Aid Acua

E-mail: aideacuna3@gmail.com
Cell: (847) 769-0314

OBJECTIVE

To present myself as a qualified candidate for an elementary teaching position, ready to serve and
facilitate an effective classroom through innovative teaching practices and a supportive learning
environment.

EDUCATION

University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
Bachelors in Arts in Urban Education: Elementary Education, May 2014
Overall: 3.73 GPA on a 4.00 scale / Major: 3.92 GPA on a 4.00 scale
Graduated with Cum Laude Latin Honors and College Honors
Deans List (Spring 2011 Spring 2014)

LICENSURE

Illinois Professional Educator License
Certification Type 03
Mathematics and Middle School Endorsement
ESL/Bilingual Endorsement (Pending)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Student Teacher, Ravenswood Elementary School, Chicago, IL Aug. 2013 Apr. 2014
Instructed a third grade classroom of 26 students in an integrated arts elementary school
Planned and taught interdisciplinary lessons on the concept of migration
Adapted teaching methods, materials, and assessments, using the Universal Design for Learning
framework to meet the varied needs of students
Attended professional development sessions and grade level meetings to enhance lesson planning
Challenged excelling students by creating a blog as part of their guided reading experience where they
were able to ask and answer higher order thinking questions
Established positive rapport with students, parents, and family members to promote family-school
relationships

Practica, Everett McKinley Dirksen Elementary School, Chicago, IL May 2013 July 2013
Instructed a third grade classroom of 20 students individually and in small groups
Focused specifically on bilingual students struggles, strengths, and improvements.
Adapted summer Bridge lessons and assessments in order to meet the varied needs of students

Practica, James Shields Elementary School, Chicago, IL Jan.2013 Apr.2013
Instructed a second grade bilingual classroom with 28 students
Assisted individual ELL students use of literacy strategies, such as making connections, to support
reading fluency and comprehension

Practica, John Hay Elementary School, Chicago, IL Sept.2012 Dec. 2012
Instructed a kindergarten classroom with 34 students, individually and in groups

Practica, William H King Elementary School, Chicago, IL Dec. 2011 Apr. 2012
Instructed a second grade classroom of 27 students

TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCES

Tutor, Erie Neighborhood House, Chicago, IL Sept. 2011 Apr. 2012
Provided citizenship classes in the afternoon, twice a week including Saturdays, to accommodate
applicants schedules.

LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Coach, Girls on the Run at Ravenswood Elementary, Chicago, IL 2013-2014
Founder and Member, UICs College of Education Students of Color, Chicago, IL 2014
Volunteer, UICs Alternative Spring Break at World Services for the Blind, Little Rock, AR 2013
Founder and Vice President, Math Teachers Club at UIC, Chicago, IL 2011

SKILLS

Bilingual, English and Spanish, oral and written
Knowledgeable with Weebly, Prezi, Powerpoint, Kidblog, and Shutterfly