Resume

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Mary C. Esquivel

686 Bernard Drive • Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089

(773) 837-8449 • mcwelk@gmail.com

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OBJECTIVES

1. To obtain a challenging position in an educational institution dedicated to the successful development of its students.

2. To use my knowledge, experience, and talents to motivate young people to become life-long learners and productive

members of society.

3. To use my leadership, teamwork, and organizational skills to motivate and assist other teachers in their chosen profession.

EDUCATION

National-Louis University, Lisle, Illinois

• Masters of Education in Administration and Supervision June, 2012

Certification: Type 75 Principal

Dominican University, River Forest, Illinois

• Bachelor of Arts: Social Science and History May, 2004

GPA: 3.8/4.0 Magna cum Laude

• Completion of Teaching Certificate: Secondary Education January, 2006

Certification: Type 09 Secondary

WORK EXPERIENCE

St. James School, Arlington Heights, Illinois August, 2007 – Present

• Junior High Social Studies teacher

• Junior High Religion teacher

Evanston Township High School District 202, Evanston, Illinois February-June, 2006

• Substitute teacher

Maine Township District 207, Park Ridge, Illinois February-June, 2006

• Substitute teacher

ADMINISTRATIVE INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

Leadership Academy, Archdiocese of Chicago Office of Catholic Schools September, 2014-April, 2015

• Shadowed a school principal for a day

• Reviewed and discussed topics pertinent to school leadership

St. James School, Arlington Heights, Illinois August, 2010-April, 2012

• Attended School Board, District Articulation, and Principals’ Council meetings

• Researched educational policies

• Supervisory observations of teachers, including pre-planning and feedback meetings

• Analyzed curriculum initiatives and created a curriculum development plan

• Analyzed a current School Improvement Plan and created a SIP development process

• Developed a faculty Professional Development program

• Analyzed and developed school budgets

• Interviewed school Business Manager and Facilities Project Manager

• Interviewed a Capital Campaign organizer in regards to fundraising

• Developed a school improvement project for renovating a gymnasium

• Researched school case laws

• Analyzed a current school marketing plan

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Royal Family Kids’ Camp, Belvidere, Illinois June, 2012-June, 2016

• Summer camp counselor for foster children ages 6-12 who have experienced abuse in their lives

• Participate in monthly activities for the foster children

• Organize and participate in fundraisers throughout the year to support the camp

COACHING EXPERIENCE

St. James School, Arlington Heights, Illinois August, 2007 - Present

Dominican University, River Forest, Illinois August, 2004 –June, 2011

Adversity Southside Volleyball Club, Evanston, Illinois November, 2002-July, 2006

Loyola Academy, Wilmette, Illinois March, 2005-May, 2006

Glenbard North High School, Carol Stream, Illinois August - November, 2005

Nemesis Volleyball Club, Oak Park, Illinois November, 2001-May, 2002

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

Athletics Hall of Fame, Resurrection College Prep High School, 2015

Athletics Hall of Fame, Dominican University, 2013

Heart of the School Award Recipient, St. James School, 2012

Heart of the School Award Nominee, St. James School, 2010, 2011 & 2012

Leadership Award Nominee, Office of Catholic Schools, 2011

Rising Star Award Nominee, Office of Catholic Schools, 2009

WORK ACTIVITIES

Scholastic Bowl Team Moderator

School Geography Bee Moderator

School Economic Poster Contest Moderator

Former National Junior Honor Society Moderator

Former Student Council Moderator

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)

National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS)

SKILLS

SMARTBoard, Apple Classroom, PowerSchool

Google Classroom, Google Drive, Google Sites, and other Google Applications

Microsoft Office

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Volleyball Coach - Middle School, High School, and Collegiate levels

Runner – Marathons and Half-Marathons

Competitive Volleyball and Softball athlete

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Team, Faculty, and Curriculum meetings and in-services

Off-campus educational workshops

Online educational workshops