Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Jul 2022 - Present

Second Grade Math/Science Teacher

• Nov 2017 - Sep 2022

Provide content specific instruction to primary students in person and virtually. Member of the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) as the Cluster Lead for the 1st and 2nd grade levels(2020-2021); Chairperson of the Assembly Committee (2020-2021) in which collaboratively, we successfully brainstorm, strategize, and implement school wide events virtually and in person.

Education Professional

• Nov 2017 - Jul 2022

Teacher, Sauk School

• Aug 2016 - Jun 2017

Overall teaching and classroom management responsibility for multi-grade classes. Scope of responsibility included lesson planning, student behavior, progress evaluations, after-school tutoring/activities and parent-teacher conferences. Selected among 16 teacher candidates as a finalist to be a representative/delegate for the Black Educational Congress on the Praxis Team. * Modified daily lessons using differentiated instruction principles to ensure integration of students with a wide range of needs. * Partnered with school social workers and counselors to incorporate the academic, behavioral and socio-emotional needs of diverse learners. * Administered standardized assessments and made significant gains in NWEA Reading and Mathematics scores, far surpassing the national average for 2nd Grade students. * Procured school capital by facilitating the Taste of Longwood fine arts festival and other fundraising events. Show less

Teacher

• Jan 2015 - Jun 2016

Administered instruction to approximately 26-32 students in a manner to produce/increase critical thinking skills. * Developed lesson plans that support project-based learning, to ensure the attainment of grade-by-grade Illinois state learning standards. * Provided an innovative and challenging learning environment engaging in effective and appropriate classroom management. * Collaborated with school social workers and counselors to ensure the academic, behavioral and social needs of diverse learners were addressed. * Analyzed data procured through formative and summative assessments. Show less

Elementary School Teacher, Teacher Recruitment Specialist

• Dec 2011 - Dec 2014

Member of the recruitment team, assisting the principal in development and implementation of sourcing, screening, interviewing and selection strategies for top teaching talent throughout the Chicagoland area. Served as Lead Teacher of a six-teacher school, administering instruction for up to 32 students in a manner to produce/increase critical thinking skills. * Partnered with the principal, board members, teaching faculty and administrative team members to devise strategic plans for new teacher hiring and development. * Achieved gains in NWEA Reading and Math for students; surpassed the national average for second grade students. * Administered and monitored monthly benchmark exams to address academic progression with specific attention paid towards developing and advancing subject area skill sets. * Collaborated with colleagues to design lesson plans, events, analyze the social-emotional and academic needs of students. * Collaborated with pipeline programs to increase and support the pool of teacher candidates. * Co-designed a retention process for current teaching faculty members during summer breaks. * Analyzed data procured through formative and summative assessments. * Planned and facilitated special academic events to display student knowledge and talents. Show less

Administrative Assistant for the Chief Academic Officer

• Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

Provided a high level of administrative and operational support to the Chief Academic Officer, requiring exceptional communication and organizational skills. Scope of responsibility included general reception, switchboard operations, records management/filing, phone communications, appointment scheduling, calendar management, customer service, mail distribution, event planning, school funds/cash management and production of correspondence and reports. * Served as front-line school representative by telephone and in person for all school matters, interacting with a large volume of parents. * Recorded and tracked daily student attendance, ensuring daily head count matched up with procedures to ensure district-wide account accuracy. * Maintained inventory of stored textbooks, uniforms, keys and other school and office supplies; distributed to teachers and classrooms, and placed orders for supply replenishment. * Utilized PowerSchool and IMPACT to prepare a large volume of classroom lists, tutoring and extracurricular activity reports, and other student information. Show less

School Teacher

• Nov 2007 - Oct 2010

Full accountability for lesson planning, evaluations and classroom management for 26-32 students in a manner to produce/increase critical thinking skills. * Developed lesson plans that support project based learning, to ensure the attainment of grade-by-grade Illinois state learning standards. * Provided an innovative and challenging learning environment engaging in effective and appropriate classroom management. * Consistently ensured the social emotional well being of the "difficult" students were appropriately addressed in class. * Developed and maintained open lines of communication with each parent/guardian regarding the academic, social and emotional development of each student on an ongoing basis. * Administered and monitored monthly benchmark exams to address academic progression with specific attention paid towards developing and advancing subject area skill sets. * Collaborated with colleagues to design lesson plans, events, analyze the social-emotional and academic needs of students. * Communicated with wide audiences on a daily basis via various modes of communication: verbal, in writing, teleconferences, teacher/parent conferences, email and Powerschool. * Effectively collaborated with other staff members and community-based partnerships to form a positive, supportive team atmosphere. Show less

Teacher

• Oct 2002 - Oct 2007

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Associate Director of Admissions Keller Graduate School of Management

• Oct 2001 - Oct 2002

High-volume student recruitment position; responsible for driving growth in enrollment applications for master’s degrees and graduate certificate programs at Keller Graduate School of Management. * Appointed as Recruitment Project Manager, facilitating information sessions, graduate fairs, private receptions and open house events for prospective and newly admitted MBA students. * Member of the Evaluation Team, selecting and training Dean’s Student Admission Committee members to plan and coordinate MBA marketing and recruiting events. * Partnered with the director of admissions and junior advisors to analyze student qualifications, credentials and prior academic work to facilitate appropriate program placement. * Encouraged long-range student retention by promoting advanced degree programs, monitoring academic performance, providing supportive encouragement and addressing financial concerns. Show less

Assistant Director of Admissions, Marketing and Recruitment

• Oct 1993 - Oct 2001

Provided leadership, training and development to a team of admissions representatives to drive enrollment growth in degree and certificate programs. Responsible for building synergy and collaborative relationships among admissions representatives, financial aid personnel and new students during the orientation, financial aid application and degree planning processes. * Identified at-risk students and incomplete admissions, and partnered with the financial and education departments to obtain transcripts and ensure compliance with enrollment requirements. * Facilitated high levels of service to future students by assisting in acquisition of transcripts and resolution of questions/concerns to ensure students were fully prepared to start classes on time. * Met daily with admissions, financial aid and academic staff to develop and implement plans which ensured students received support and resources vital for their success. * Developed and coordinated on-campus student tours and recruitment fairs; participated in college fairs, community job fairs and other external events. * Collaborated with the director of admissions, deans, advisors, registrars, department heads and other units to assist applicants with financial aid, class scheduling and other preparations. * Partnered with managers to provide training and development for new and existing admissions advisors; mentored new employees to become top-performing representatives of the school. Show less