CatalinaDavila

2732S.KildareAveChicago,IL60623(773)5746421cathydavila2@gmail.com
Education
DePaul University Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a Spanish Concentration
Minor: Latin American Studies
Endorsement: Spanish, Middle School
Licensure: Professional Educator License (PEL)

June 2015

Student Teaching Experience

Old Saint Marys Catholic School, 5th Grade, Chicago, IL
MarchJune 2015
Taught core subjects of reading, language arts, math, social studies, and religion in a self-contained classroom.
Designed unit plans for two novels: The Giver and Crispin.
Instructed math lessons using enVisionMath Common Core Aligned.
Assisted students in research, writing, and creating visual component for social studies Wax Museum project.
Facilitated in the Passion Play.
Created reading and social studies assessments for lessons.
Taught writing lessons and assisted in the construction of informational writing papers.
Prepared all weekly lesson materials.
Administered assessments to students.
Establish and maintained positive communication with staff and school personnel.
Assisted cooperating teacher in preparing weekly lesson plans and grading student work.
Cultivated and maintained positive and encouraging student rapport.
Participated in staff meetings and in-services.

Professional Teaching Experiences

DePaul University College of Education: over 125 hours of field experience
Dr. Jorge Prieto Math and Science School, 1st, and 3rd Grade, Chicago, IL
JanuaryMarch 2015
Observed teaching style and management system used by classroom teacher.
Translated work for Spanish Speaking students.
Worked with students individually and in groups in specific math skills.
Old Saint Marys Catholic School, 1st, 4th, 6th-8th Grade, Chicago, IL
JanuaryMay 2014
Instructed art lesson with small group to create Mothers Day Project.
Assisted 4th grade students in Southwest State Project.
Conducted hands-on lesson on Southeast states and mining.
Guided students to produce their own musical anthems based on yearly fieldtrips and musicals.
Prescott Elementary School, 4th Grade, Chicago, IL
JanuaryMay 2014
Co-taught and worked in small groups on electricity unit and taught lessons on series and parallel circuits.
Saint Alphonsus Academy, 3rd Grade, Chicago, IL
Instructed and supervised gym class teaching teamwork, hand-eye coordination, and collaboration.
Saint Clement School, 2nd Grade, Chicago, IL
SeptemberNovember 2012
Worked in small groups to help in Math and Reading. Students learned strategies: Double Plus One, Add One.
Assisted Spanish teacher in reviewing worksheets, leading games and giving directions in Spanish.
Golden Apple Foundation of Illinois- Scholar
YMCA Volunteer, Elmhurst YMCA, Elmhurst, IL
Developed and executed inclusive games and participated in read-aloud.
Created kinesthetic games for kindergarten students
6th and 7th grade Teacher, Illinois Math and Science Academy, Aurora, IL
Worked cooperatively with co-teachers in a self-contained sixth and seventh grade classroom.

July 2014

JuneJuly 2013

 Created interactive original science and math lessons that engaged students with hands-on activities.
Assessed students in groups and individually in various activities and lessons.
Teacher Assistant/Tutor, Illinois Math and Science Academy, Aurora, IL
JuneJuly 2012
Generated MLA lesson plan for English class with other colleagues and provided assistance and feedback in
student persuasive speeches.
Created lesson on compound elements allowing students to partake in competitive and collaborative team work.
Worked with students in groups and individually in various activities.
Teacher Assistant/Tutor, Illinois Math and Science Academy, Aurora, IL
JuneJuly 2011
Collaborated with IMSA faculty to provide enrichment to middle school students.

Professional Development
Inquiry Training, Illinois Math and Science Academy, Aurora, IL
FourthSummerInternship,ElmhurstCollege,Elmhurst,IL
Completedover150hoursofprofessionaldevelopmentseminarsandhandsonactivities.
National Conference, Rosemont, IL
Engaged in seminars on Girl Bullying, School Discipline, and Innovative Teaching Strategies.

Work Experience
Substitute Teacher, Old Saint Marys, Chicago, IL
September 2015Present
Collaborate with classroom teacher to understand material being taught and classroom environment.
Instruct students in subject(s) being covered in class while assisting students who need one-on-one support.
After Care Teacher, Old Saint Marys, Chicago, IL
October 2013Present
Supervise children ages 4-14 in afterschool activities, aiding students with their homework and gaging students in
crafts.

Volunteer Experience
Religion Education Teacher Apostolic Assembly Church, Chicago, IL
January 2009Present
Plan and facilitate weekly lessons for adolescents ages 9-14 teaching moral and biblical stories pertaining to every
day life.

Specialized Skills and Interests

Technical: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and classroom technology.

Interest: Participating in or coordinating after school learning programs.
Language: Advanced Spanish skills.