Tracey Gleason has over 20 years of experience as an educator. She holds an Illinois Professional Educator License with endorsements in Language Arts and Mathematics as well as a Master's degree in Education Technology Leadership. She is currently a Technology Teacher at Southeast School in Evergreen Park, Illinois where she provides instruction to K-6 students in technological skills. Prior to this role, she worked as a Paraprofessional and Substitute Teacher in various school districts. She also has experience as a Classroom Teacher and has volunteered with organizations that support children's hospitals and parent-teacher associations.
Tracey Gleason has over 20 years of experience as an educator. She holds an Illinois Professional Educator License with endorsements in Language Arts and Mathematics as well as a Master's degree in Education Technology Leadership. She is currently a Technology Teacher at Southeast School in Evergreen Park, Illinois where she provides instruction to K-6 students in technological skills. Prior to this role, she worked as a Paraprofessional and Substitute Teacher in various school districts. She also has experience as a Classroom Teacher and has volunteered with organizations that support children's hospitals and parent-teacher associations.
Tracey Gleason has over 20 years of experience as an educator. She holds an Illinois Professional Educator License with endorsements in Language Arts and Mathematics as well as a Master's degree in Education Technology Leadership. She is currently a Technology Teacher at Southeast School in Evergreen Park, Illinois where she provides instruction to K-6 students in technological skills. Prior to this role, she worked as a Paraprofessional and Substitute Teacher in various school districts. She also has experience as a Classroom Teacher and has volunteered with organizations that support children's hospitals and parent-teacher associations.
Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL, December 1992 GPA 3.56/4.00
Master in Education Technology, Leadership
Concordia University, River Forest, IL August 2017 GPA 4.00/4.00
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Southeast School, SD 124, Evergreen Park, IL – August/2014-Present
TECHNOLOGY TEACHER - Provide K-6 students with instruction in achieving technological skills enabling them to become 21st century learners. ● Provide instruction in web-based programs such as code.org, typingweb.com, and Google Apps for Education ● Collaborate with classroom teachers to encourage technology integration ● Employ classroom management strategies focusing on positive reinforcement, energetic instruction, and high expectations of student behavior and academic performance ● Create intuitive connection with students and cultivated an atmosphere of mutual respect in the classroom ● Emphasize critical thinking skills
Southeast School, SD 124, Evergreen Park, IL – October/2013-June/2014
PARAPROFESSIONAL - Collaborate and cooperate with classroom teachers to improve academic success for K-5 students identified as Tier 2 or Tier 3 using the Response to Intervention Process ● Work in small groups to reinforce concepts learned in class through the use of manipulatives, technology, and engaging activities ● Improve students’ reading fluency with programs such as “Great Leaps” and “Quick Reads” ● Administer progress monitoring and reading fluency assessments using AIMS web ● Collaborate with classroom teachers to form individual student goals ● Provide additional assistance to classroom teachers with inclusionary support ● Assist with the implementation plan for the use of a service dog by a 4th grade student ● High priority to instill confidence, high self esteem, and optimistic attitude in every student ● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to develop strong working relationships with students, parents, and whole school community
School District 124, Evergreen Park, IL – May/2013-Present
School District 123, Oak Lawn, IL – October/2000-March/2001 SUBSTITUTE TEACHER – Provide instruction in core subjects to K-6 students in all schools within district ● Followed lesson plans and utilized relevant activities as left by classroom teachers, as well as successfully improvised lessons in unexpected absences ● Quickly became a “first to call” resource in the substitute teacher pool, often personally requested by classroom teachers
Kolmar School, SD 123, Oak Lawn, IL – August/1995-November/1998
CLASSROOM TEACHER – Provided direct instruction in all areas of the 4th/5th grade curriculum ● Offered differentiated instruction for students to maximize optimum learning for all ● Employed classroom management strategies focusing on positive reinforcement, energetic instruction, and high expectations of student behavior and academic performance ● Created intuitive connection with students and cultivated an atmosphere of mutual respect in the classroom ● Collaborated with Special Education Teacher to provide inclusionary support for students with IEPs ● Created engaging lessons on conflict resolution and character education ● Actively took the lead in acquiring technological skills, becoming a mentor to colleagues on new technology VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Hearts for Hope, Advocate Children’s Hospital
3/2006-2018 ● Organization Chair, 1/2012-Present ● Organization Secretary, 5/2006-1/2012 ● Prepared materials for and conducted bi-monthly meetings using Microsoft Office ● Oversee major event committees ● Prepare and distribute patient comfort bags
Southwest School PTA, Evergreen Park, IL
8/2004-2017 ● President, 5/2011-5/2013 ● Prepared materials for and conducted monthly meetings using Microsoft Office ● Assisted in planning and coordinating volunteers for student events