Laura Daill

1942 S. Halsted Street

Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (630) 660-0755

E-Mail: laura.daill@gmail.com
Website: http://ldaill.weebly.com

Certification
Illinois Professional Educator License in English and Social Science
Middle School Endorsement in Language Arts and Social Science

Education
North Central College Naperville, IL
Certificate in Secondary Education
Endorsements: Language Arts, Social Studies-History

GPA: 3.63

Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL

B.A. in English and History

GPA: 3.37

Experience
English Teacher/Journalism Adviser/Debate Coach UCSN Soccer Academy H.S.
n

Co-founded a digital journalism program that encouraged students to think critically while improving their
writing skills and digital literacy. Built the curriculum with a focus on fostering self-sufficient, curious, and
lifelong learners. Mentored students to become leaders within their classroom and grade level
Differentiated lessons within the classroom to meet the needs of a variety of student needs, including those
with IEPs, 504s, and ELL considerations. Engaged students in interactive exercises while modifying
instruction
Coached the budding SAHS debate team, with a focus on recruitment, training, and coordination of tournaments

Middle School Humanities Teacher/Homeroom Advisor Kindi Academy

n

January 2013 March 2013

Assumed responsibility for the planning and implementation of four freshman English I classes, two of
which were co-caught classrooms, a freshman accelerated English I class, and a senior AVID class at Sterling
High School in District CUSD 5

Student Teaching Lyons Township H.S.

n

June-July 2013, 2014

Planned and facilitated one semester of World Geography Survey, one semester of sophomore American
Literature, and one semester of Freshman Literature

Long-Term Maternity Substitute Sterling H.S.

n

August 2013 June 2015

Created the English curriculum of a sixth through eighth grade integrated, advanced and ESL language arts
classroom, with an intensive focus on grammar and project-based novel studies. Over the course of these two
years student writing and non-fiction comprehension increased exponentially
Responsible for the curriculum planning and implementation of the middle social studies courses that
focused on United States and Modern World History with emphasis on a humanities approach as well as
note-taking skills
A leading member of the teacher team composed of the 4th-8th grade educators who addressed a myriad of
school activities and policies, including field trips, student performances, and disciplinary issues

Summer School Teacher Waubonsee Community College

n

July 2015 present

August 2013 December 2013

Taught freshman standard and sophomore accelerated English classes under the supervision of two cooperating teachers at Lyons Township High School
Used A Tale of Two Cities, Romeo & Juliet, and Of Mice and Men as mediums to teach students essential reading
and writing strategies

Study Abroad
Developed an appreciation of cultural differences while studying history, art, topography, and sociology at the
John Felice Rome Center during fall term of 2007. Enhanced my worldview with travel in the Czech Republic,
France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, and Romania

Academic Awards, Honors, and Professional Membership

NCTE member
Sigma Tau Delta, Loyola University Chicago Chapter
Deans List, North Central College
Presidential Scholarship recipient, Loyola University Chicago
College of Arts and Sciences Deans List, Loyola University Chicago

2011 - Present
2008 Present
2012
2006 2009
2007 2009

References
Jennifer Coker
Courtney Denewellis
Dora Phillips
Jason Austin
Amy Johnson
Aaron Tieman
Sheryl Finkle

UCSN Soccer Academy High School Co-teacher

Kindi Academy 4-8th Liaison/Science Teacher
Waubonsee Community College High School Partnership Manager
Sterling High School Principal
LTHS English Teacher and Reading Specialist
LTHS English Teacher
North Central College Professor of Education

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