IL
- Masters of Education in Urban Teaching | Graduated June, 2015

Northern Illinois University - DeKalb, IL
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education | Graduated May, 2010

Credentials

Illinois Standard Certification, Type 03 - Elementary Education | May, 2010
- Middle School Endorsements: Language Arts and Social Sciences

Teaching Experience

Visitation Catholic School – Elmhurst, IL

Visual Art Teacher | Pre-K through Eighth Grade | August 2016 - Present

Create and implement differentiated visual art lesson plans that reach all learners.
Designed and implemented an after school Art Club on painting, cartooning, drawing, origami and Holiday crafts.
Constantly reflect on instruction to improve teaching technique and lessons
Encourage and promote critical thinking
Implemented technology throughout lessons and through online portfolios
Actively promoted the Arts with parent collaboration and colleagues
Coordinated and ran Before and After School Care

Marquette School of Excellence - Chicago, IL

Elementary Teacher | Second Grade | August, 2015 – June, 2016

Planned and implemented engaging lessons connected to CCSS and critical thinking skills
Consistently analyzed data from NWEA, ANET, BAS, to implement individualized instruction.
Actively encouraged positive learning experiences through the use of encouraged song, dance, and movement as well as with Joy-Factor and Turn and Talk strategies.
Differentiated lessons for all students using EngageNY, Pearson Interactive Science, Pearson myWorld Social Studies, Everyday Math curriculum.
Facilitated and secured positive relationships with students and their families by open communication with parents/guardians, phone calls, and positive notes home.
Collaborated with grade level and intervention team on a daily basis.

Marquette School of Excellence - Chicago, IL

Resident Teacher | Second Grade | July, 2014 – June, 2015

Fine-tuned skills as an educator from feedback driven observation.
Effectively implemented a balanced literacy curriculum which included small group intervention.
Implemented effective behavior management system by using Teach Like a Champion strategy
Trained in reading method SQ3R and successfully lead guided reading small groups.
Transitioned into a full-time position with the school after completing the residency, continuing curriculum and classroom strategies learned during this residency.

Related Teaching Experience

Pearson - Warrenville, IL

National Board Art Scorer | June, 2018 - July, 2018

Read and scored applicant submissions of visual art lessons for National Board Certification.

Compass School - Naperville, IL

Teacher | Preschool | February, 2013 - July, 2014

Created and constructed lesson plans that incorporated the five core subject areas as well as foreign language, art and music.
Differentiated class work and instruction using project-based curriculum.
Took part in school-wide events (e.g. World Music Day).

Pioneer Elementary School - Bolingbrook, IL

Student Teacher | Kindergarten | August, 2009 - December, 2009

Established a positive and responsive learning environment to instruct a total of 50 students.
Creatively designed a 4-week, technologically rich unit on farming.
Successfully conducted parent teacher conferences independently of cooperating teacher.

Other Work Experience

Young Rembrandt Downers Grove, IL

Art Instructor | August 2010 - December 2013

Encouraged students’ growth and knowledge in art grades preschool through sixth in a structured positive environment in school and park district classroom.
Instructed students in elementary art, cartooning and collaging through engaging lessons.

Lake of the Woods Camp - Decatur, MI

Counselor and Instructor | Summers 2008 - 2010

Worked collaboratively with counselors to create an energetic, enjoyable, and caring environment while creatively originated crafts and lessons on arts, ceramics, jewelry-making, and fishing.
Built campers social and emotional skills through cabin activities.

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