Sasha Wasniak
6443 Clarendon Hills Road ~ Flossmoor, Illinois 60514 ~ 708/232.5976

Certification
Illinois Initial Elementary Certificate (Type 03), expected July 2002. Middle grade endorsements expected in language arts and social science.

Education
DePaul University, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, June 2002

Student Teaching: Gower East School, Flossmoor, 4th grade. Spring 2002.

  • Designed and implemented cross-curricular unit lessons.
  • Generated all lesson-planning, attendance, grade records, exam design and administration.
  • Actively participated in faculty meetings regarding curriculum redesign.
  • Presented a thematic unit on the Pioneer Age using integrated whole language concept teaching.
  • Assisted cooperating teacher in parent-conferences.

    • Teaching Related Experience

    Reading: Schwartz School, Oak Brook, 4th grade and Madison School, Lombard, 5th grade
  • Enhanced students' learning through storytelling and drama using the Directed Reading-Teaching Approach
  • Incorporated multi-cultural education ideas
  • Administered Informal Reading Inventory Test to students
  • Assisted in team teaching on units relating to the Revolutionary War period
  • Created and conducted an author unit on Chris Van Allsburg

    • Science: St. Alphonsus School, Chicago, 2nd grade and Gower Middle School, Burr Ridge, 6th grade

  • Administered Piagetian Interview Protocols and created hands-on experience lessons using small group cooperative learning techniques
  • Assisted in developing and teaching an experimental biology unit on crayfish
  • Guided students who had special needs and required extra help
  • Designed and presented a thematic unit on electricity utilizing scientific learning methods

    English As A Second Language: Oscar Mayer School, Chicago, 1st-3rd grade

  • Tutored English to Spanish native speakers to improve communication skills
  • Fluent in Polish, 6 yrs. background training in Spanish, 2 yrs. background training in French

    • Physical Education: St. Josaphat, Chicago, 4th grade

  • Participated on a teaching team in planning and instructing of a rhythmic and basketball unit
  • Carried out individual teaching responsibilities on a weekly basis

    Related Experiences/Activities

    Lunchroom Monitor and Recess Supervisor, Schwartz School, Sept. 1999-June 2000.
    Certified Advanced Water Safety Lifeguard, Chicagoland Area, summers 1998-present
    Swimming Instructor, The Aquatic Company, 2-10 yrs. old, 1996-2000

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