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Christina M. Dazzo
cmdazzo@gmail.com
773-306-9600
6047 W. Matson Ave.
Chicago, IL 60646
OBJECTIVE

To apply my knowledge and leadership abilities to an Early Childhood

teaching position, Pre-K through Third. Eager to sponsor extracurricular activities.

EDUCATION
American College of Education
Certification: English as a Second Language

November 2015-Present

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, IL
Bachelor of Science in Education
Spring 2011
Major: Early Childhood Education
Concentration: Child and Family Studies
Certification: Birth-Grade 3 (type 04)
GPA: 3.31/4.0
Deans List- 2 semesters
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mary, Seat of Wisdom Catholic School
Park Ridge, IL
General Education Preschool 4 Teacher
August 2013-Present
Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number, letter recognition, and social skills.
Establish basic disciplinary rules and maintained order.
Keep progress notes evaluating behavior, development, and health-Report and discuss
any possible problems with specialists and parents.
Meet with parents whenever necessary to discuss progress or requirements.
Implement curriculum plans.
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and
revision of preschool programs.
Skokie Early Childhood Center District #68
Skokie, IL
General Education Preschool Teacher
August 2012-June 2013
Observed and evaluated childrens performance, behavior, social development, and
physical health.
Taught basic skills such as color, shape, number, and letter recognition, personal hygiene,
and social skills.
Organized and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social
development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.
Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops
to maintain and improve professional competence.
Skokie Early Childhood Center District #68
Skokie, IL
Special Education and General Education Teacher Assistant-Preschool January 2012-June 2012
Assisted the classroom teacher in performing day-to-day responsibilities efficiently.
Developed and implemented learning materials according to group and individual
requirements of children.
Monitored behavior of children during classroom activities and make reports on
individual participation, learning, behavior, and performance.
Assisted children in toileting and instructed them to adopt hygienic practices.
Attentive towards the health, safety, and physical needs of the children.

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Conducted several extracurricular activities in sports, arts, and academics that will bring
about social and extracurricular growth of the child.
Evaluated the childs progress and report of the progress details to the childs parents.

George B. Carpenter Elementary School District #64

Park Ridge, IL
Student Teacher-Second Grade, 8 weeks, Kindergarten, 8 weeks
August - December 2011
Followed curriculum guidelines and requirements of state and school standards.
Developed thematic unit on communities around major instructional goals.
Worked with students on an individual, small group, and whole class basis.
Planned daily and created and implemented lessons in all subject areas.
Met the needs of students of diverse backgrounds, cognitive abilities, and special needs.
Worked closely with Cooperating Teacher, grade level team members and staff.
Participated in collaborative team, staff, and district meetings, and extra curricular
Carpenter activities.
Taught in an environment where students were encouraged to demonstrate their
excellence each and every day.
Developed bulletin boards.
Assisted with individual student needs daily.
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
CPR Certified
Promethean Board
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Web Design
MSW Cheerleading Coach, Social Committee 2014-Present
Completion of English as a Second Language Certification by June 2016
REFERENCES
Julie Due
Principal at Mary, Seat of Wisdom School
847-825-2500

jdue@mswschool.org
Barbara Bultinck
Kindergarten Teacher at George B. Carpenter Elementary School
773-550-8678

bbultinck@d64.org
Sandra Howard
Student Teaching Supervisor
847-439-8352
howardsandy@comcast.net
Jac McBride
Director of Special Services
847-677-4560
Jmcbride@skokie68.org