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Professional Profile
Highly motivated, experienced educator; comprehensive skills in curriculum, staff development and communication; committed to ideals of life-long learning; adherent to concepts of tolerance and mutual respect; recognized as a highly effective trainer, presenter, writer, facilitator; energized by interpersonal relationships and community growth; stimulated by challenge and change; consummate attention to detail and accuracy.
Professional Experiences: Education
Educational Consulting, June 2004 through Present
Independent Contractor
- Develop customized, interactive workshops throughout Illinois school districts
- Presented 200+ workshops for Illinois schools grades K - 12
- Support RESPRO initiatives through numerous Illinois Regional Offices of Education as professional development facilitator
- Provide classroom demonstration lessons grades 2 - 12
- Train teachers / administrators in Differentiated Instruction to Build Cognitive Skill, Content Area Reading Strategies, Assessment & Standardized Testing, Incorporating Technology in the Classroom, Creating a Standards Aligned Curriculum
- Lead Curriculum Writing Initiatives in large and small districts
- Design and evaluate assessments measuring cognitive achievement
- Analyze district data: standardized test scores, surveys, curricular approaches
- Connect current brain research, classroom approaches and student achievement
High School English Teacher, 1988 - 2004
United Township High School
East Moline IL 61244-4200
- Developed integrated curriculum of English & Social Studies for senior high students
- Developed research studies to assess achievement effects of SAC implementation
- Presented research findings and innovative curricular designs to 50+ Midwest teacher audiences
- Refined teaching instruction to incorporate technology and pedagogy
- Served on various educational committees designed to improve curricular delivery
- Deft with the realm of public school students: advanced placement to remedial
Presentation Highlights
National & State Conferences
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| lllinois Coalition for Educating at-Risk Youth
Raising Student Achievement
National Council for Teachers of English |
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December 2009
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| Illinois Reading Council |
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| March 2009 |
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| Illinois Coalition for Education at-Risk Youth |
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| March 2009 |
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| 32nd Day of Reading |
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| November 2008 |
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| Illinois Education & Tech Conference |
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| November 2007 |
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Connections '07 |
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| Spring 2007 |
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| Connections '04
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| Spring 2004 |
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| Illinois NCLB Conference |
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| Spring 2004 |
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| Plagiarism & Copyright Law |
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| Spring 2003 |
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| NCTE International Shakespeare Conference |
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| Winter 1998 |
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| Partnership for Student Success |
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| Fall 1998 |
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| ISBE Alternative Learning Fall Conference |
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| Fall 1997 |
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| Connections '97 |
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| Spring 1997 |
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| Connections '96 |
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| Spring 1996 |
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| Bellville College : Classroom Relevance |
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| Spring 1995 |
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| Moving through the '90s |
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| Spring 1995 |
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| Linkages Conference |
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| Fall 1994 |
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| The Challenge of the '90s |
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| Fall 1994 |
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| Strengthening English & Social Science Skills |
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| Fall 1993 |
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| National Tech Prep Conference |
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| Fall 1993 |
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| Using Cooperative Learning |
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| Fall 1992 |
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| Scientific Literacy & Tech Prep |
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Honors & Accolades
- Listed in four annual publications of Who¡¦s Who in America¡¦s Teacher
- Named "Most Influential Teacher" by Western Illinois University Teacher Ed Program
- Twice awarded Lincoln College "Outstanding Teacher" Certification
- Recipient of John Deere Harvester Recognition Award for Outstanding Professionalism
Published Work
- Newspaper Publications: Q. C. Times, Moline Dispatch, Rock Island Argus
- Photojournalist: 35 human interest articles ranging from national politics to national sporting events
- "P.O.I.N.T. Down the Mississippi." Accent on Living. Spring 1985.
- "Winning Wheels Provides New Hope for Wheelchair Bound." Riverbend. 1985.
Education
Illinois State University
Curriculum & Instruction
EdD (ABD)
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Master of Arts: Linguistics & Literature |
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Western Illinois University
MA: Educational Administration | Augustana College
Bachelor of Arts Degree: English |
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