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452 S Middleton Palatine, IL 60067
Phone: (847) 778-2153 E-Mail: [email protected]
Professional Objective
Balance and manage personnel, instruction, operations, and resources to cultivate an effective
learning environment for developing creative, young minds.
Education/Certification
Concordia University Chicago Anticipated 2017
MA School Leadership, Illinois Principal Preparation Program
University of Illinois at Chicago Graduated 2012
BFA Art Education, Summa cum Laude
Illinois Type 09 Certification
Middle Grades Endorsement
Professional Experience
Waukegan High School 2015-Present
Visual Arts Teacher
o Taught Commercial Photography and Art I
o Backward-mapped unit plans to help students develop a deep understanding of content
Teacher Leader
o Created a comprehensive and engaging district wide arts curriculum
o Directed technology professional development on 1:1 Chromebook Training for
Fine Arts and Foreign Language department teachers
Roberto Clemente International Baccalaureate World School 2012-2015
Visual Arts Teacher
o Taught AP 2D Studio Art, Digital Imaging, Photography, Art 1, and Art 2
o Developed a contemporary art curriculum incorporating Common Core literacy standards
o Sponsor of Art, Photography, and Anime clubs and co-sponsor of Yearbook
o Lead art curator for the IB Americas Conference 2015
Fine Arts Department Chair
o Created & led professional development plan for dept. based on Harvard Data Wise Cycle
o Measured student growth by tracking CCSS and CRS literacy data
o Led Fine Arts team in curriculum writing by approving unit plans & providing feedback
o Instructional coach to help develop teacher practice
o Managed the budget for the department including ordering resources
11th Grade Level Teacher Leader
o Led Junior team teachers in bi-weekly meetings reviewing student behavior, attendance,
and academic performance data and applied growth plans to reach SMART goals
o Created and implemented professional development plan for student-centered classrooms
Instructional Leadership Team
o Collaborated with senior leadership team, department chairs, grade level leads, and culture
and climate team to create school policies and school wide professional development
452 S Middleton Ave Palatine, IL 60067
Phone: (847) 778-2153 E-Mail: [email protected]
Professional Personnel Leadership Committee
o Elected by faculty to help create the Continuous Improvement Work Plan with
senior leadership team
o Helped develop an expenditure plan for the school’s lump sum allocation from CPS
Related Professional Experience
Oak Park and River Forest High School 2012
Fine Arts Student Teacher
o Implemented a curriculum that combined the Elements and Principles with a
contemporary focus
o Co-Sponsored Photography Club and Yearbook
Certifications and Professional Conference Training
o International Baccalaureate Training: Middle Years Program Category 1,
Diploma Program Category 1 and 2, Career Program
o AP Studio Art Workshop
o Common Core State Standards Training with David Pook
Related Experience
Camp Invention Summer 2012
Instructor
o Taught an innovative science curriculum focusing on magnetism
Spiral Workshop Fall 2011
Faculty member
o Collaboratively developed lesson plans for a Saturday morning art education program for
Chicago area high school students.
o Incorporated aesthetic, conceptual and technical objectives to develop a dynamic curriculum
centered on contemporary investigation of generative themes.
Positive Strokes Art School 2009 – 2011
Art Instructor
o Taught ceramics to elementary/high school students and adults
Technical Abilities
o Proficient in Adobe CS6, Microsoft Office programs, Windows and Mac OS X
Honor Societies/ Organizations
o Golden Key International Honor Society
o Phi Kappa Phi Honor Fraternity
o National Society of Collegiate Scholars
o Talent Tuition Award UIC Spring 2011
o Daughters of the American Revolution