First Grade Teacher

• Jul 2018 - Present

• A full-time teacher instructing in English Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies and Art, to a classroom of up to 21 students in first grade. • Served as a mentor teacher through the Beginning Teacher Program of South Cook County, Illinois. • Member of district-wide math committee to pilot and implement the adoption of a new math curriculum. • Differentiated instructional material on a regular basis through various instructional methods in all content areas. • Implemented the regular use of technology using various applications to enhance, differentiate, and reinforce concepts learned throughout the learning process. • Created supplemental educational resources to help reengage student learning. • Used data from benchmark assessments to meet student needs. Show less

Kindergarten Teacher

• Aug 2015 - Jul 2018

• A full-time teacher instructing in English Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies, Art, and Physical Education to a classroom of up to 26 students in kindergarten. • Established rapport and open communication with students, parents and critical family members. • Enhanced student engagement for learning through maintaining collaborative learning classroom environment and differentiating lessons according to student needs. • Served on district-wide science committee with the initiative to implement Next Generation Science Standards. • Observe, plan, teach and assess practice to inform and modify instruction for multi-cultural students with many levels of ability. • Professional development in Lucy Calkins Writing Workshop and Jo Boaler’s Mathematical Mindset applied in revamping classroom curriculum to best fit student needs. • Silicon Valley Math Initiative training and implementation in classroom math practice. • Performed classroom benchmark assessments. • Collaborated with grade-level colleagues and instructional coach regularly. Show less

STEAM Teacher

• Feb 2010 - Jul 2014

• Designed, planned and implemented STEAM curriculum for small groups of varying skill levels based on CCSS.• Taught students in kindergarten-fourth grade.

Title 1 Instructional Assistant

• Aug 2009 - Jun 2011

Children's Museum Educator and Outreach Coordinator

• Jul 2012 - Dec 2013

• Implemented and upheld brain-based learning and play principles for 0-4 year-old children and their families. • Collaborated with local school and education professionals and community groups for early childhood brain-based education. • Implemented and upheld brain-based learning and play principles for 0-4 year-old children and their families. • Collaborated with local school and education professionals and community groups for early childhood brain-based education.

Americorps Member

• Sep 2011 - Sep 2012

• Collaborated with colleagues to open an English as a New Language (ENL) Preschool. • Created and taught foundational curriculum. • Collaborated with colleagues to open an English as a New Language (ENL) Preschool. • Created and taught foundational curriculum.