I am a student-centered educator who collaborates effectively with colleagues and administrators. I am a self-starter who loves to problem-solve and make my students' experiences in English class better each year. I work closely with the special education and multilingual teachers and paraprofessionals to make sure all students find success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Community High School District 155
Crystal Lake
08.2011 - Current
Taught remedial, multilingual, and special education students
Co-taught with special education teachers
Collaborated with case managers and multilingual resource teachers to help struggling students find success
Developed Junior AVID Curriculum independently
Taught Junior AVID for eight years
Taught Senior AVID for one year
Active Member of AVID site team from 2015-2025
Supported new teachers in AVID
Maintained a positive classroom environment that encouraged a respect and inclusive environment
Wrote goals for curriculum learning teams
Developed ACT and SAT practice
Developed curriculum used across CLTs.
Taught Dual Credit Composition 1
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction and ESL
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL
05-2016
Bachelor of Arts - English
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL
05-2010
Graduate Program - Dual Credit Certification
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL
Skills
Curriculum development
Differentiated instruction
Student support
Team collaboration
Time management
Team teaching
Empathy and patience
Timeline
English Teacher
Community High School District 155
08.2011 - Current
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction and ESL
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