Summary
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Work History
Education
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Unique Experience
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Noreen Prendergast

Lombard

Summary

Compassionate educator known for implementing effective inclusion strategies and fostering strong parent relationships. Experienced in developing tailored lesson plans that support students’ social and emotional growth while promoting hands-on learning.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

D41 Glen Ellyn
Glen Ellyn
08.2025 - Current
  • Created a positive classroom environment to encourage student participation.
  • Assisted students with social skills and emotional development.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning needs.
  • Utilized educational tools and resources to enhance instruction effectiveness.
  • Organized educational activities that promote hands-on learning experiences.
  • Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.

Elementary School Teacher

D41 Glen Ellyn
Glen Ellyn
08.2011 - Current
  • Two years as a first-grade teacher.
  • Eight years as a second-grade teacher.
  • Two years as a third-grade teacher.
  • Three years as a fourth-grade teacher.
  • Six years as an inclusion general education teacher.
  • Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
  • Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
  • Supported English language learners by providing additional assistance during class time.
  • Encouraged student curiosity and continuous learning by incorporating innovative teaching strategies.

Education

Master of Arts - Literacy

American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN
09-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

North Central College
Naperville, IL
12-2010

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Parent communication
  • Inclusion strategies
  • Social skills
  • Educational games
  • Student assessment

Affiliations

  • I am a mom of two elementary aged kids
  • I am on the district literacy committee.
  • I am on the school's building leadership team.
  • I am on the district math committee.

Unique Experience

  • I have worked in a school that has followed the full inclusion model for seven years now.
  • I am the general education teacher that is given the special education cluster to work with a co-teacher to meet the needs of a diverse set of students every year.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

D41 Glen Ellyn
08.2025 - Current

Elementary School Teacher

D41 Glen Ellyn
08.2011 - Current

Master of Arts - Literacy

American College of Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

North Central College
Noreen Prendergast