Resume

__**Objective: **__
====To obtain a Library position which will utilize my previous experience and education, while also allowing me further professional development and growth. ====

__**Education: **__ **Illinois State University** Normal, IL Post Baccalaureate Certificate in School Librarianship Focus Area: Library Science Endorsement Anticipated: August 2013

**Northern Illinois University** DeKalb, IL Bachelor of Science in Education Degree Received: May 2000

//Associate in Science Degree // Degree Received: December 1997
 * Waubonsee Community College **Sugar Grove, IL

 __**Related Experience:**__  **Geneva Community School District #304 Geneva, IL** August 2011- <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Geneva Middle School North, 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Develop and implement daily lesson plans for two blocks of Language Arts classes.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Collaborate with fellow team members

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">**Community Unit School District #303 St. Charles, IL** 10/2008-Present <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Substitute Teacher
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Carry out lesson plans left by the regular teacher.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Assume attendance taking responsibilities, complete all reports normally required of the regular teacher.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Manage classroom and student discipline.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Complete the regular assignments of the teacher, including supervision assignments such as bus duty, hall duty, study hall, and lunchroom/recess duty
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Ready and willing to work as needed with administrative personnel during free periods.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">I have substitute taught at all grade levels in the district including in special education.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> **Kaneland Community School District #302 Maple Park, IL** August 2001-January 2003 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">7th Grade Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Developed and implemented units and daily lesson plans for two 7th grade blocks of Language Arts and Social Studies
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Collaborated with fellow team teachers.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Established rules and procedures for routine classroom activities and student behavior.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Informed parents of student progress, conducted student & parent conferences.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Worked together with Special Education teachers, aides, and Reading Specialist.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Administered standardized tests.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">**Hinckley/Big Rock Community School District #429 Hinckley, IL** August 2000- May 2001 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">6th, 7th, 8th, Grade Language Arts Teacher (1 Year Maternity Leave Job Assignment)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Planned and presented daily lesson plans and units for 2 sections of each grade on writing, reading skills, and usage.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Met daily with fellow team teachers to discuss students, activities, teaching units, etc.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Worked together with Special Education teachers and aides.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Implemented the use of Literature Circles with each grade level.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Guided 8th grade students through researching and writing a research paper on Civil War topics, which coincided with the same unit in Social Studies. Worked in partnership with Social Studies teacher on unit.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Conducted student and parent conferences.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Administered standardized tests.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Attended staff meetings and in-service training days.

__**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Certifications: **__ * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Progressing towards Post Baccalaureate Certificate in School LibrarianshipAugust 2013
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Self-Contained General Education Kindergarten – Grade 2000
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Middle Grade Language Arts Endorsement 2000
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Middle Grades Social Science 2000

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> Dave Anderson, Mayor of Elburn <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">502 W. Reader Street <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Elburn, IL 60119 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">630.365.9139
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">References: __**

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Brenda Gonzalez, 6th Grade Language Arts Teacher, Wredling Middle School <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">740 May Street <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Geneva, IL 60134 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">630.443.3360 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Brenda.gonzalez@d303.org

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Robert Woodrick, Retired Middle School Principal <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">353 Normandie Drive <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Sugar Grove, IL 60554 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">630.466.0371