Athena Harrison

1840 Wingate Lane Wheaton, IL 60189 Phone: (630) 681-7506 Cell: (773) 899-5177 E-Mail: Thena414@gmail.com
PLACEMENT PREFERENCES
Dedicated and enthusiastic educator eager to obtain a full time teaching position within a elementary level math and science classroom
in third or fourth grade.
EDUCATION
National Louis University July 2013 June 2014
M.ED Urban Education G.P.A.
National Louis University January 2012 June 2012
English Language Learner Endorsement G.P.A. 4.0/4.0
North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University August 2006 May 2010
B.S. Elementary Education G.P.A. 3.8/4.0
Wheaton Warrenville South High School August 2002 May 2006
General High School Diploma G.P.A. 4.4/5.0
CREDENTIALS
North Carolina Professional Educator Initial License in Elementary Education (K-6)
Illinois Professional Educator Initial License in Elementary Education Type 03 (K-9) with an English Language Learner Endorsement
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Morton School of Excellence (4
th
Grade Math & Science) August 2012 June 2014
AUSL Chicago Teacher Resident
Received intensive training for one full academic year under the supervision of a mentor teacher
Independently planned, co-planned, and implemented a variety of grade level lesson based on common core standards and Illinois
Science Assessment Framework standards
Taught heterogeneous whole group lessons and differentiated small group lesson according to RIT scores
Executed three full takeover experiences for a total of 3 weeks
RELATED TEACHING EXPERIENCE
CICS Wrightwood (Intermediate Paraprofessional) August 2012 June 2013
Assisted with 2
nd
grade literacy program (guided reading, BASS testing, spelling program, etc.)
Helped prepare and facilitate learning whenever needed
Substituted in emergency situations
Carried out ne-on-one and small group interventions and tutoring
Administered and proctored standardized test


2
CICS Wrightwood (1
st
/2
nd
Grade Teacher) June 2012 July 2012
Planned and taught lessons of all subjects based on the appropriate curriculum to meet academic standards
Utilized a variety of teaching styles and differentiation strategies to increase student achievement
Designed and executed a variety of assessments to measure growth and progress towards academic standards and goals
Communicated with families and promoted family and community involvement in the classroom
Managed classroom with organization, coherent procedures, consistent consequences, and rewarding incentives
Mill Street Elementary (5
th
Grade Paraprofessional) October 2011 May 2012
Taught differentiated lessons
Helped facilitate learning
Assisted with preparing for instruction and grading
Substituted in the absence of teaching team
Carried out one-on-one and small group interventions and tutoring
Berkeley 87 District Substitute (K-8) November 2010 October 2011
Executed teaching plans with fidelity
Facilitated learning and managed classroom behavior
Berkeley 87 Long Term Substitute (Media & 6
th
Grade) April 2011 June 2011
(One month I was a long-term substitute for K-5 media teacher and the other month for a 6
th
grade teacher)
Planned and taught lessons based on the appropriate curriculum to meet academic standards
Utilized a variety of teaching styles and differentiation strategies to increase student achievement
Designed and executed a variety of assessments to measure growth and progress towards academic standards and goals
Managed classroom with organization, coherent procedures, consistent consequences, and rewarding incentives
Communicated with families and promoted family and community involvement in the classroom
Worked cooperatively with team members and staff
Hampton Leadership Academy (1
st
Grade Student Teacher) January 2010 May 2010
Designed and executed a variety of assessments to measure growth and progress towards academic standards and goals
Planned and taught lessons based on the appropriate curriculum to meet academic standards
Managed classroom with organization, coherent procedures, consistent consequences, and rewarding incentives
Utilized a variety of teaching styles and differentiation strategies to increase student achievement
Communicated with families and promoted family and community involvement in the classroom
Thoroughly planned and located relevant field trips and completed them smoothly and safely

REFERENCES
Rastar West britebeautiful1@gmail.com
Kai Murray kmurray@auslchicago.org