Terri Zachary

• Designed differentiated lesson plans aligned with common core state standards and student learning needs.
• Communicated regularly with families to enhance student engagement and support academic development.
• Participated in professional learning communities to refine instructional practices and curriculum delivery.
• Mentored colleagues by sharing classroom management approaches and effective instructional resources.
• Created a structured environment to promote positive student conduct effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
• Organized extracurricular activities, including clubs and field trips, to provide enriching learning experiences and foster student engagement beyond the classroom.
• Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
• Conducted ongoing professional development in educational technology, keeping teaching approach current and effective.
• Assessed student progress using formative and summative data to adjust instruction.
• Collaborated with special education staff to support IEP and 504 accommodations.

• Designed engaging lessons aligned with Illinois Learning Standards and Chicago Public Schools curriculum expectations.
• Differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs across literacy, math, and science groups.
• Assessed student progress using formative data to adjust instruction and reinforce skill mastery.
• Implemented classroom management routines that supported safe, organized, and productive learning environment.

Type 9 Certification

Middle School Endorsements

• Mathematics
• Social Studies

Endorsement

• Language and Literacy

Certification: Type 75