Kayla Boesenberg
Oak Forest
Summary
Professional educator with strong foundation in language instruction and curriculum development. Known for delivering impactful lessons that enhance language proficiency and academic performance. Highly collaborative, adapting to changing classroom dynamics while maintaining focus on student achievement. Expertise in lesson planning and student assessment, combined with passion for fostering inclusive learning environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
ELL Teacher/Reading Specialist
Forest Ridge School District 142
Oak Forest, IL
07.2016 - Current
- Working with a diverse group of students grades 1-8
- Organizing Schedules
- Administering Assessments
- Effectively communicate with parents to create partnerships to serve students best
- Data Collection and Organization
- Collaboration, co teaching and planning with general education teachers.
- Collaborating with special education teachers on students with both ELL and Special Education Needs
- Attending IEP meetings
- Modifying and Creating Alternate Assignments and Assessments
- Creating Professional Development on the ELL Program
- Additional Responsibilities
- Organizing and Hosting Afterschool homework club
- Hosting ELL Tutoring Sessions
- PBIS Committee
- Student Improvement Team
- ELL Parent Advisory Committee
ELL Teacher
South Holland School District 151
South Holland, IL
12.2010 - 07.2016
- Teaching Students grade K and 1
- Working in classrooms with small groups of students
- Collaborating with teachers for planning materials and co-teaching lessons
- Creating modified assignments and tests
- Attending IEP meetings
- Planning professional development sessions
- Data Collection and Tracking
Education
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Special Education
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO12-2019
Endorsement - English as a Second Language (ESL & ESOL)
Benedictine University
Lisle, IL05-2016
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Reading Specialist
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL05-2015
Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) - Elementary Education
St Xavier University
Chicago, IL12-2010
Skills
- Support for English learners
- Cultural sensitivity
- Student engagement/Collaborative learning
- Reading and Writing instruction
- Vocabulary development
- Positive reinforcement
- Small group instruction
- Vocabulary enrichment
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Creative problem solving
- Time management
Timeline
ELL Teacher/Reading Specialist
Forest Ridge School District 142
07.2016 - Current
ELL Teacher
South Holland School District 151
12.2010 - 07.2016
Endorsement - English as a Second Language (ESL & ESOL)
Benedictine University
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Reading Specialist
Olivet Nazarene University
Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) - Elementary Education
St Xavier University
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Special Education
Northwest Missouri State University