| CERTIFICATION |
Illinois Initial Secondary Certificate in English, January 2003. Middle grade endorsements expected in Language Arts and Social Studies. |
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| EDUCATION |
DePaul University, Chicago, IL, Bachelor of Arts, December 2002 |
| TEACHING PREPARATION |
Student Teaching, Fall 2002 |
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Delores Huerta High School, Chicago, IL. |
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Taught American Literature and Writing Composition to 9th and 11th graders.
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Organized and executed cooperative group learning tasks with several literary units.
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Implemented portfolio grading system in literature classroom.
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Structured lessons to meet the needs of exceptional learners.
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Incorporated new multicultural text into standard curriculum.
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Tutored students seeking additional guidance with course work.
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Regularly communicated with parents to acknowledge superior work and problem areas.
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Assessed student performance on formal basis during mid- and end-quarter grading.
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Informally communicated progress with students in individual conferences.
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Engaged students in poetry lesson by utilizing Internet to interact with poets online.
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Chaperoned field trips and school dance.
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Cheerleading–assisted in coaching and organizing and judging tryouts.
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Upward Bound Program, Columbia University, Chicago, IL. Oct 99-Jan 01 |
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Observed and instructed in a weekend educational program designed for underprivileged, college aspiring high school students.
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Illinois Literacy Volunteers of America, Chicago, IL, Winter 1999 |
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Assisted children and adults in acquiring or enhancing basic literacy skills.
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Elementary School Tutor, St. Barbara’s, Chicago, IL |
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Tutored underprivileged children in English skills. Utilized small group settings to increase involvement.
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| TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCES |
Trained Great Books Leader, 2002.
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Member, Student Government Association, DePaul University, 1999-2001. Vice President, 2001.
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Cheerleader, DePaul University, 1999-2002.
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| PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS |
Eager to coach cheerleading or sponsor student government. Interested in increasing students’ critical thinking skills through use of literature and interdisciplinary approaches. |
