Experience

Charles Rutenberg Realty

• Real Estate
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Licensed Real Estate Agent

  • Dec 2020 - Present



McHenry Community High School

• McHenry, IL

• High School Science Teacher

  • Aug 2006 - Present

  Responsible for curriculum planning, revision, budgeting, and instruction of PTLW (Project Lead The Way) Biomedical Science, Anatomy/Physiology, Biology, Forensic Science, and Chemistry courses by preparing and implementing various student-centered teaching strategies and assessing success through the use of data based on formative assessments. Demonstrated ability to engage and manage diverse student populations and various classroom settings. Particularly effective in providing academic, social, and emotional services for at-risk students including being the coordinator for the GOALS program and co-teaching. Pursue on-going professional development such as a year long Differentiated Instruction Program and various seminars including PLTW, NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards), Advanced Chemistry Demonstrations, CRISS Strategies, Motivating Unmotivated Students, Beyond Basic Differentiated Instruction, Forensic Science in the Classroom. Achieve district objectives through participation and commitment to various school improvement activities such as leading a staff inquiry group on Differentiated Instruction, presenting a Brain Biology seminar, mentoring through the New Teacher Program, and serving on various committees such as College and Career Expo, Climate/Culture, Good to Great and Late Start Task Force. Establish rapport and maintain communication with parents, teachers, special education department, administration, and support staff including participation in IEP meetings. Participated in extra-curricular activities such as Student Council Class Sponsor, Snowball Sponsor, and coached girls’ soccer. Show less



RE/MAX Suburban

• United States
• Real Estate
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Licensed Realtor

  • Mar 2019 - Dec 2020



Vernon Hills High School

• Vernon Hills, IL

• High School Science Teacher

  • Aug 2003 - Jun 2006

  Responsible for curriculum planning and instruction in Honors Biology, Biology, Life Science, Chemistry, and ACT prep courses. Served a diverse student population with modified activities and collaboration with the student services team. Participated in various committees which focused on supporting students’ social and emotional needs. Responsible for curriculum planning and instruction in Honors Biology, Biology, Life Science, Chemistry, and ACT prep courses. Served a diverse student population with modified activities and collaboration with the student services team. Participated in various committees which focused on supporting students’ social and emotional needs.



Trinity International University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Adjunct Instructor

  • Aug 2003 - Aug 2004

  Responsible for planning and implementing undergraduate courses in Earth Science, Environmental Conservation, and Human Biology. Responsible for planning and implementing undergraduate courses in Earth Science, Environmental Conservation, and Human Biology.



Kenneth Young Center

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Team Lead

  • 1999 - 2003

  Evaluated, supervised, and coordinated staff as they conducted crisis assessments, counseling, and case management services for youth at risk for psychiatric hospitalization. Created and implemented team building strategies for staff. Collaborated mental health services among schools, hospitals, and residential treatment centers as well as advised parents of available social services. Evaluated, supervised, and coordinated staff as they conducted crisis assessments, counseling, and case management services for youth at risk for psychiatric hospitalization. Created and implemented team building strategies for staff. Collaborated mental health services among schools, hospitals, and residential treatment centers as well as advised parents of available social services.



Central Bapist Children's Home

• Lake Villa, IL

• Psychotherapist

  • 1998 - 1999

  Responsible for providing leadership to mental health staff responsible for the daily treatment of adolescents living in a residential treatment center. Treated a variety of psychological disorders with various methods of psychotherapy as well as developed and taught psychosocial support groups. Responsible for providing leadership to mental health staff responsible for the daily treatment of adolescents living in a residential treatment center. Treated a variety of psychological disorders with various methods of psychotherapy as well as developed and taught psychosocial support groups.



Allendale Association

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Case Specialist

  • 1996 - 1998

  Served as administrator on duty for managing staff and implementing crisis intervention strategies when needed. Conducted comprehensive assessments encompassing emotional, social, vocational, developmental, financial, and legal factors. Served as administrator on duty for managing staff and implementing crisis intervention strategies when needed. Conducted comprehensive assessments encompassing emotional, social, vocational, developmental, financial, and legal factors.