Alannah Baresky
English Language Teacher (EL) | ESL Teacher at Des Plaines School District 62- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certified
Illinois State Board of Education -
Elementary Professional Educator License
Illinois State Board of Education -
English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement
Illinois State Board of Education -
Learning Behavior Specialist 1 (LBS1) Endorsement
Illinois State Board of Education -
Paraprofessional License
Illinois State Board of Education -
Reading Teacher Endorsement
Illinois State Board of Education -
Red Cross Cardioplumonary Resuscitation (CPR)
American Red Cross
Experience
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Des Plaines School District 62
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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English Language Teacher (EL) | ESL Teacher
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Aug 2023 - Present
Since it was founded in 1908, Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62 has been a leader in education. Its administration and faculty devotedly focus on the advancement and wellness of all its students as they develop life-long learning abilities that build happy, successful lives.We embrace the best of traditional and contemporary elementary school academics, cultural diversity and inclusion. Our students acquire abundant knowledge, learning skills, self-confidence and a sense of belonging that lead to fruitful individual achievement.South Elementary School is a Title 1 Blue Ribbon Elementary School spanning Kindergarten through 5th grade; its dedicated and enthusiastic staff enriches its students with a comprehensive curriculum.As an ESL teacher at South Elementary School in Des Plaines, I administer push-in and pull-out models for small groups or 1:1 interventions and provide further individual student and group support based on learning goals and challenges.• Conduct WIDA Screening and ACCESS assessments; utilize classroom curricula objectives and ELD standards to monitor student progress in language development• Participate as an Individual Education Plan (IEP) team member to review student strengths, refine learning goals, develop and implement learning supports to target areas for growth• Develop and apply standard as well as custom learning elements, intervention strategies and other approaches to increase engagement, generate greater student positivity in their learning experience• Collaborate with these and other professionals on classroom education objectives, assessments, individual/group goals and future plans:- ESL Service Providers- Classroom Teachers- District Administration• Utilize these resources and standards: - FastBridge- Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading- Lucy Calkins Units of Study- McGraw-Hill My Math- Schoology- Seesaw- Supplemental digital and print teaching tools- WIDA ELD Standards Show less
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Literacy Enrichment Teacher | Cumberland Elementary School | Orchard Place Elementary School
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Aug 2022 - Aug 2023
Since it was founded in 1908, Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62 has been a leader in education. Its administration and faculty devotedly focus on the advancement and wellness of all its students as they develop life-long learning abilities that build happy, successful lives.We embrace the best of traditional and contemporary elementary school academics, cultural diversity and inclusion. Our students acquire abundant knowledge, learning skills, self-confidence and a sense of belonging that lead to fruitful individual achievement.• Literacy Enrichment teacher at two District 62 schools in Des Plaines:- Cumberland Elementary School- Orchard Place Elementary School • My work in helping students achieve their Literacy goals is focused on three grades:- Kindergarten- 3rd Grade- 4th Grade• Administer whole class instruction on grade-level objectives and skills aligned with classroom curriculum maps• Utilize model texts to enhance Tier 2 vocabulary, comprehension skills and collaborative learning; cultivate student self-confidence and learning skills • Implement Kagan Learning Structures to increase collaborative learning through whole class participation, peer communication and learning task completion• Administer standard as well as modified learning elements, intervention strategies and other methods to enrich learning engagement and momentum• Collaborate with these and other education professionals on teaching objectives, student learning assessments, individual/shared goals and future planning- Literacy Enrichment colleagues- EL Service Providers- Grade Level Teachers- Administration- Reading Interventionists- Special Education Professionals• Utilize these and other methods, resources and standards:- Common Core Literacy- District Designed Curriculum- FastBridge- Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Scores- Kagan Learning Structures- Specialized print and digital reading resources- WIDA ELD standards Show less
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Skokie - Morton Grove School District 69
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United States
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Education Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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Para Educator | Edison Elementary School
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May 2022 - Aug 2022
In partnership with families and the community, the administration and teachers of District 69 ardently support every child's development within a positive environment of belonging that cultivates enriched learning. The district is comprised of two elementary schools and one junior high school. • Summer School for 1st Grade, 2nd Grade and 3rd Grade Extended School Year (ESY) Niles Township District Special Education (NTDSE) • Worked with small group stations, whole class assistance, lesson preparation, supervised students Show less
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Park Ridge School District 64
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Special Education Teacher | SPED Teacher | Theodore Roosevelt Grade School
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Aug 2020 - Jun 2022
Founded in 1901, District 64 is an elementary and middle school district serving students in Park Ridge and part of Niles, Illinois. It operates five elementary schools, two middle schools and an early childhood education center. Their devoted teachers build a solid foundation of education, learning skills and self-confidence for each of their students. • Special Education and Resource Teacher for:- Kindergarten- 1st Grade• Administered push in and pull out model for small groups and 1:1 interventions plus additional support based on learning goals and challenges, monitor weekly progress of students, manage ongoing data updates and analytics• Case Manager for Individual Education Plan (IEP) development, facilitate accommodations, coordinate with administrators, grade and special education teachers, psychologists and social workers • Led IEP team and problem-solving meetings to review student progress and success, reinforce effective learning strategies plus create and implement new enhancements to achieve goals • Designed and implemented Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP), track effectiveness, manage coordination with administrators, teachers, psychologists, social workers, school nurses• Administered standard as well as modified learning elements, custom intervention strategies and other methods to enrich learning engagement and momentum; generate student self-assuredness • Communicated consistently with parents and other family members to apprise them of progress and areas of concern, in addition to IEP and BIP annual review meetings, conferences and report cards• Utilized these and other methods or resources:- Common Core Literacy- FastBridge- Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading- Lucy Calkins Units of Study- McGraw-Hill My Math- Number Worlds- Schoology- Seesaw- Various print and digital learning supplements- WIDA ELD Standards Show less
