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Maywood, Illinois, United States

Aggregated curriculum resources with previous teaching experience and test scores to create a new Reading 1 intervention course Created new Film and Theatre courses through collaboration and backwards planningPlanned, promoted, and led a new Poetry Club, which grew by 8 students in a semester Entered and analyzed student data for growth patterns and.

Streamwood

- Assessed students in reading comprehension and decoding abilities using IRLA- Planned and implemented skill - based lessons to students who perform two - to four - grade levels below their assigned grade- Collaborated with department to align curriculum with MAP scores, IRLA levels, and CCSS- Created whole - school resources to support multilingual.

Park Ridge, Illinois

 Instructed students using individualized learning plans and personalized curricula to strengthen areas of academic weakness Mentored high school students in ACT and SAT testing strategies with both prescribed and supplemental materials

North Chicago

Adapted and modified Junior level American Literature curriculum for students who read at a middle school level, in order to accommodate a variety of academic needs and post-secondary goals. Implemented SAT test preparation, with a focus on the English section, weekly for consistent practice with content and testing strategies Collaborated with.

Chicago

Crafted original British Literature and AP Literature courses to appropriately prepare and challenge students for college level reading and writing Implemented existing Freshmen curriculum and adapted it to meet the accommodations of students with learning differences to ensure academic success Tutored struggling students outside of class in order for.

Des Plaines, IL

 Researched, curated, and organized teaching materials for thematic units for all levels of ESL students which focused on guided reading, writing skills, and critical thinking Co-taught differentiated instruction though the implementation of Reader’s Workshop Designed and taught lesson plans for social studies classes with accommodations and.

Park Ridge, IL

 Conducted preliminary assessment on patients using state of the art equipment General office duties including greeting and checking in customers, scheduling appointments,answering the phone, accessing insurance benefits, and filing Assist customers with choosing and fitting glasses while utilizing company software and tools

Lake Forest, IL

Stage Manager (Intern) for the 6th-12th grade summer camp, which produced Once On This Island, Jr. - Lead large group activities that strengthen the ensemble and teach theatre skills-Collaborate with the director to achieve desired production outcomes-Manage 20 actors and accompanying props and costumes simultaneously during performances

 Created and executed differentiated lesson plans, materials, and assessments for two thematic units that incorporated multiple uses of technology Collaborated with cooperating teachers and team members to create a diverse, student-centered curriculum that focused on analysis and problem solving Integrated theatre techniques into the Freshmen Written.

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

• Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School Early Field Participant Paxton, IL Fall 2015
• Collaborated with a cooperating teacher to plan and execute 3 lesson plans
• Facilitated classroom discussions in Senior Literature and Independent Study classes
• Aided cooperating teacher in grading Franklin Middle School Early Field Participant Champaign, IL Spring 2015
• Developed and executed 2 lesson plans
• Coached students to analyze and write about the classroom texts

Masters Of Education, Literacy Education, 4.0

graduation anticipated August 2021

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English/Language Arts Teacher Education

Activities and Societies: New Revels Players Theatre Troupe English Student Council Journal of English and Germanic Philology Epsilon.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Literature And Secondary Education

Activities and Societies: Theatre (New Revels Players Theatre Troupe, Allen Hall Players, Penny Dreadful Players) English Student Council.

Master Of Education - Med, Literacy, 4.0