Kelsey E.

Gacek
1014 S Waiola Ave LaGrange, IL 60525 708.502.0726 Gacek3@illinois.edu CAREER OBJECTIVE To obtain a position as a high school mathematics teacher where I can inspire and prepare students to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, and future leaders of our society. EDUCATION University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, GPA 3.5, Deans List B.S. Mathematics; Secondary Education Minor Endorsement Social Science: Psychology RELATED EXPERIENCE Student Teaching Placement Willowbrook High School Instruct core and honors high school Geometry classes. Organize, plan and develop daily and unit curriculum for 5 class periods. Responsible for administrative duties including attendance, checking homework, and grading. Assist students before and after school with homework. Partner with colleagues in weekly departmental and individual course team meetings. Early Field Experience Placement Heritage High School Created lesson plans and instructed high school Algebra II class. Used Promethean Active Board during instruction. Mahomet-Seymour Junior High School Collaborated with peer to create and co-teach lesson plans for 6th grade class. Implemented problem-based discovery lesson. Jefferson Middle School Developed lesson plans and instructed 6th grade class. Delivered lessons using Smart Board interactive whiteboard. Work Experience Tap In Leadership Academy, Site and Summer Leader Designed and instructed summer curriculum for high school students. Conducted Geometry and Algebra review sessions for after school program. Organized daily enrichment activities based on scholars interests. Provided leadership, behavior management, and tutoring of all subjects. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE GeoJam 2013 Fundraising Chair, Edison Middle School and Champaign Central High School Organized team to prepare fundraising blitz for event. Worked with peers to create hands-on math games and challenges for community-wide event. iMaths Club Facilitator, Champaign Public Library Supervised educational games and integrated mathematical problem solving tools with middle school students in after school math program.

May 2013

Villa Park, IL Jan 2013 present

Broadlands, IL Oct 2012Dec2012 Mahomet, IL Jan 2012 May 2012 Champaign, IL Sept 2011 Dec 2011

Champaign, IL Jan 2012 Dec 2012

Champaign, IL Aug 2012current Champaign, IL Oct. 2011

Kelsey E. Gacek
1014 S Waiola Ave LaGrange, IL 60525 708.502.0726 Gacek3@illinois.edu Urbana, IL Sept. 2010 Dec 2010 Champaign, IL Feb 2010 May 2010

In Class Tutor, Urbana High School Worked one-on-one with students in College Algebra and Algebra I. Vis-A-Vis Tutor, Franklin Middle School Provided homework help for 8th grade students in Math, Science, History, and English. Collaborated with focus group of peers to discuss successful tutoring techniques and ideas. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS Certified attendee of the U.S. Department of Education 2012 21 st Century Community Learning Centers Summer Institute Completed 36 hour course/certification in Positive Behavior Facilitation, philosophy of Dr. Edna Olive National Education Association Epsilon Delta, Professional Teaching Organization Illinois Ski and Snowboard Club

June 2012 May 2012 Aug 2012 present Sept 2010 present Aug 2011 present

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES Anna Lu Willowbrook High School Mathematics Teacher 630.782.3024 alu@dupage88.net Shameem Rahka PhD Candidate: Educational Policy Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Nationally Board Certified Teacher: English/Literacy/Language Arts 217.352.5785 rakha@illinois.edu Sally Carter, MBA Founder/Executive Director Tap In Leadership Academy Program Director 21st CCLC Programs 217.819.770 Sally@tapinacademy.org Adam Poetzel Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 217.333.0227 apoetzel@illinois.edu