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English Language Teacher (ESL) | Field Elementary School | Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
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Aug 2020 - Jun 2021
• English Language (ESL) teacher at two District 64 grade schools in Park Ridge, Illinois: - Field Elementary School- Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School• Provided ESL learning services to 4 student grade levels:- Kindergarten- 2nd Grade - 3rd Grade- 4th Grade • Administered push in and pull out models for small groups or 1:1 interventions and provide further individual student and group support based on learning goals and challenges• Conducted WIDA Screening and ACCESS assessments; utilize classroom curricula objectives and ELD standards to monitor student progress in language development• Participated as an Individual Education Plan (IEP) team member to review student strengths, refine learning goals, develop and implement learning supports to target areas for growth• Developed and applied standard as well as custom learning elements, intervention strategies and other approaches to increase engagement, generate greater student positivity in their learning experience• Collaborated with ESL service providers, classroom teachers, district administration and special education professionals on classroom education objectives, assessments, individual/group goals and future plans• Utilized these resources and standards: - FastBridge- Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading- Lucy Calkins Units of Study- McGraw-Hill My Math- Schoology- Seesaw- Supplemental digital and print teaching tools- WIDA ELD Standards Show less
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Des Plaines School District 62
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Paraprofessional | Orchard Place Elementary School
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Aug 2019 - Jun 2020
Orchard Place is a Kindergarten through 5th-Grade elementary school in Des Plaines, Illinois and is part of District 62. Its collaborative and committed staff is wholly dedicated to each student's educational growth, happiness and personal achievement. • 2nd Grade self-contained, special education classroom setting with 9 students; 1:1 paraprofessional for special needs student with significant learning and physical impairments • Improve independent learning based on goals; manage coordination with primary and special education teachers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, school psychologists, speech pathologists, school nurses • Create and administer standardized and custom learning resources, intervention strategies and other methods to enhance learning success; cultivate student confidence in growing their learning ability • Collaborate with faculty, district administration and special education professionals on refining classroom education goals, learning assessments, individual/group goals and future activities • Apply these and other educational standards and teaching tools: - FastBridge - Fountas & Pinnell - Fry Sight Words - i-Ready Math - Imagine Learning - Seesaw - Touch Math - Various digital and print learning resources - Wilson Literacy Show less
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Des Plaines School District 62
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Paraprofessional
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Jan 2019 - Jun 2019
South Elementary School is a Kindergarten through 5th-Grade elementary school and part of District 62 in Des Plaines, Illinois South Elementary is a Title I Blue Ribbon elementary school; its administration and faculty are fully devoted to the academic enrichment and personal growth of all its students. • 1st Grade classroom setting with 20 students; 1:1 paraprofessional for special needs students with learning and physical impairments • Cultivated individual student learning abilities and manage coordination with special education teacher, primary classroom teacher, physical therapist, occupational therapist, school psychologist, speech pathologist, school nurses • Developed and applied prepared as well as ad hoc learning elements, intervention strategies and other approaches to increase success; build student self-confidence and learning enjoyment • Worked with faculty, district administration and special education professionals on enhancing classroom education goals, learning assessments, individual/group goals and future activities • Utilized these and other educational assets and standards: - Fry Sight Words - Imagine Learning - McGraw Hill Wonders Literacy - Pearson enVision Math - Reading A-Z - Step Up to Writing - Various digital and print teaching supplements Show less
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Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Education Intern
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Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
The mission of the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center is expressed in its founding principle: “Remember the Past, Transform the Future". The museum is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Holocaust by honoring the memories of those who were lost and by teaching universal lessons that combat hatred, prejudice and indifference. • Organized, assembled and maintained education kits which are circulated to schools and other organizations as approved Holocaust historical learning resources • Assisted with preparing for group visits and events hosted by the museum • Drafted internal and external communications regarding museum activities • Maintained group visitor roster and calendar • Updated museum donor list Show less
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NILES ESD 71 SCHOOL DISTRICT
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Para Educator
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May 2017 - Aug 2017
Niles School District 71 is a learning community of excellence. Founded in 1915, Clarence E. Culver School is a one-school elementary district serving 550 students from diverse backgrounds in Preschool through 8th Grade. The staff of 60 teachers and support personnel is devoted to developing the full potential of every child. • Extended School Year (ESY) Summer School, Niles Township District Special Education (NTDSE) • Worked with small group stations, whole class assistance, lesson preparation and supervised students: - 1st Grade - 2nd Grade - 3rd Grade Show less
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Education
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Elmhurst University
Bachelor's degree, Elementary Education and Teaching -
Maine South High School
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