career objective                              

student-focused educator eager to contribute expertise toward actively supporting the academic community in delivering quality educations and optimizing individual and group performance

profile                                                

 

ø  il teaching certificates: type 04, early childhood and type 03, k-9

ø  early childhood teacher with over a decade of experience in facilitating effective educational programs at multiple grade levels, with a strong focus on physical, mental, and social development

ø  strategically introduce, launch and integrate proactive programs and cutting-edge technologies to promote a motivating learning environment; extensive experience in establishing and managing every day math, saxon math, power writing, and literacy-based reading programs as well as language arts, math and science centers

ø  talent for building collaborative, productive relationships with students, parents and faculty

ø  effectively plan/lead parent workshops and successfully recruit and supervise parent volunteers

ø  have taken the personal initiative to tutor students through after-school programs with princeton review and newton programs, illustrating commitment to education

 

professional experience                

 

alexandre dumas elementary school                                                                             2003-2008

preschool for all teacher

  facilitated a structured, child-centric learning environment conducive to supporting students in maximizing their potential

  efficiently implemented creative curriculum (cc.net) for optimal planning and assessment

  capitalized on resources such as everyday math program for early childhood as well computer technologies to enhance academic outcomes

  strategically planned and led informative parent workshops

kindergarten teacher

  delivered full-day classroom instruction in language arts, math and science centers, using everyday math, a balanced literacy program and esel resources as well as daily journaling tools

 

granville t. woods academy                                                                                         1995-2003

first grade teacher, proficiently established and steered center-based math and science programs

  effectively managed/used literacy-based reading program and power writing programs

kindergarten teacher              

  instructed both full-day and half-day classes, including presenting direct instruction reading program

  expanded and enhanced learning opportunities by introducing saxon math program and creating math, language arts and science centers

education                                           

master of arts in education, early childhood education, governors state university, 1999- gpa: 3.97

bachelor of arts in elementary education, governors state university, 1993

 

activities/community involvement

volunteer, family assistance supporting victims of domestic violence, south suburban family shelter
 

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging new career opportunity in early childhood education and am submitting my resume for review; in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include a career spanning from 1995 to present and in classrooms ranging from preschool through first grade.  i am a resourceful, innovative teacher who capitalizes on technologies and varied educational programs to enhance classroom performance and i am consistently committed to supporting my students in achieving their academic and personal potential.  i have successfully introduced and managed diverse math, reading and writing programs, as well as multi-subject centers, and am highly effective in building critical relationships with students, parents and faculty.  additionally, i am a solutions-focused, motivating leader adept in managing classrooms. my credentials include state of illinois teaching certificates type 04, early childhood and type 03,

k-9, as well as a master of arts in education and bachelor of arts in elementary education.

 

as a staff member, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your school, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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