| 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. |
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References Available Online at Interfolio.com
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