First Grade Teacher
Lake Bluff School District 65
Greater Chicago Area
• Managed and taught a classroom of up to 23 six and seven-year-old students, resulting in promoting 100% of students to Second Grade. • Created and executed daily Guided Reading lessons, allowing students to be taught at their individual reading level. • Collaborated with teachers, administrators, support staff, and special services from other institutions to provide modifications and accommodations to meet the needs of students with exceptional needs.• Met with teammates and coworkers on a daily basis to improve student performance and classroom function.• Initiated the use of a unique behavior management system throughout the first grade level, resulting in marked improvement in student behavior, recognized by all school staff members.• Co-founded the Eco Club comprised of students taking part in earth-friendly activities, which aligned with the LEAD certification of the school.• Organized daily email and phone communication with students’ parents and guardians in order to keep consistent communication between home and school.• Managed key administrative functions including the daily filing, photocopying, ordering, and faxing needs to keep a fast-paced classroom successfully functioning.