Experience

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 159

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Gifted Education Teacher/Elementary School Instructor

  • Aug 2005 - Present

  Neil Armstrong Elementary School | Matteson, IL 2017 - PresentGIFTED EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR, Grades 4 & 5Mayra Yates Elementary School | Matteson, IL 2006 - 2007ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR, Grades 3-5Zion Lutheran Elementary School | Matteson, IL 2005 - 2006ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR, Grade 2Currently lead the teaching and educational instruction of 4th and 5th grade gifted educational program students in all subject areas including Literature, Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, Composition and Health via the design and development of curriculums, weekly course outlines, and objectives according to state/local curriculum guidelines. Previous grades taught include 2nd and 3rd-5th.• Prepare curricula that reflects the diverse educational/cultural backgrounds and learning styles of students, while integrating diverse learning methodologies to motivate and inspire students.• Counsel students in regards to academic, behavioral, and personal issues; provide ongoing assessment and implementation of enrichment activities to meet student needs.• Create appropriate demonstrations, teaching strategies, and activities, while participating in the development of initiatives to improve overall student academic performance.• Manage classroom by driving discipline, supervision and safety at all times; establish and communicate class rules based on mutual respect and personal responsibility.• Continuously engage with students, parents, and community members to advance student outcomes and drive communications, as well as plan/delegate workload of aides and other paraprofessional and student teachers.

• Additional Activities & Accolades of Note

  • 2006 - Present

  • Hosted a student lab teacher from Governors State University (2010)• Served as a consultant teacher for a neighboring school district (2014)• Co-chaired the school’s PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions & Support) Team (4 years)• Delivered training, mentoring and guidance to teachers in the district’s Mentor Program; created mini workshop for program.• Created/facilitated numerous trainings for both staff (New Teacher Training, Remind, Reading A-Z, and Wonders) and parents (Parent University).• Developed and implemented the current running Sign Language Club for students in grades 1-5.• Partnered in developing/launching Marya Yates Elementary School Science Club.• Collaborated in initiating Mad Science Saturday; program involved 4th grade students and parents working together on activities that resulted in the school attaining the highest science ISAT scores in the district.

• Summer Enrichment Coordinator, Summers 2014, 2016 & 2017

  • 2014 - 2017

  Managed and oversaw the development of instructional and extracurricular components for the Summer Enrichment Program that included opportunities for students to enhance their knowledge and experiences in academics, sports and the fine arts. • Coordinated and supervised several activities /programs which provided an environment of effective instruction and learning that proved favorable to student learning and personal growth in the areas of sports and fine arts/language.• Fostered positive rapport with teachers, parents, and students and used technology to communicate effectively with them, while proactively leveraging problem solving strategies to diffuse issues with parents.• Supported the teachers/staff as they continued to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary grade education in accordance with student abilities.



Mayra Yates Elementary School

• Matteson, Illinois, United States

• Saturday School Coordinator

  • 2015 - 2016

  Engaged with teachers to select students from each 3-5 grade class and provide them with needed supports in preparation for state testing, which included a technology component that assisted teachers in lesson planning and provided the students with foundational skills. Engaged with teachers to select students from each 3-5 grade class and provide them with needed supports in preparation for state testing, which included a technology component that assisted teachers in lesson planning and provided the students with foundational skills.