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Professional Summary

Dedicated teacher looking to obtain an administrative position as a principal in a district where skills can be used to improve the quality of education by providing instructional leadership, fostering a safe environment conducive to learning, and championing parental involvement. Experience with grant writing, fundraising and community involvement.

Work History
Highland Middle School - TeacherHighland, IL08/2014 - Current
  • Consistently saw dramatic growth in students' math abilities
  • Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student centered learning
  • Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
  • Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals
  • Administered standardized testing
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement
  • Coordinated education-based field trips from start to completion
  • Taught daily classes in algebra and honors algebra to prep school students
  • Developed fundraisers and completed grant documentation to raise money for district
  • Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
  • Collaborated closely with peers to create cross-curricular lessons and activities to integrate learning
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives in math
Highland Elementary - TeacherHighland, IL08/2006 - 05/2014
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student centered learning
  • Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
  • Developed rapport with students and families, building positive classroom community
HCUSD5 Political Advocates for Children's Education Committee - VolunteerHighland, IL06/2005 - 05/2009
  • Worked closely with Highland school district's superintendent and school board members to solicit more school funding from legislators in Springfield
Madison County Juvenile Center/SIUE - TutorHighland, IL01/2005 - 11/2005
  • Educated students on study tips and exam strategies
  • Provided one-on-one and small group reading and math instruction
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce anxiety of failure
  • Developed student confidence though attentive instruction in math and reading
Affiliations

Kappa Delta Pi - Educational Honor Society

Psi Chi - Psychology Honor Society

Highland Jaycees

Additional Information

Leadership Experience:

• Team Coordinator for 6 Red Team for 4 years

• Market Day Coordinator for HMS

• Math HUB Representative for 6 years

• Highland Jaycees Chairman of the Board

• Highland Jaycees President

• Highland Jaycees Vice President

• Highland Jaycees Individual Development Vice President

• Schweizerfest Chair - Planned, organized, and directed all aspects of the festival for two years

Skills
  • Curriculum Development
  • Fundraising
  • Classroom Management
  • Classroom discipline
  • Student progress reporting
  • Middle school education
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Inquiry-based learning
  • RTI familiarity
  • Common Core learning standards
  • Team Leadership
  • Community engagement
  • Multitasking ability
  • Student and parent relations
  • Grant writing
Education
12/2013McKendree UniversityLebanon, ILAdministration - Type 75 Certification
05/2010McKendree UniversityLebanon, ILMasters: Educational Studies
  • GPA 4.0/4.0
05/2006Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEdwardsville, ILBachelor of Science: Elementary Education

GPA: 3.7/4.0

  • Graduated summa cum laude
  • Vice President and Fundraising Chair of Kappa Delta Pi - Educational Honor Society
  • Endorsed to teach math, social science, general science, and language arts.
05/2006Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEdwardsville, ILBachelor of Science: Psychology

GPA: 3.7/4.0

  • Graduated summa cum laude
  • Member of Psi Chi - Psychology Honor Society
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Highland Middle School
  • Highland Elementary
  • HCUSD5 Political Advocates for Children's Education Committee
  • Madison County Juvenile Center/SIUE

School Attended

  • McKendree University
  • Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Job Titles Held:

  • Teacher
  • Volunteer
  • Tutor

Degrees

  • Administration - Type 75 Certification
    Masters : Educational Studies
    Bachelor of Science : Elementary Education
    Bachelor of Science : Psychology

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