Resume/CV
Achievements, Awards, Activities
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Storyteller’s Sanctuary, 2025
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Letter For Santa, 2025
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Club Gala, 2025
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Awarded by the Writing Department at the School of the Art Institute of Illinois.
Education
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
2026
MFA in Writing
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
2020
B.S in Elementary Education
Work Experience
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F Newsmagazine, School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Research and write articles for publication
Collaborate with staff writers
Solicit poetry and fiction submissions from writers
Document submissions and responses, including acceptance and rejection
Edit and copy edit submissions
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Reading | Writing | Social Studies
Acero Schools
Developed positive and responsive relationships with 29 students and their families
Streamlined the writing process to better support English-language learners, diverse learners, and emergent writers
Created lessons and units that encouraged student accountability for their writing, such as hosting brain storming sessions, writing workshops, and peer readings/feedback cycles
Conducted one-on-one reading and writing conferences, wherein students received intensive support
Exposed students to a variety of texts, as well as teaching reading-to-learn skills
Re-taught grammar and phonics, as needed
Curated a library that reflects the demographics of the classroom while also exposing students to new topics and cultures
Observed and documented student behavior and growth
Encouraged and challenged students to their fullest reading and writing potential
Developed lessons and units that met observed and documented student needs, strengths, and interests
Coordinated with co-teacher on student needs, strengths, and growth
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Self-Contained Classroom
Chicago Public Schools
Translated documents between English and Spanish ensuring accessibility for all readers
Generated reports on student learning using analytics tool provided by the educational institution and measured the impact and effectiveness of learning experiences
Cross-referenced and reviewed documents ensuring content standards and institution standards were met
Assessed needs of individuals using institution provided data, formative and summative assessments, and one-on-one conferences
Transitioned students between remote-learning, in-person learning, and hybrid learning, as needed, while providing an emotionally supportive environment
Adapted and implemented curricula to meet the needs of diverse learners
Supplemented lessons based on the needs of the classroom using materials acquired throughout my educational and professional career, provided by the educational institution, and/or personally developed
Contributed to grade-level meetings, collaborated on lesson/ unit plans, and executed plans ensuring differentiation based on student needs