Credentials

Yusra S.Said

15000 Wilco Drive

Homer Glen , IL 60491

(312) 953-2903

 

Objective:  Self-directed passionate educator who is skilled in the design of challenging, enriching, and inspiring students with diverse interests seeking position as an instructor of reading and math strategies.

 

Experience in:

Curriculum Design and Development             Literacy Development

Teaching with the use of technology               Student Assessment              

Classroom Management                                   Cooperative Learning and Student Centered Education

Response to Intervention                                                                  

Skills:  Lesson Planning, Microsoft Applications, Public Speaking, Knowledge of Arabic and Spanish

 

Education and Certifications

July 2007- Master of Education - University of Illinois at Chicago

Instructional Leadership:  Literacy, Language, and Culture

January 2005- Bachelor of Arts- University of Illinois at Chicago

English Education

Type 09 Certification in English, ESL Endorsement

 

Field Experience

Fall 2004   Kennedy High School- Chicago , Illinois , Student Teaching

Spring 2004   Roberto Clemente High School- Chicago , Illinois , 100 Hours Field Work

 

Teaching Experience

August 2009- Present          Harold Richards High School                Oak Lawn, Illinois

                                                Community High School District 218

                                                Strategies for Learning Teacher/Coordinator

January 2005- May 2008     Harold Richards High School                Oak Lawn, Illinois

                                                Community High School District 218

                                                ELL English and Reading Teacher

 

- Incorporated a philosophy of a balanced Constructivist Education philosophy by providing students with      student centered activities that provided opportunities for individual growth by being a facilitator, yet    maintained order in the classroom.

- Provided students with a variety of literacy strategies to help them succeed as literate citizens.

- Maintained a managed a classroom by enforcing school and district codes.

- Integrated technology into lesson plans and the classroom environment.

- Provided future and career counseling to ELL students of various backgrounds.

- Helped provide professional development for fellow teachers in literacy and language instruction.

- Served on district department curriculum committee for designing and revising district curriculum.

-Served on Cultural Festival Committee and Student Mentoring Committee.

- Coached Individual Events Speech Team and Academic Decathlon Team.

- S.A.D.D. sponsor, Red Ribbon Coordinator

- Assisted in writing District’s RTI plan and SST/IEP revision

Conferences Presented at:

2008:  TESOL Annual Conference, NCLB annual Conference

2007:  NCLB Annual Conference

2006: TESOL Annual Conference

References:  Available upon request