LAURA D.

WIPF
(773) 425-9388 LauraWipf328@gmail.com
Objective____________________________________________________________________________________ To obtain an elementary school teaching position (grades 1-2) in a diverse setting where I can best utilize my instructional abilities. Education___________________________________________________________________________________ National Louis University, Chicago, Illinois In progress Masters Degree/Elementary Education Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, Illinois Bachelors Degree/Elementary Education cum laude Shenandoah University, Winchester, Virginia 2005-2007

1999-2003

Certification_________________________________________________________________________________ Elementary Education, Illinois Ju ne 2007 Type-03 Certificate (Kindergarten-Grade 9) Middle School endorsement in Social Science. Teaching___________________________________________________________________________________ Academy for Urban School Leadership, Chicago, Illinois July 2012-June 2013 nd Resident Teacher (2 Grade, Johnson School of Excellence) Analyzed NWEA MAP test data for determining small groups. Documented weekly data for struggling students to initiate the RTI process. Developed behavior goal/monitoring system for student in RTI. Collaborated weekly with 2nd grade teachers to discuss learning goals and instructional approaches. Executed incentive system for classroom management. Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, Illinois September 2008-June 2011 Substitute Teacher Substitute for various elementary schools throughout the city, primarily McAuliffe Elementary. Wentworth Elementary School, Chicago, Illinois November 2007-June 2008 Teacher: Grade 3 Executed balanced literacy program with reading and writing workshops. Used STEP Literacy Assessment program to level students for guided reading groups. Incorporated Math Trailblazers series. Taught Foss Science curriculum. Chopin Elementary School, Chicago, Illinois January 2007-May2007 Student Teacher: Grade 2 Structured lesson plans to accommodate needs of bilingual and special needs students. Initiated use of point system for classroom management plan. Utilized University of Chicagos Everyday Mathematics. Designed and executed an integrated unit on recycling and preserving natural resources. Professional Experience______________________________________________________________________ Heather Alexander/Eve Fineman, Chicago, Illinois August 2011- June 2012

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Developed supplemental academic activities to challenge two first grade students.

Progressive Learning: Scammon Elementary School, Chicago, Illinois January 2009-May 2009 Tutor Provided supplemental education to at-risk students, grades 2-8, in an after-school program. Mentored students and monitored their progress in an online educational course. Collaborated daily, using e-mail, with a Master Academic Coach to ensure that each students curriculum was catered appropriately. Eve Fineman, Chicago, Illinois August 2005 -August 2007 Nanny Cared for newborn until two years of age. Implemented use of baby sign language to aid development of language skills. Bell Elementary School, Chicago, Illinois August 2004-June2005 Special Education Classroom Assistant Employed to work one-on-one with a fourth-grader who has moderate autism. Created and implemented behavior plan for his I.E.P. and provided after-school tutoring. Supervised students work on the school newspaper tea m. Led after-school Social Center activities. Coached fifth/sixth and seventh/eighth grade girls soccer teams. TeacherCare, Oak Park, Illinois January 2004 -August 2004 Teacher Caregiver Offered nanny and teacher services to a family with two young children. Organized age-appropriate original activities for each day. Expanded the childrens learning environment. Youth Development Center, Winchester, Virginia August 2003-December 2003 Recreational Staff Aided students with special needs at a weekly camp. Coordinated crafts, cooking and music activities, parties, and field trips. Directed junior high and high school recreation nights. Grafton School, Winchester, Virginia August 2002-December 2003 Direct Support Professional Worked in a residential setting with developmentally disabled students, primarily those with autism. Prepared Individualized Education Programs for students. Provided instruction in basic communication skills and safety awareness. Helped students to more effectively function in everyday social situations. Mrs. Lana Hurt, Cross Junction, Virginia August 2002-November 2003 Personal Care Attendant Tutored a high school student with autism in a household setting. Monitored the students daily schedule and worked on maintaining a routine. Speech and Language Center, McLean, Virginia Summer 2000, 2001, 2002 Teacher Developed daily lesson plans for preschoolers, some with special needs. Directed the work of three teaching assistants.

Mr. and Mrs. John Glasscock, McLean, Virginia Summer 2001, 2002 Tutor Instructed a learning impaired preschooler. Implemented activities to develop the childs motor, cognitive, and receptive skills. References__________________________________________________________________________________ Tamiko Nettles, tamikonettles@gmail.com (773) 263-2065 Mentor Resident Coach, Johnson School of Excellence Brigid Sutton, brigidsutton@gmail.com 2nd Grade Teacher/AUSL Resident Mentor, Johnson School of Excellence (773) 551-3214