Experience

Park Forest - Chicago Heights District 163

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal

  • Jul 2017 - Present

  Park Forest, Illinois, United States



Park Forest - Chicago Heights District 163

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher

  • Aug 2002 - Jul 2015

  Park Forest, IL • Taught 3rd and 5th grade (general education) as well as a 4th grade self-contained gifted class over the course of 14 years.. • Used the Socratic seminar method of teaching. • Supported a balanced reading program through the implementation of writing and reading workshops. • Integrated technology through the development of units that included computer literacy skills; adapted activities to meet the needs of individual learners. • Employed kinesthetic, visual, and auditory approach… Show more • Taught 3rd and 5th grade (general education) as well as a 4th grade self-contained gifted class over the course of 14 years.. • Used the Socratic seminar method of teaching. • Supported a balanced reading program through the implementation of writing and reading workshops. • Integrated technology through the development of units that included computer literacy skills; adapted activities to meet the needs of individual learners. • Employed kinesthetic, visual, and auditory approach to make lessons interesting and interactive; utilized various mediums, modeling, and organized student-led group sharing. • Actively engaged students in the learning process through a variety of manipulatives; employed literature, fine arts, movies, songs, and theater to encourage participation and allow students to take ownership of their own learning. • Enhanced student academic and social growth by using varied teaching strategies and techniques; included whole group, individual, small group, and teacher modeling to provide a solid academic foundation and positive attitude toward education. • Actively served on a variety of school committees and task forces on curriculum development. • Fostered a sense of curiosity and a deeper understanding of varied subjects using thematic units within math, reading, science, and social studies. • Implemented center-based instruction. Show less



South Holland Trust and Savings Bank

• Teller

  • Jan 1999 - Aug 2002

  South Holland, IL



South Holland School District 150

• 7th Grade Language Arts Teacher

  • Aug 2001 - Jun 2002

  South Holland, IL • Taught spelling, writing, and grammar to 125 seventh-grade students. • Developed daily lesson plans and testing materials; leveraged the use of technology to enhance instruction, infusing the use of the latest technology, including: the Internet, department websites, PowerPoint presentations, and on-line library research. • Prepared assignments for student reports; assisted students in organizing and writing research findings, bibliographies, and final reports. • Implemented various… Show more • Taught spelling, writing, and grammar to 125 seventh-grade students. • Developed daily lesson plans and testing materials; leveraged the use of technology to enhance instruction, infusing the use of the latest technology, including: the Internet, department websites, PowerPoint presentations, and on-line library research. • Prepared assignments for student reports; assisted students in organizing and writing research findings, bibliographies, and final reports. • Implemented various classroom management techniques for maintaining student attention, involvement, and discipline. • Partnered with parents in students’ success; provided feedback on students’ progress and to discuss areas needing improvement and additional work. Show less