Catalina Davila2732 S. Kildare Ave Chicago, IL 60623 (773)
574-6421 [email protected]
EducationDePaul University Chicago, IL June 2015Bachelor of Arts
in Elementary Education with a Spanish Concentration Minor: Latin
American Studies Endorsement: Spanish, Middle School Licensure:
Professional Educator License (PEL)
Student Teaching ExperienceOld 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 ExperiencesDePaul 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 July 2014 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 JuneJuly 2013 Worked
cooperatively with co-teachers in a self-contained sixth and
seventh grade classroom. 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 DevelopmentInquiry Training, Illinois Math and
Science Academy, Aurora, IL Fourth Summer Internship, Elmhurst
College, Elmhurst, IL Completed over 150 hours of professional
development seminars and hands-on activities. National Conference,
Rosemont, IL Engaged in seminars on Girl Bullying, School
Discipline, and Innovative Teaching Strategies.
Work ExperienceSubstitute 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
ExperienceReligion 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.
