Angela Mendoza

Joliet, IL 60433 · (331) 250-8979 · angelagmendozad@gmail.com · WEBSITE LINK INSERT

Languages : English, Spanish

Education
June 2023- Expected May 2024

Aurora University, Aurora, IL – M.A. in Teaching, Concentration in Psychology

4.0 GPA
August 2019-May 2023

Aurora University, Aurora, IL – B.A. in Psychology, Minor in Spanish

3.96 GPA, Summa Cum Laude, Gold Ivy Leaf, Phi Eta Sigma, Dean’s list Fall 2019- Spring
2023

Practicum Experience
June 2023

Herget Middle School Summer Program, Aurora, IL – Language Arts, Math

 Observed cooperating teacher and interacted with students during class
 Facilitated small group work
 Provided additional supportive aide for reading and writing proficiency skills
July 2023

Pathways for Students with Autism at Aurora University, Aurora, IL – Pre-College Program
 Observed college prep classes for students in the Camp Spartan Pathways Program
 Facilitated activities with exceptional students
September 2023- October 2023

Mooseheart Child City & School, Aurora, IL – Psychology, U.S. Government

 Observed cooperating teacher and interacted with students during class
 Led whole group instruction
September 2023 – October 2023

West Aurora High School, Aurora, IL – EL Newcomers, EL Civics/Government

 Observed cooperating teacher and interacted with students during class
 Facilitated small group work
 Provided additional supportive aide for reading and writing proficiency skills
October 2023- December 2023
Aurora Christian Schools, Aurora, IL – Middle School History, U.S. Government
 Observed cooperating teacher
 Attended a Mock Congress after-school event led by seniors in U.S. Government

Employment
May 2021-September 2023

Aaron Thomas Company, Crest Hill, IL – Production worker

 Used communication, problem-solving, and collaborative skills daily
 Displayed reliability and attention to detail
July 2019-December 2020

Tony’s Fresh Market, Plainfield, IL – Cashier

 Used communication, problem-solving, and collaborative skills daily
 Assisted Spanish-speaking customers

Other Experience
August 2015-May 2017, August 2023- Present

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church – Volunteer Assistant Teacher

 Assisting primary teacher prepare school-aged students to receive their first communion
sacrament
 Practicing classroom management skills
 Monitoring and evaluating student progress
 1-on-1 sessions with students for additional supportive aide for reading and writing skills

References
Dr. Aubrey Southall Supervisor Name Jennifer Foster
Chair of Secondary ED. Title Sociology, Psychology, AP
Aurora University Aurora University Psychology Teacher
asouthall@aurora.edu Email Joliet Central High School
(630) 844-6178 Phone # jfoster@jths.org
(815) 774-7400