Jeanette Schwarz
Annunciation BVM Catholic School
Aurora
1
Certification
25
years of professional experience
Dedicated elementary teacher with experience in first and second grade classrooms. Skilled in phonics instruction, lesson planning, and formative assessment to guide student progress. Brings strong organization, clear communication, and relationship building to create engaging, supportive learning environments.
Work History
First Grade Teacher
1 Year 2 Months- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with first-grade curriculum and faith-based learning goals.
- Instructed students in reading, writing, mathematics, and foundational classroom routines.
- Differentiated instruction to support varied learning needs and student readiness levels.
- Managed classroom behavior using consistent expectations and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
Student Teacher, Grade 2
4 Months- Assisted lead teacher with lesson planning aligned to district curriculum and learning standards.
- Delivered small-group instruction to support differentiated learning needs and classroom engagement.
- Managed classroom routines to maintain orderly, focused, and respectful learning environment.
- Observed student performance and adjusted instruction based on formative assessment results.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
Paralegal
4 Years 3 Months- Managed litigation case files, ensuring accurate organization of pleadings, discovery, and correspondence.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, including subpoenas, responses, and settlement materials.
- Coordinated discovery requests, maintained deadlines, and tracked case progression for attorneys.
- Conducted legal research to support claims handling, litigation strategy, and case preparation.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
- Relevant Coursework: [Subject] & [Subject]
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Skills
Classroom management
Phonics instruction
Organizational skills
Relationship building
Reading instruction
Parent-teacher communication
Lesson planning
Teaching strategies
Growth mindset
Certification
- Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) - Elementary Education(1-6)
LBS1 Endorsement
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Annunciation BVM Catholic School
08.2025 - 10.2026Read More
Student Teacher, Grade 2
West Aurora School District 129
01.2025 - 05.2025Read More
Paralegal
Travelers Insurance
05.2001 - 08.2005Read More
National Louis University
Master of Arts from Elementary Education
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Governors State University
Bachelor of Arts from Criminal Justice
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