Chicago, IL 60631 847.909.0090 pjang@auslchicago.org
Placement Preference
Seeking a primary elementary teaching position, 1st grade preferred; Endorsed in Middle School Language Arts
Education
National-Louis University, Master of Urban Education June 2014, Anticipated Loyola University of Chicago, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education May 2009, Concentration in Language Arts
Credentials
Illinois Initial Elementary Certificate, Issued June 2009 Endorsement in Middle Grade Language Arts
Teaching Experience
Johnson School of Excellence, Chicago, Illinois, June 2013- June 2014 Academy for Urban School Leadership Resident Received training for one full academic year at Johnson School of Excellence under the supervision of a mentor teacher Independently planned, co-planned, and implemented a variety of units in a self contained 1st grade class Participated in data cluster, grade level and Professional Development meetings Used data to determine strategy groups and to structure mini-lessons Collaborated and planned with grade level team to implement monthly Family Learning Nights. Three full takeover experiences for a total of 5 weeks
Related Teaching Experience
Dr. Bessie Rhodes Magnet School, Evanston, IL, January 2009 - May 2009 Student Teacher Lesson planned, provided instruction, and gave formative assessments to third graders for 15 weeks Differentiated instruction in Everyday Math, Guided Reading, and Word Study curriculum and participated in Professional Development, Team, and PBS meetings
Youth Organization Umbrella, Evanston, IL, September 2007 - June 2008 Student Mentor Mentored a group of 3rd - 5th grade students in an after school program Provided academic assistance, life skills education, social skill development, and supervised recreational activities
Work Experiences
KinderCare, Hoffman Estates, IL, January 2013 June 2013 Curriculum Director Managed financial records for KinderCare Directed staff to effectively accomplish curriculum targets, objectives and goals Assisted in all daily center duties as needed Worked with Center Director to increase enrollment
KinderCare, Hoffman Estates, IL, September 2009 - January 2013 Toddler Teacher Taught basic academics from a pre-determined curriculum, as well as my own Provided life skills education and assist with social skills development Conducted and documented developmental screenings and assessments Daily communication with parents and formal parent/teacher conferences
Awards
Chicago's High-Need Area Partnership for Teacher Education , August 2007 - May 2009
References
Mentor, Deanna Williams - williams.deanna@gmail.com MRC, Tamiko Nettles - tnettles@auslchicago.org