JENNIFER L.

SIGMAN
1653 N. FAIRFIELD AVE. UNIT 103 CHICAGO, IL 60647 630-532-4383 JLSIGMAN4@GMAIL.COM JENNIFERSIGMAN.WEEBLY.COM

EDUCATION

DePaul University Master of Education Major: Curriculum Studies, Teacher as Leader Graduation: May 2015, anticipated University of Illinois at Chicago Bachelor of Arts Major: French Secondary Education and English Literary Criticism Graduation: December 2008

CERTIFICATION

Illinois Professional Educator License, 207701 07/01/2013 06/30/2019 Endorsements: French (K-12) and English Language Arts (9-12) The Chicago High School for the Arts French Teacher (Levels 1-3 and AP), Teacher Mentoring Program Coordinator, Common Core Department Specialist, English Teacher (previous) Founding member of academic staff Create curriculum maps and unit plans following Understanding by Design protocols Design curricula around essential questions, learning goals and daily objectives Utilize data from assessments to differentiate daily instruction, unit plans and curriculum maps Create engaging, student-centered lessons that focus on developing communication skills in French Utilize Core Six strategies in unit and daily lesson plans Establish an environment of mutual respect between teacher and students in classroom Communicate regularly with students and parents via email, class blog and telephone Utilize web-based software to create videos and other presentations for class Design syllabus, plan lessons for and teach a College Board-approved Advanced Placement course (AP French Language and Culture) Create and execute unit plans and lessons for Strategic Reading Class (9th grade) and World Literature (11-12th grade) Establish and advise the ChiArts Chapter of the National Honor Society Manage and execute academic teacher mentoring program and mentor teachers new to ChiArts Work with Instructional Coaches and other department specialists to implement use of Common Core State Standards in all subject areas Facilitate department meetings Plan lessons for and teach an Advisory period with a unique curriculum designed by Counseling Department at ChiArts Organize and lead first trip to Europe for ChiArts students in 2013 Engage in weekly professional development with colleagues in the form of Peer Groups, Working Groups, mentoring and department meetings Communicate regularly with colleagues about classes, observations or other challenges Participate in organized professional development and curriculum planning each summer

WORK EXPERIENCE March 2009 Present

January 2009 June 2009

Chicago Public Schools Substitute Teacher Assume daily responsibilities of classroom teacher Teach a variety of subjects from kindergarten to 12th grade Benito Juarez Community Academy Student Teacher Assume all responsibilities of classroom teacher French teacher, grades 9-12

August 2008 December 2008

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Academic Travel Adviser, ACIS Member, American Association of Teachers of French (AATF) Member, American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Member, ASCD Member, Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (CSCTFL) Founding member, Chicago Global Educators Roundtable Member, Illinois Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ICTFL) Attend annual AATF Conference since 2009 Attend annual CSCTFL Conference since 2011 Present professional development sessions to colleagues on myriad topics SKILLS Computer: Microsoft Office, Word Perfect, GradeBook, IMPACT, TeacherEase, Prezi, Educreations, Google Drive, collaborative file sharing, blogging, web page building and management, Voice Thread, screencasting, iMovie, Desire2Learn, type: 90wpm Language: Fluent in French