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Dominique M. Prafke

Carol Stream

Summary

Enthusiastic educator skilled in guiding clients through structured fitness programs and promoting accountability through small group classes. Passionate about health and wellness and driven to help others cultivate sustainable habits for lifetime wellness.


Energetic and adept in assessing individual fitness needs while providing instruction in a group atmosphere. Strong knowledge muscle recovery to prevent injury and promote success.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Instructional Coach

Elmhurst School District 205
01.2020 - Current
  • Regularly develop professional learning opportunities for staff that aligns with our district’s mission and vision.
  • Provide input on our School Improvement Plan to coordinate efforts to increase building effectiveness
  • Serve on district based and school based leadership teams with the goal of using educational decision making to decide how to progress learning across all stakeholders
  • Model lessons, co-plan, and co-teach with staff in the building to support class instructional decision-making and increase student achievement
  • Lead district wide professional learning opportunities at Institute Days and other in-district workshops
  • Collaborating with curriculum developers such as GreatMinds, Engage NY, and Fundations to become certified to lead learning for the district.

Third Grade General Education Teacher

Elmhurst School District 205
01.2011 - 01.2020
  • Provide students with rigorous academic instruction based on current practices.
  • Regularly develop and differentiate lessons to meet the academic and social/emotional needs of students.
  • Enhance student academic and social growth by using varied teaching strategies and techniques: including whole group, small group and individual lessons.
  • Support a balanced academic approach while integrating technology in lessons through the use of Google applications
  • Actively communicate with parents through newsletters, emails and phone calls.
  • Collaborate regularly with the administrative team and special service team members in regards to students with Individualized Education Plans and other related needs.
  • Assess student performance through conferencing, formative assessments and summative assessments.
  • Serve on building level committees including PBIS (Tiers 1 and 2), ILT, and One Book One School

General Education Teacher, 5th grade

Elmhurst School District 205
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Instructed 5th grade curriculum, developing and differentiating lessons to meet the academic and social/emotional needs of students.
  • Developed and led the first Foreign Language Club at Cloverdale Elementary School for 5th grade students, developing lessons that would foster second language acquisition.
  • Actively communicated with parents through newsletters, emails and phone calls.
  • Served as a building mentor to students as part of their PBIS Outreach program.

Middle School Spanish Teacher (7th grade)

Elmhurst School District 205
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Instructed 7th grade students introductory Spanish lessons using differentiated techniques, blended learning and technology applications to help 2nd language acquisition.
  • Met daily with PLC teams to analyze student data and determine needs of the students on our grade level team.
  • Supervised the Homework Intervention Program as an advisor for students to come to for support with academic related tasks.
  • Served as a building mentor to students as part of their PBIS Outreach program.
  • Choreographed and co-directed the middle school musical of 60 students

Education

Master’s in School Leadership - Type 75 Approval

Concordia University
01.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Minor: Spanish

Elmhurst College

ACE Certified Professional - Group Fitness Instructor Certification

American Council On Exercise - ACE
04-2024

Skills

  • Class coordination
  • Corrective feedback
  • Engaging personality
  • Motivation techniques
  • Group dynamics
  • Safety awareness
  • Class management
  • Fitness trends
  • CPR certified
  • Safe and effective exercises
  • Equipment demonstration

Timeline

Instructional Coach

Elmhurst School District 205
01.2020 - Current

Third Grade General Education Teacher

Elmhurst School District 205
01.2011 - 01.2020

General Education Teacher, 5th grade

Elmhurst School District 205
01.2009 - 01.2010

Middle School Spanish Teacher (7th grade)

Elmhurst School District 205
01.2008 - 01.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Minor: Spanish

Elmhurst College

Master’s in School Leadership - Type 75 Approval

Concordia University

ACE Certified Professional - Group Fitness Instructor Certification

American Council On Exercise - ACE

Related Experience

  • Lifetime Fitness member 2009-Present
  • Group Fitness Class participant
  • Dance and gymnastics background, with 23 years of experience

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