Catalina Davila2732 S. Kildare Ave Chicago, IL 60623 (773) 574-6421 cathydavila2@gmail.com

EducationDePaul University, Chicago, IL Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a Spanish Concentration Minor: Latin American Studies Endorsement: Spanish, Middle School Licensure: Professional Educator License (PEL) Expected June 2015

Student Teaching ExperienceOld Saint Marys Catholic School, 5th Grade, Chicago, IL March-June 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 100 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 ExperienceAfter 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 Technical: Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel Language: Bilingual in English/Spanish

References:

Ms. Christine ConzettCooperating TeacherOld Saint Marys SchoolSchool: (312) 386-1560Cell: (248) 568-4153

Mrs. Tricia FitzgeraldDePaul UniversityStudent Teaching SupervisorCell: (773) 620-3829

Mr. Jim SorensenGolden Apple Supervisor(312) 477-7523

Mr. Aaron PodolnerSummer Internship SupervisorCell: (708) 288-1775