Paula J ang

6521 N. Normandy Ave.

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