Field Experience

Student Teaching, Jose de Diego Academy, Chicago, IL, Fall, 2021.

  • Taught with a 2nd grade pod Classroom, in person, with a total of 40 students

  • Taught literacy, math, science and SEL lessons in both small and full group settings


Resource Center/Technology Associate, Greeley & Crow Island Elementary Schools, Winnetka, IL, 08/2008 – Present

  • Assisted with technology needs of students and teachers

  • Taught K-4 computer/tablet skills, STEAM activities and keyboarding

  • Formed computer class curriculum

  • Supervised students during lunch and recess

Teacher, Adventures In Learning, Winnetka, IL., 06/2009 – present

  • Created a filmmaking and performance class called Star Wars and Special Effects

  • Taught four periods of classes over the course of five weeks


Classroom Observation, James McPherson Public School, Chicago, IL, Spring, 2019.

  • Observed a 3rd grade classroom for 10 hours; Worked as a teacher aide for 10 hours.

  • Observed classroom teacher utilizing classroom management techniques. Helped students with ADHD on math problems and quizzed students on their times tables.

Classroom Observation, Greeley Elementary School, Winnetka, IL., Fall, 2020.

  • Observed a 3rd grade classroom for 50 hours; Worked as a teacher aide.

  • Observed classroom teacher and 20 students in an in-person, hybrid model. Helped students with math, spelling, and reading.

  • Taught two literary lessons.


Education


Masters degree in Elementary Education, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL.

Professional Educator License with Masters Degree in Elementary Education

Bachelors degree in Film/Video, Columbia College, Chicago, IL.


Leadership & Volunteer Activities

Volunteer Teacher, Barrel of Monkeys, Chicago, IL, 01/2006 – 06/2008

  • Taught writing workshops with a team of Barrel of Monkeys Company Members.

  • Engaged 3-5th grade students in creative writing exercises and acting workshops

  • Performed stories written by students at all-school assembly

Skills


Computer: Google Suite, Pages, Keynote, iMovie, Green Screen, Schoology, Nearpod, Seesaw, Follett Destiny Library System, Typing Club maintenance, iPads, Apple TV, Smart Screens, PC and MAC troubleshooting.