Emily Van Dril
Elburn,IL
Summary
Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented professional with a Master’s degree in Education and over a decade of experience leading instructional programs, managing large-scale schedules, and coordinating cross-functional teams. Proven track record of optimizing daily operations, developing strategic curriculum and action plans, and managing complex stakeholder communication. Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills ready to seamlessly support executive-level operations and drive organizational efficiency.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
STEM Specialist
Wasco Elementary School, St. Charles CUSD 303
Saint Charles, IL
08.2021 - Current
- Project Coordination: Utilized design-thinking methodologies to formulate, build, and deploy educational modules for hundreds of concurrent participants.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with leadership and instructional staff to strategically plan, align, and execute cohesive operations and long-term scheduling.
- Resource Management: Fostered high-engagement environments requiring strict material logistics, budget implementation, and workflow structuring.
First Grade Teacher
Gary D. Wright Elementary School, Community Unit School District 300
Hampshire, IL
09.2014 - 08.2021
- Strategic Planning: Developed comprehensive regional reading and writing frameworks, performing critical data-driven adaptations to optimize individual outcomes.
- Stakeholder Management: Maintained daily, high-stakes communication and built strategic rapport with families, cross-department staff, and district administrators.
- Operations & Compliance: Created and executed customized behavioral/operational compliance plans to reinforce structure, safety, and productivity.
Kindergarten Teacher
Troy Heritage Trail Elementary School, Troy CCSD 30C
Joliet, IL
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Process Implementation: Collaboratively engineered and applied specialized tracking and educational workflows utilizing analytical thinking and hands-on activities.
- Performance Monitoring: Leveraged positive reinforcement structures and structured tracking systems to maximize performance and engagement goals.
Instructional Paraprofessional
Bloomingdale School District 13
Bloomingdale, IL
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Office Administration: Handled core instructional, clerical, and supervisory responsibilities to directly support executive teaching staff and optimize daily operations.
- Workflow Optimization: Developed new operational transition procedures that significantly decreased daily operational friction and downtime between sessions.
Figure Skating Coach
Darien Sportplex and Pleasant Prairie IcePlex
Darien, IL & Pleasant Prairie, WI
10.2003 - 08.2012
- Account Management: Coordinated weekly group activities and set key performance benchmarks through direct collaboration with clients and stakeholders.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading Education
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL01-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Minor in English
Carthage College
Kenosha, WI06-2011
Timeline
STEM Specialist
Wasco Elementary School, St. Charles CUSD 303
08.2021 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Gary D. Wright Elementary School, Community Unit School District 300
09.2014 - 08.2021
Kindergarten Teacher
Troy Heritage Trail Elementary School, Troy CCSD 30C
08.2013 - 08.2014
Instructional Paraprofessional
Bloomingdale School District 13
08.2012 - 08.2013
Figure Skating Coach
Darien Sportplex and Pleasant Prairie IcePlex
10.2003 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Minor in English
Carthage College
Master of Arts - Reading Education
Olivet Nazarene University
Leadership & Committee Involvement
- BILT Specials Representative (Building Leadership Team representation)
- Committee Board Member: PBIS Tier 1 Committee, Writing Curriculum Planning Committee, ELA Curriculum Planning Committee, Playground Planning Committee
- Community Coordination: Relay for Life Committee, Social Club Committee Organizer
- Honors & Affiliations: Edna M. Johnson Scholarship Recipient, Pi Lambda Theta, National Education Association