Kelly Sherman

Current: 2027 N Sheffield Avenue Apt 2R Chicago, IL 60614

Permanent: 260 Gage Road Riverside, IL 60546
Kasherman22@yahoo.com
(708) 209-8140

Professional Educator License with Elementary Self-Contained Endorsement for Grades K-9
Middle Grade Endorsement in Social Sciences Expected June 2014

Education
Bachelor of Art in Education, DePaul University, Chicago, IL Expected June 2014

Teacher Related Experiences
John C. Coonley Elementary School, 3
rd
Grade, Chicago, IL March 17-May 30, 2014
Led whole group and small group instruction in Math using Everyday Mathematics
Conducted close readings and group discussions using Junior Great Books
Assisted students with spelling and developing creative writing ideas
Directed lessons using Building Vocabulary & Grammar, Usage & Mechanics Handbooks

Chapter President, DePaul Best Buddies, Chicago, IL September 2013-June 2014
Plans and organizes monthly events throughout the school year for members
Serves as the liaison between DePaul University & Northside Learning Center
Delegates responsibilities among Executive Board Members

Tutoring Chicago Literacy Intensive Tutoring Intern, Chicago, IL September 2013-May 2014
Works with students in 1
st
-4
th
Grade
Assists Program Manager in preparing lesson plans for the students and tutors
Collaborates with tutors to provide students with aid in reading and writing

Saint Vincent de Paul Center Tutor, Chicago, IL October 2011-June 2013
Assisted 5
th
-7
th
graders with math, language arts, writing, social studies & science
Facilitated child-centered learning through creative activities & independent exploration
Created an inviting and stimulating environment through interactive play

Riverside Recreation Camp Counselor, Riverside, IL Summer of 2012 & 2013
Worked with children ranging from 5 to 13 years old
Planned full summer schedule including theme days, field trips, games and activities
Filled in for Camp Supervisor for multiple weeks and was in charge of entire camp

Babysitter, Riverside & Chicago, IL June 2003-present
Provided attention along with physical or mental stimulating activities for children
Read aloud to children from birth to junior high

Interactive Field Experiences
Saint Clement School, Reading Specialist, Chicago, IL Jan 2013-March 2013
Led group readings and discussions of James & the Giant Peach
Aided 4
th
graders with their school wide country PowerPoint presentation
Used Super Kids Reading Program with 1
st
and 2
nd
graders

Central Elementary School, 1
st
Grade, Riverside, IL December 2012
Conducted multiple guided reading groups with various reading levels
Discussed writing and math warm ups with students to monitor understanding
Edited students Letters to Santa & recorded them reading letter aloud to Santa
Assessed a few students through running record and retelling analysis

Skills & Interests
Strong experience in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Google Docs
Eager to participate in extracurricular activities such as Best Buddies, Student Council
Interested in creating a Best Buddies chapter at the elementary level