Résumé
Education
Special Education,
Methods & Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL
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Graduate Program Course
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4.0 GPA
B.A. Degree with Honors in English Teaching, Secondary Education Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, IN
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Academic Honors Program Member
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3.88 overall GPA
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Degree awarded with academic distinction
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Outstanding Student for the English Department, 2008
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Vice Chancellor’s Academic Scholarship Recipient
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First Place Stark-Tinkham Winner for an Undergraduate Non-Fiction Essay
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Recommended for Alpha Upsilon Alpha Honor Society of the International Reading Association serving the field of reading and language arts
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Dean’s List and Semester’s Honors Recipient throughout academic career
License
State of Illinois Professional Educator's License
State of Indiana Professional Educator's License
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English/Language Arts, 6-12
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“Highly Effective” educator
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Perfect Score and ETS Recognition of Excellence for the Indiana Praxis II Licensure Exam: English Language, Literature, and Composition: Content Knowledge
Publications & Research
Teaching
experience
New Trier High School
Winnetka, IL
10th, 11th, Honors 10th (Level 3), Honors 11th (Level 3), Special Needs
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Teach a range of composition, literature, American Literature, and special needs students (including a course with a special education instructional assistant)
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Monitor the growth and progress of over 100 students
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Member of the 10th and 11th grade curriculum committees, emphasizing opportunities to incorporate literature with diverse voices as well as planning PERA assessments
Hobart High School
Hobart, IN
10th, 11th, 11th Advanced Placement, 12th Advanced Placement, Concurrent Enrollment (dual credit), Composition, Special Needs
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Teach a range of composition, literature, Advanced Placement, and special needs students (high ability to below grade level, including mild emotional and learning disabilities)
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Advanced Placement approved and trained by the College Board
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Language and Composition, Literature and Composition
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Evaluated as “Innovating” and “Highly Effective” under the Robert Marzano evaluation system
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Conduct “Close Reading,” argumentative writing, PARCC/CCR, and ACT professional development workshops for School City of Hobart district employees
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Monitor the growth and progress of over 100 students yearly
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PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Support) and College and Career Readiness board member
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Approved by Purdue North Central for teaching Concurrent Enrollment (Dual Credit) Courses at Hobart High School
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Responsible for creating and integrating curriculum for the English department (grades 9-12, CEP, and AP) with an emphasis on Common Core and College Board Standards
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Sophomore Class Sponsor, Academic Superbowl Sponsor/Coach, AP Sponsor, After-school English Tutor
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Volunteer for the National Honor Society, Team LEAD, Booster Club, Talent Show, Spellbowl, Prom, and homecoming activities
“Teaching Students to Write in an Urban School District: Responding to the Voices of Student Writers”
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Published and presented at the 2009 Learning College Conference at Ivy Tech Community College
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Published and presented at the 17th Annual Clement S. Stacey Research Conference at Purdue University Calumet
Past Related
Experience
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Long-term English Language Arts Substitute Teacher Clark Middle School, Dyer, IN
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Teaching Assistant for the English Department Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, IN
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English Department Lab Consultant
Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, IN
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After School Tutoring Coach
Brain Hurricane, Beveridge Elementary School, Gary, IN/Chicago, IL
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Writing Center Tutor and Supplemental Instructor
Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, IN
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Head Cheerleading Coach
Hammond Area YMCA, Hammond, IN