JESSICA M.

DEREN
215 W. Jennifer Ln. #6 ~ Palatine, IL 60067 ~ (847) 682-2092 ~ jessicaderen@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a teaching position in grades K-8 or a reading specialist position in grades K-12.
EDUCATION
-Benedictine University ~ Masters in Reading & Literacy ~ August 2013 ~ GPA: 4.00
-University of Phoenix ~ ELL Endorsement ~ Spring 2010 ~ GPA: 4.00
-Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL ~ Bachelor of Arts ~ May 2008 ~ GPA: 3.56
Endorsements in Language Arts and Social Studies
WORK HISTORY
District 87 Berkeley School District 08/2010 Present
5th Grade Teacher Jefferson Elementary School Bellwood, IL
Planned, instructed, and assessed students in all subject areas according to the Common
Core State Standards with technology incorporated into each subject
Provided support for ELL students using the WIDA Standards and Avenues curriculum
and collaboratively worked with ELL and Special Education teachers to support students
Utilized Scott Foresman Reading Street, Math In Focus, and Science Fusion
Participated on SIP, PBS, Multicultural, Common Core (ELA), Home-School
Connection, and Library/Media committees
Attended out of district workshops to learn best practices in reading and math as well as
in-district professional developments through the U87 program (Tech 4 Teachers, CRISS,
M2T2C2, Culturally Relevant Teaching, CHAMPS)
Coached the schools Math Olympiad team and sponsored students in after school club
while incorporating the LitArt program
Monitored AimsWeb, MAP, and Pearson assessments to analyze data to help guide
instruction and interventions according to students instructional needs
Planned, instructed, and assessed 8th and 3rd grade students attending summer school
while incorporating Imagine Learning program
Mapped new ELA curriculum
Supervised 5th grade overnight outdoor education trip to Camp Duncan each year
District 34 - Glenview Public Schools 09/2008 06/2010
7th/8th Grade Teacher Associate Springman Middle School Glenview, IL
Worked one-on-one with students with disabilities as well as mainstream students
Implemented SRA program and administered and monitored AIMSWeb assessments
Tutored an ESL student twice a week after school for remediation
Assisted teachers with grading, planning, preparation and execution of lessons
District 116 - Round Lake Area Schools 06/2008 07/2009
5th and 6th Grade Summer School Teacher (2008) 3rd Grade Summer School Teacher (2009)
Incorporated Voyager Curriculum to teach reading and mathematics
Incorporated Mondo & Targeted Mathematics Intervention to teach reading and math
Participated in professional development days to learn better practices in reading

OTHER TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Student Teacher 01/2008 05/2008
Sixth Grade - Raymond S. Ellis Elementary School - Round Lake Beach, IL
Observed, developed and executed lesson plans, units, centers/activities and guided
reading groups for reading, writing, and grammar using the Harcourt Trophies reading
series while incorporating differentiation and other core subjects into lessons
Taught a higher level interventions group incorporating a thematic unit using a novel
Attended and participated in all staff/team meetings, newspaper club, spirit club, parentteacher conferences as well as professional development days
Attended and supervised field trips to Independence Grove and Old World Wisconsin
NEIU College of Arts and Sciences Education Program (CASEP) 08/2004 05/2006
Participated in a cohort program for full-time first and second year students that employs
team teaching, community initiatives, professional development, and field experiences to
enhance teacher retention
HONORS & ACTIVITIES
Deans List & Academic Honors at NEIU
Acceptance into NEIUs CASEP program
Volunteered for special events while employed at Target Corporation (i.e., Chicago
Cares, National Night Out, Read Across America)
Spark Ventures participate on volunteer and planning committee for fundraising events
Volunteered as an assistant coach for freshmen softball at Wheeling High School (2014)
TRAVEL EXPERIENCE
South Africa Summer of 2006
I traveled to South Africa to do humanitarian work for a school in the Durban/Pietermaritzburg
area. I was given the opportunity to volunteer in construction, assist in the office and library, as
well as take a textbook inventory. I worked closely with South Africans to help teach about
technology and computer skills. We also traveled around the KwaZulu-Natal area and
experienced many different aspects of their culture and traditions.
INTERESTS
Traveling, Photography, Crafting, Scrapbooking, Volunteering, Reading, Softball, Hockey