Lidia Lentz

805 Joanne Lane, Harvard, IL 60033

815-236-4317
llentz@district100.com
Education
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Master of Science in Educational Research and Evaluation Anticipated 2021
Area of Study: Program Evaluation
GPA 4.0 – as of December 2020

Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

Bachelor of Science in Special Education 2012-2014
Major: Learning Behavorial Specialist – LBS1
Den’s list, Graduated with Summa Cum Laude, GPA 4.0

Elgin Community College, Elgin, IL

Associates of Arts 2009-2012
Phi Theta Kappa, Den’s List, Graduated with Honors

Teaching Experience
Lincoln Elementary School, Belvidere, IL
Level 1 Special Education Teacher – ​Modified Learning Program 2018-Present
● Modify and accommodate students in the general education setting
● Maintain accurate data for assessments to drive instruction to increase
growth towards mastery of common core standards and IEP goals
● Collaborate with general education teachers to plan and design
lessons for each subject that align to common core standards
● Case manage seven students to ensure IEP implementation
● Co-teach with general education classes for social and emotional
learning, morning meeting, science, and social studies
● Create a positive, inviting environment with flexible seating
● Create lessons for student-centered learning
● Goal setting with each student for ELA, Math, and behaviors
● Develop and implement behavior management procedures
● Develop individualized behavioral plans including instruction to improve
behavior such as social stories and role playing
● Manage three paraprofessionals
● Utilize assistive technology in order for all students to access curriculum
 ● Organize community outings to enhance life skills curriculum
● Attend title 1 after school events

Upper Level Resource Teacher ​– ELA and Mathematics 2014-2018

● Modify and accommodate students in the general education setting

● Collaborate with general education teachers plan and design lessons
● Case manage 15 to 20 students to ensure IEP implementation
● Co-teach with four general education teachers in various subject
● Create a positive, inviting environment with flexible seating
● Create lessons for student-centered learning
● Goal setting with each student for ELA, Math, and behaviors
● Develop and implement behavior management procedures
● Develop individualized behavioral plans
● Attend title 1 and grade level after school events
● Maintain accurate data for assessments to drive instruction to increase
growth towards mastery of common core standards and IEP goals

FIeld Experience
Lincoln Elementary School , Belvidere, IL
Research Intern Spring 2020
Collected data from IL KIDS observations and NWEA Spring test scores for
kindergarten students. Data was analyzed to identify correlations between the two sets
of data. Intervention for a small group of kindergarten students was created.
Intervention focused on developmentally appropriate practices in readiness skills and
early literacy skills. Assessments were going to be given again to determine if the
intervention had an effect on academic grow​th.

Related Experience
Cub Scouts of America, Harvard, IL
Lion Leader/Treasurer/Day Camp Coordinator 2014-Present
● Design weekly lessons
● Create take home assignments
● Plan and organize monthly community trips
● Maintain accurate and detail records for pack bank account
● Plan and organize 4 weeks of day camp activities accommodations including
volunteers and training

Poplar Grove Elementary School , Poplar Grove, IL

Paraprofessional 2014
● Implement accommodations and modifications in the general education
setting
● Ensure safety of students in large settings
● Assist with feeding and bathrooming
● Data collection of students’ behavior and academic levels
 Poplar Grove Elementary School , Poplar Grove, IL
Student Teacher 2014
● Plan and conduct daily lessons in all academic areas
● Ensure implementation of IEP
● Create student and paraprofessional schedule
● Create behavior management for individual students
● Data collection of student’s academic progress and functional needs

North Boone High School , Poplar Grove, IL

Student Teacher 2013
● Plan and conduct daily lessons in all academic areas including life skills
● Plan thematic units tied to life skills
● Utilize assistive technology in lessons
● Ensure implementation of IEP
● Create student and paraprofessional schedule

COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Statistical Packages – SPSS and R
Qualitative Analysis Packages – NVivo 12
Analytical Software Programs - RapidMiner
Survey Platforms – Qualtrics
General Computer Skills – Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Google Suite Software –Google Forms, Google Slides, Google Docs, and Google Sheets

COMMITTEES
Early Childhood Leadership Committee ​2018-Present
ELA Committee ​2018-Present
Building Leadership Committee ​2019-Present
Building Committee ​2016-2018
PBIS Committee ​2014-2016
Safety Committee ​2014-2015