Resume

Languages
Personal Profile
Education
Teaching Experience
Volunteer Teaching Experience
Volunteer Leadership Experiences
Achievements and Awards

Languages

English, Spanish

Professional Profile

Dedicated worker with team player attitude
Highly-flexible and self-motivated to keep students engaged
Knowledgeable about technology

Education

Northern Illinois University, Naperville, IL
Elementary Endorsement
Date of Completion: December 2019

Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
Bachelor of Science, English and Spanish for Secondary Education
Date of Completion: April 2013

Teaching Experience

2nd Grade Team Lead
August 2022 – June 2025 | Pingree Grove, IL 

  • mentored new teammates or staff members; helped with onboarding
  • maintained pacing of all curricula to increase coverage from 80% to 100%
  • facilitated regular team meetings to review student progress, share best practices, and find solutions to challenges
  • coordinated and delegated responsibilities to team members to ensure best learning for students
  • organized and led PLC meetings to analyze student data, share instructional strategies, and ensure progress towards school-wide educational goals

2nd Grade Teacher
August 2021 – June 2025 | Pingree Grove, IL 

  • developed and implemented differentiated, engaging lessons that aligned with state standards
  • adapted instructional strategies and lessons to meet the needs of individual students, including those with special needs and English language learners
  • utilized formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress
  • conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress, strengths, and areas of improvement
  • established and maintained a positive, supportive classroom environment that promoted inclusion, respect, and safety to all students
  • maintained open communication with parents through newsletters, emails, and phone calls

Permanent Building Substitute Teacher, K-6th grade 
January 2020 – June 2021 | Palatine, IL 

  • built rapport with students, parents, and other staff to foster a positive learning environment
  • provided instructional support and classroom management in the absence of the teacher to ensure learning continued
  • followed detailed lesson plans to maintain continuation of learning and adjusted as necessary
  • adapted quickly to new situations and different teaching environments across multiple grade levels and subjects

Substitute Teacher, K-8th grade
August 2019 – January 2020 | Schaumburg, IL 

  • implemented lesson plans according to current best practices
  • facilitated small group lessons, large group lessons, and one on one support
  • utilized technology to help facilitate discussion and lessons
  • communicated with teachers verbally and through written notes about student behavior and lesson outcomes 
  • assisted other teachers or staff as needed throughout the day

Special Education Program Assistant, K-3 & 5th Grade (one-on-one) 
July 2017 – July 2019 | Palatine, IL 

  • supervised a wide arrange of general education and special education students during recess and lunch duty as well as in the classroom and during specials
  • lead reading groups with lesson plans provided by the teacher
  • assessed student abilities and struggles to provide better instruction and intervention
  • directed students through guided and independent activities
  • deescalated students and communicate in a variety of ways including using visuals or communication boards
  • assisted in building students’ social skills and problem-solving skills in a self-contained classroom and in non-self-contained settings such as specials or recess.

Substitute Teacher, K-8th grade
November 2016 – June 2017 | Schaumburg, IL 

  • maintained attendance records
  • implemented lesson plans
  • assisted lead teachers during push-in support
  • utilized technology to help facilitate discussion and lessons

English and Spanish teacher, 7th though 12th grade
September 2013-June 2015 | Walkerville, MI

  • engaged students with daily lessons aligned to the Common Core (for English) and ACTFL standards (for Spanish)
  • adjusted lessons based on student’s individual needs and abilities
  • attended IEP meetings and offered input on student’s achievements and needs
  • supervised students on creating the school newspaper and yearbook
  • supported students on creating and fulfilling individual goals on reading throughout the year

Summer Migrant Program, 7th and 8th grade
June 2013-August 2013 | Walkerville, MI

  • built rapport with students through daily interactions
  • engaged students in daily lessons that emphasized math and reading

Student Teaching, 7th and 8th grade Spanish and English 6th grade English
January 2012-April 2012 | Ann Arbor Charter Township, MI

  • built rapport with students through interactions
  • tutored 8th graders for their high school credit exam
  • attended parent-teacher meetings
  • attended district, school, and subject related meetings
  • attended student events
  • attended meetings regarding student academic progress with school officials and other teachers
  • participated in student-staff volleyball game

Pre-Student Teaching, 7th grade Spanish and 6th grade English
Fall 2009 | Ann Arbor Charter Township, MI

  • supervised students
  • instructed students for class assignments
  • aided teacher where necessary

Volunteer Teaching Experiences

Classroom Aid, Kindergarten and First
September-December 2012 | Hanover Park, IL

  • supervised assessment for sight words
  • led small group reading activities
  • assessed comprehension of reading materials and vocabulary

ESL Instructor, Adults
2007-2008, 2010 | Ypsilanti, MI 

  • created lessons for intermediate speakers of English
  • built rapport with students through conversations
  • discussed current events with students
  • presented culturally appropriate lessons to help educate students on US customs and traditions

Volunteer Leadership Experiences

President and Vice-President for Leadership Advisory Board
2011-2012 | Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti, MI 

  • created programs to engage residents into interacting with community
  • worked as a team with several individuals, delegating tasks as needed
  • conducted weekly meetings
  • supervised the other members on the executive board
  • created a scrapbook of activities for the year

New Student Orientation Leader
2011 | Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti, MI 

  • created stimulating ice breaker games to introduce freshmen to other students
  • guided students to campus buildings that they would need to know for classes
  • engaged and incorporated shy students into large group and small group activities

Achievements and Awards

  • Hall of the Year, April 2012 for work as President/Vice-President of Hall Government
  • Leader of the Year, April 2011
  • Sigma Delta Pi, National Spanish Honors Society, March 2009 – April 2012
  • Honors College, September 2006 – April 2012