Experience

Crystal Lake Elementary District 47

• United States
• Education Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Reading & Learning Specialist

  • Aug 2006 - Present



DESIGN SAVVY

• Canada
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interior Decorator & Designer

  • May 2006 - Present

  Design and space planning, for new, remodels, and existing commercial and residential spaces based on client’s specifications and desired vision Strong verbal and written communications to build strong and positive, working relationships between subcontractors and clients. Problem solving with clients while paying attention to details Redesigned interiors for all residential living spaces Created Color schemes, fabric, material selections, and furniture placement for clients Color Consultations for residential areas and commercial office spaces Interior accessory and accent shopping for clients Staging for Real Estate agencies, residential homes, and offices. Controlled daily operations and finances of business. Published articles and ads to market business Created and maintained an Inventory of Accessories Developed and maintained a diverse network of subcontractors Microsoft Word and Google Docs/Slides Proficient scheduling and conducting Zoom and Google Meets meetings with shared screens & using docking camera Show less



Crystal Lake Dist. 47

• Teacher

  • Jul 1999 - Jun 2022

  Strong written and verbal communication skills - articulated and presented information to colleagues and clients. Collaborated with administration, colleagues, support personnel, parents, and students to develop and fine tune programs Proficient at scheduling and conducting Zoom and Google Meets meetings with shared screens & using docking camera Restructured, designed and coordinated department for a multitude of curriculum and grade levels to provide services, instruction and modifications for students with diverse needs. Orchestrated the scheduling, evaluating, and supervising colleagues to implement services throughout six grade levels, in 22 classrooms. Facilitated Oral Language and Reading instruction to students who are at risk, ESL and ELL students through research based methods. Developed, implemented, monitored, and assessed effectiveness of the program. Designed and implemented assessment tools to support the curriculum and analyzed data to evaluate progress and performance Design programs for study skills, organizational skills/strategies, and behavioral management Developed interdisciplinary teaching units, designed cross curriculum units Facilitated learning for students and colleagues through cooperative learning, team teaching, co-teaching and a whole language approach to learning Microsoft Word and Google Docs/Slides Show less