Julia Mackel

Illinois State University Student Teaching Candidate

104 W. Cherry Street jamack4@ilstu.edu
Normal, Illinois 61761 (708)745-2796

Teacher Education Major Endorsement Areas on a Professional Educator License

English Education Secondary English Education

Student Teaching Semester

Spring 2021

Clinical Experiences
• Illinois State University Lab Schools
• Developed lesson plans and instructed the classroom
• Observed numerous classrooms within the English content area
• Engaged in small group instruction
• Carl Sandburg High School
• Observed sophomore level instruction
• Assisted in one-on-one writing workshops

Background Information
• Education
• Attends Illinois State University Teacher Education Program
• Employment
• Instructed reading at Kumon Math and Reading Learning Center in
Orland Park, IL for four years
• Worked as a day camp counselor for children between the ages of
five and fifteen
• Extra-Curricular
• Served as the Vice President of Membership for Service Sorority,
Tau Beta Sigma
• Created and taught weekly lesson plans to membership candidates
• Collaborated with the National Executive board of Tau Beta Sigma
to create and pilot a new education and assessment model to be adopted by all chapters nation-wide

Educational Philosophy
I believe that the key to educational achievements among students is rooted in establishing well-supported, comfortable,
and respected teacher/student relationships. It is my job as an educator to provide educational opportunities that are best
suited for all individual learning types, and shape teaching methodology to appropriately suit classroom needs.
Implementing democratic teaching practices and taking highly motivating teaching approaches will grant students the
resources to strive for academic excellence and heighten their intellectual development.

Related Skills/Specializations
• Data Management Skills
• Extensive understanding of Excel data management applications
• Applied skills in event planning
• Fine Arts Appreciation
• Enrolled in band for thirteen years and proficient in trombone and
trumpet
 • Knowledgeable of music integration in the classroom
• Language Acquisition
• Fluent in Polish
• Has been studying Spanish for six years