Every child has an exponential amount of potential that needs to be tapped into, AUSL has given me the tools to extrapolate that potential. In order for students to meet their full potential, I am committed to establishing a safe and loving environment where rigor and high expectations are classroom norms.
Please accept my letter of application for a 3rd to 8th grade teaching position at an AUSL School. With my exceptional undergraduate and graduate record and year-long residency at Marquette School of Excellence, I am particularly interested in utilizing my skills, residency experience, and knowledge with higher grade classes.
My year long residency at Marquette School of Excellence, year long student teaching experience at Norton Space and Aeronautics Academy (Dual Language Immersion-Spanish/English/Chinese) and two year Program Leader experience at Think Together, Mission Middle School has given me the confidence and skills to perpetuate student learning and growth in any teaching arena. AUSL, especially, has fine tuned the skills I need to be a successful teacher in an urban setting. Some of the skills that most highlight who I have become as a teacher are as follows:
Planned differentiated instruction so all students had the opportunity to learn and achieve academic success. Implemented strategies such as Think-Pair Share, small group work, and a variety of collaborative activities to check for understanding. Designed and helped direct the Holiday Skit for school assembly as well as volunteering to participate in other school functions and events. Used daily data to inform planning and instruction by using assessments such as exit tickets to determine intervention groups and target support where it is needed. Participated in data cluster meetings every week. Proficient in Bilingual Instruction, Guided Reading, Data driven instruction, strategies for implementing BMC. Participated in cooperative learning seminars facilitated by Dr. Kagan. Used NWEA strands to identify areas of growth in students. Implemented routines and procedures to support BMC.
I honestly know I would be an asset to your team because I am willing to do what it takes to succeed anywhere. I am so thrilled to join an AUSL school and be a part of a team that believes in something bigger than themselves. I am committed to literacy, in every capacity, and will work hard to help all my students reach goals they cannot yet even fathom. I am excited to meet you and go over my qualifications further.
Sincerely,
Teresa Chavez
Teresa Chavez 4357 W 71st St., IL 60629 (951) tchavez@auslchicago.org
Placement Preference: 4rd grade - 5th grade, ELA.
Objective: My mission is to create a warm, fun, active learning environment for all students using research based strategies to help all students reach academic and interpersonal excellence.
Profile: Consistent in pedagogical approach that all students can discover and build their own knowledge themselves through inquiry based instruction. I am quick on my feet, a self starter and am guided by common sense and integrity. Ability to exercise independent judgment, decision making and problem solving capacities. Exceptional organization and delegation skills. Bilingual: English/Spanish.
Credentials: Professional Educator License with endorsements in Elementary Education K-9. Bilingual Endorsement.
Residency Experience: Work Experience:
Marquette School of Excellence Resident... 8/13 - 6/14
-Taught 5th grade Reading and Writing by using Common Core Standards to identify student objectives.
-Experience with breaking up NWEA strands by student performance to identify areas of need and growth.
-Used BAS scores to inform reading level guided reading groups.
-Collected data to form small group intervention so that all students reach academic goals through differentiation of instruction.
-Created a warm strict atmosphere in the classroom where students feel comfortable and safe but are held to high expectations.
-Collaborated with colleagues to make substantial contributions to school projects and events, also worked as - Spanish translator to help make Marquette more inclusive and available to parents and families.
Norton Space and Aeronautics Academy Student Teacher08/11 05/12
Taught Dual Immersion 2 nd grade and 4 th grade. Created lesson plans, parent conference, grade keeping, small group/whole class instruction, test prep, etc.
Princeton Review ACT/SAT Teacher06/09 02/12
Test prep; Taught ACT/SAT classes to high school students.
Think Together Program Leader03/10 10/11
Led after school enrichment classes, middle school and elementary school. Recruitment.
Education:
National Louis University Anticipated 06/2014 M.Ed. Urban Education
University of California Riverside Graduated 03/2013 Teaching Credentials: BCLAD, RICA, Multiple Subjects, Single Subject
University of California Riverside Graduated 03/2011 Major: Media and Cultural Studies