Jacqueline Ilic
Chicago
Summary
The core of my teaching leadership resides in teamwork and inspiring teachers and students to achieve their greatest potential in an empathetic, reflective, collaborative, and results-driven environment. As a teacher and leader, I am accessible to my peers, students, and parents to ensure the delivery of a quality education to all. My mission is to create a community of teachers who are critical thinkers, reflective, and confident in their ability to succeed, which will lead to improved student learning. I am experienced in handling multi-cultural and diverse backgrounds and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. I am flexible and work well under many demands. As a teacher leader, I am committed to excellence and demonstrate integrity, a strong work ethic, and a passion for student success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
8th ELA Teacher
Rachel Carson
08.2016 - Current
- Promoted a growth mindset in students by setting high expectations and providing support for individual academic goals.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with parents, fostering open communication about student progress and achievements.
- Monitored student progress closely using formative assessments, adjusting instructional approaches as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to address diverse learning needs and ensure student success.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on teaching strategies and best practices for ELA education.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to improve their performance and master course material.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making to identify areas of improvement within the curriculum and adjust lesson plans accordingly.
- Integrated real-world connections into lessons, helping students see the relevance of ELA topics to their daily lives.
- Established a safe learning environment where students felt comfortable sharing ideas and asking questions.
- Mentored new teachers in effective ELA instructional techniques, contributing to overall school improvement efforts.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
Co-chair and Professional Development Committee team member
Rachel Carson Elementary
01.2018 - Current
- As a co-chair and Professional Development Committee team member, I have created, organized, and executed various professional developments aligned with the school's CIWP for at least 60 staff members
- Presentations included close reading strategies, questioning strategies, building relationships, discussions/accountable talk, growth mindsets, text complexity, homework guidelines, literature circles, Thinking Maps, NWEA usage of reports, Grading for Equity, ESL support, etc
- This led to increased teacher knowledge by 95% based on exit slips and ILT walk-throughs and improved student learning.
Instructional Leadership & School Leadership
Rachel Carson Elementary
01.2016 - Current
- As a leader, I have engaged adult learners in various types of learning, impacting the quality of instruction
- I have also been involved in professional knowledge to help me grow as an instructional leader.
Lead mentor for Opportunity Schools
Rachel Carson Elementary
01.2020 - 08.2022
- As a lead mentor for Opportunity Schools, I reviewed mentor plans monthly, gave feedback, and provided support as needed, which led to mentors' improved ability to mentor their assigned mentees.
- Provided ongoing training opportunities for lead mentors, ensuring continuous growth and development within their roles.
- Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
- Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
- Maintained strict confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect, or threats identified.
- Planned, developed, and implemented strategies to convey information with key decision makers.
Multi-Classroom Leader/Instructional Coach
Rachel Carson Elementary
09.2019 - 08.2022
- As an MCL, I cooperated with teachers, focusing on quality instruction, planning, and the classroom environment
- As an MCL, I facilitated teacher reflection and, with the teacher, determined areas of growth and areas of strength
- As an MCL, I also supported teachers through modeling, co-teaching, co-planning, planning lessons, working with small groups, observing and providing feedback with actionable steps, and being a thought partner
- This led to 90% teacher improvement in teaching, classroom management, and planning based on surveys and conversations.
- Mentored new teachers, providing support and guidance on best practices in classroom management and lesson planning.
- Managed diverse classrooms, addressing the needs of students from various backgrounds and skill levels.
- Continually updated professional knowledge through participation in workshops, conferences, and other professional development opportunities, ensuring the most up-to-date teaching techniques were utilized in the classroom.
- Met with other class representatives to devise plans and goals for upcoming school year.
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Improved instructional strategies for diverse learners by conducting classroom observations and providing constructive feedback to teachers.
- Created customized professional development workshops tailored to address specific challenges identified within each department or grade level team.
Mentor through Opportunity Schools
Rachel Carson Elementary
01.2018 - Current
- As a mentor through Opportunity Schools to new teachers whom I met with weekly, facilitated reflection, provided support through various difficulties with classroom management and instruction, arranged for observation of other teachers, created individual goals and plans for each mentee, and ensured a smooth transition into the culture of the school
- I also attended mentor meetings through Opportunities School to assist in my development as a mentor and provide effective feedback.
Teacher leader
Rachel Carson Elementary
01.2016 - 01.2019
- As a teacher leader, I created and assisted in implementing internal, school-wide, consistent structures such as agenda formats for ILT, Literacy Team meetings, Grade Level meetings, hall logs, annotation charts, and accountable talk.
Teacher leader
Rachel Carson Elementary
01.2016 - 01.2019
- As a teacher leader, I have helped to build and improve the school culture among teachers
- As an MCL, I have built relationships with the teachers I support and other teachers in the school.
Various teams leader
John L. Marsh
01.2003 - 01.2015
- I have created and led various teams, which has led to improved teacher instruction and student learning.
Education
Reading Specialist -
National Louis University
Reading Specialist -
National Louis University
Masters of Education -
DePaul University
01.2004
Masters of Education -
DePaul University
01.2004
Bachelor of Science in Business Management -
DePaul University
01.1995
Bachelor of Science in Business Management -
DePaul University
01.1995
Skills
- Motivating Others
- Integrity & Trust
- Building Rapport
- Team Building & Leadership
- Drive for Results
- Self-Development/Reflection
Other Professional Experiences
- Attended professional developments by Smokey Daniels, Nancy Steineke, and Jan Burkins
- Attended IRC meetings on ELA strategies
- Presented at Smokey Daniels' seminar to teachers from various Chicago districts
Endorsements
- Type 03 certificate
- Reading Teacher Endorsement
- Reading Specialist Endorsement
- Humanities Endorsement
- Middle School Endorsement
- ESL Endorsement (June, 2022)
- REACH Trained
- Trained in Middle Years Program International Baccalaureate (IBMYP)
- Thinking Maps Certified
References
- Javier Arriola-Lopes, Principal, jarriola-lopez@cps.edu, 773-987-4346
- Jasmine Thurmond, Director of LSC Principal Supports, jlthurmond@cps.edu, 773-859-0027
- Dr. Debbie Gurvitz, National Louis professor/Reading Consultant, djgurvitz@msn.com, 847-712-0086
Timeline
Lead mentor for Opportunity Schools
Rachel Carson Elementary
01.2020 - 08.2022
Multi-Classroom Leader/Instructional Coach
Rachel Carson Elementary
09.2019 - 08.2022
Co-chair and Professional Development Committee team member
Rachel Carson Elementary
01.2018 - Current
Mentor through Opportunity Schools
Rachel Carson Elementary
01.2018 - Current
8th ELA Teacher
Rachel Carson
08.2016 - Current
Instructional Leadership & School Leadership
Rachel Carson Elementary
01.2016 - Current
Teacher leader
Rachel Carson Elementary
01.2016 - 01.2019
Teacher leader
Rachel Carson Elementary
01.2016 - 01.2019
Various teams leader
John L. Marsh
01.2003 - 01.2015
Reading Specialist -
National Louis University
Reading Specialist -
National Louis University
Masters of Education -
DePaul University
Masters of Education -
DePaul University
Bachelor of Science in Business Management -
DePaul University
Bachelor of Science in Business Management -
DePaul University
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