Erikainkaresume 2015 Online
Erikainkaresume 2015 Online
Erikainkaresume 2015 Online
erika.inka@gmail.com
erikainka.weebly.com
Objective
To obtain an elementary or middle school position focused on coaching and integrating
technology in the classroom.
Education
Illinois State University - Normal, Illinois
May 2008
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
K-9 Teaching Certification, Type 03 - Endorsements in gifted education, mathematics,
language arts, and middle school
Northern Illinois University - DeKalb, Illinois
November 2015
Pursuing Masters Degree in Instructional Technology
Teaching Experience
Mundelein Elementary School District 75
Fall 2008-Present
3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Teacher Mechanics Grove Elementary School, Lincoln
Elementary School, Mundelein, Illinois
Integrated technology to enhance instruction
Piloted one-to-one Chromebook initiative
Facilitated computer-based testing
Created online learning experiences for students
Coached teachers on integrating technology into lessons
Facilitated genius hour passion projects
Fostered a growth mindset within the classroom
Sponsored IMSA Fusion after school club
Participated in Professional Learning Communities to analyze student data
Collaborated with teammates and resource teachers to design instruction
Created schedule for the school to maximize instructional time within the school day
Coordinated fifth grade outdoor education overnight trip
Facilitated fifth grade math Common Core curriculum development
Developed Common Core English Language Arts curriculum
Designed and developed curriculum for advanced fifth grade math
Developed fifth grade social emotional learning curriculum for The Leader in Me
Supported school pursuit of The Leader In Me lighthouse status
Created student leadership notebooks for goal setting and data tracking
Professional Development
Committees
Technology Skills
iLife Suite
Google Drive
Experience with Chromebooks, iPads, MacBooks, Windows devices
Microsoft Office
Promethean Interactive Whiteboard
Language Skills
Fluent and proficient in English and Latvian
Some conversational Spanish
Organizations
Illinois Computing Educators
American Latvian Youth Association
Dzintras Latvian Academic Sorority
References
Kathleen Miller
Principal, Mechanics Grove School
kmiller@d75.org
(847)309-0741
Jackie Ewing
Fifth Grade Teacher, Mechanics Grove School
jetewing@gmail.com
(773)771-9264
Patience Bertana
Technology Integration Specialist, Mundelein District 75
pbertana@d75.org
(847)400-4607
Dan Swartz
Director of Teaching and Learning, Mundelein District 75
dswartz@d75.org
(847)949-2700