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Tiffany Schmittel

Tiffany Schmittel

Oak Lawn

Summary

I'm an enthusiastic and passionate educator who works hard at fostering positive relationships and creating inclusive learning environments. I'm skilled in utilizing data-driven strategies to differentiate instruction and enhance student engagement. I'm a collaborative team player committed to professional growth and becoming part of the team to support student success. I'm highly organized and flexible in adapting to diverse classroom needs.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

2nd Grade Teacher

Cook County School District 130
08.2015 - Current
  • Creates a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines to build a sense of belonging among students
  • Collaborates with colleagues to develop multi-disciplinary and engaging lessons
  • Consistently reviews data to identify areas of growth as well as areas of need
  • Builds positive relationships with families to ensure a mutual effort to support student success
  • Differentiates instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student
  • Helps students develop self-esteem and build healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication with others
  • Participates in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices
  • Serves as a mentor teacher for new educators and offer guidance and support throughout their first year of teaching
  • Works closely with co-teacher to implement IEP and 504 accommodations and modifications
  • Completed several teaching cycles with instructional coach that supported classroom instruction and enhanced my educational practices
  • Joined, participated in, and helped organize school based committees including our leadership team (ILT), PBIS team, Social Committee, PTO, after school tutoring, and Girls Who code


1st Grade Teacher

Archdiocese of Chicago
08.2013 - 06.2015

Pre-K and Kindergarten Teacher

Archdiocese of Chicago
08.2012 - 06.2013

Preschool Teacher

Head Start Program
08.2009 - 08.2012

Montessori Toddler Teacher

CA, Inc
08.2003 - 08.2009

Education

English As Second Language Certification -

Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL
01-2014

Bachelor of Science - Education

Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL
05-2003

Associate of Arts -

Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL
05-2000

Skills

  • Utilize research based best practices and reflect on areas of success and concern
  • Relationship building and creating a positive environment
  • Communication with families, colleagues, and administration
  • Team player and collaborator
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Flexible and quick thinking
  • Highly organized
  • Well versed in classroom technology
  • Open minded to feedback and not afraid to learn from a mistake

Certification

  • Positive Education Certification
  • Responsive Classroom Certified Teacher

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

2nd Grade Teacher

Cook County School District 130
08.2015 - Current

1st Grade Teacher

Archdiocese of Chicago
08.2013 - 06.2015

Pre-K and Kindergarten Teacher

Archdiocese of Chicago
08.2012 - 06.2013

Preschool Teacher

Head Start Program
08.2009 - 08.2012

Montessori Toddler Teacher

CA, Inc
08.2003 - 08.2009

English As Second Language Certification -

Saint Xavier University

Bachelor of Science - Education

Saint Xavier University

Associate of Arts -

Moraine Valley Community College
Tiffany Schmittel