Grace Zaleski
Normal
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
Normal Community High School
Normal
08.2025 - 05.2026
Professional Development School Program (PDS)
- Year Long Student Teaching Experience
- Co – taught U.S. history: Sophomore level
- Regional World Studies: Freshman level
- Sociology: Junior & Senior level
Clinical Observer
Normal Community West High School
Normal
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Experiences in AP Government, Civics, and Multicultural Studies
Clinical Observer
Regional Alternative School
Bloomington
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Experiences in Social Studies, English, Science, and Math.
Clinical Observer
Normal Community High School
Normal
09.2024 - 12.2024
- ESL English: Freshman level
Senior Level Education Intern
Normal Community West High School
Normal
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Psychology: Junior & Senior level
- Regional World Studies: Freshman level
Admissions Tour Guide
Illinois State University
Normal
10.2023 - Current
- Led campus tours showcasing facilities and academic programs to prospective students.
- Engaged with visitors, answering questions about university life and admission processes.
Support Staff
Evergreen Village Senior Living
Normal
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and connected with residents
Education
B.S. - History Social-Science Education
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois05-2026
High School Diploma -
Normal Community West High School
Normal, Illinois05-2022
Skills
AP & Honors:
US and World History
Political Science
Psychology
Also Licensed to Teach:
Geography
Sociology
Anthropology
Economics
Affiliations Experiences
- Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society Member
- Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society Member
- Judge at the Central Illinois Regional History Day, March 2025
- Essence of Europe Study Abroad: London, Paris, Munich, Salzburg, Venice, & Rome
- Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Member
- Educators Rising Member
- University Band Member
References
- Dr. Andrew Hartman, History Professor, Illinois State University, (309) 438-8940, ahartma@ilstu.edu
- Stefen Robinson, Social Studies Teacher, Normal Community High School, (815) 651-0860, robinsonsj@unit5.org
- Brian Thomas, Social Studies Teacher, Normal Community High School, thomasb@unit5.org
Timeline
Clinical Observer
Normal Community West High School
09.2025 - 12.2025
Student Teacher
Normal Community High School
08.2025 - 05.2026
Clinical Observer
Regional Alternative School
02.2025 - 03.2025
Clinical Observer
Normal Community High School
09.2024 - 12.2024
Admissions Tour Guide
Illinois State University
10.2023 - Current
Senior Level Education Intern
Normal Community West High School
08.2021 - 05.2022
Support Staff
Evergreen Village Senior Living
01.2020 - 08.2022
B.S. - History Social-Science Education
Illinois State University
High School Diploma -
Normal Community West High School