Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Master’s of Education in Curriculum Technology and Educational Reform
December 2009
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Arts in English
December 1998
Certification
Illinois State Board of Education Standard Certificate
English/Language Arts, grades 6-12
Teaching Experience
South Elgin High School, South Elgin, Illinois
English Teacher, August 2005 to Present
• Teach tenth and eleventh grade students using comprehensive, motivating, and innovative best practices to foster and improve student learning
• Maintain an ordered and compelling learning environment based on positive reinforcement and respect
• Ensure mastery through the use of frequent formative assessments
• Modify lessons for students of varying ability levels
• Integrate technology by designing and moderating wikis and blogs as well as various classes in Moodle.
• Facilitate an interdisciplinary group of teachers to discuss curriculum and school climate
• Participate in frequent, informal classroom visits
• Attend monthly staff, department, and advisory committee meetings
School District U-46, Elgin, Illinois
Curriculum Roadmap Writing Team Member, September 2006 to Present
• Assist in the development and writing of a standards-based writing-intensive curriculum
• Collaborate on a regular basis with a district-wide team of teachers, administrators, and consultants
Streamwood High School, Streamwood, Illinois
English Teacher, August 2004 to June 2005
• Engaged ninth and tenth grade students from a variety of backgrounds using inclusive and authentic lesson plans
• Actively collaborated with freshman teams to co-plan lessons and address individual student needs
• Implemented a wide variety of strategies including cooperative learning and differentiated instruction
• Designed curriculum that reflects a student-centered approach
Bartlett High School, Bartlett, Illinois
English Teacher, March 2004 to June 2004
• Taught tenth and eleventh grade students using a district adopted curriculum to meet state goals and improve student learning
• Collaborated with many teachers regarding planning, management, and assessment ideas
Koga Shi Board of Education, Koga shi, Japan
Assistant Language Teacher – Seventh through Ninth Grades, July 2000 to July 2002
• Prepared and adapted English as a Foreign Language curriculum for Japanese junior high school and adult students
• Became a member of the school community through involvement with a variety of student clubs, school functions, local festivals, and teaching responsibilities
• Supervised translations of Japanese-to-English at Koga City Hall
Southeast Junior High, Iowa City, Iowa
Classroom Associate for students with Moderate Mental Disabilities, March 1999 to June 1999
• Developed and implemented individual curriculum adaptations and accommodations as an integral member of the classroom team
• Worked with a diverse support staff including general and special education teachers; and physical, occupational, and speech/language therapists
