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ANDREW L.

ROCCA

3441 N. Oakley Avenue, Apt. #2 Chicago, IL 60618 (847) 800-0642 andrew.rocca1@gmail.com

LICENSURE
Professional Educator License (PEL), Endorsed in History/Social Sciences (9-12), Expected September 2016
Endorsed in Middle School Language Arts and Social Sciences

EDUCATION
DePaul University, Chicago, IL, June 2016
Master of Education, Secondary Education History; GPA: 3.8/4.0
Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, IL, May 2013
Bachelor of Arts, History

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher, Lincoln Park High School, Grades 9-10, Chicago, IL; January June 2016

Collaborative member of two different curriculum teams (World Studies/US History); Participated in the
development of unit calendars, assessments, and class policies with both curriculum teams.
Developed lessons and instructional activities independently for eleven weeks by following Common Core
Standards
Created multi-cultural instructional activities around local history which demonstrated the connection between
social science phenomena and current events.
Encouraged a broad range of student engagement by utilizing a wide-range of differentiated instructional
techniques, such as whole-class discussions, interactive lectures, small and large-group work, think-pair-shares.
Modified lessons and instructional activities to meet the needs of students with Individual Education Plans (IEP) &
504 Plans.
Served as a mentor and a judge for Lincoln Park History Fair; Supported student participation by serving as a
mentor and chaperone at the Chicago Metro History Fair, and the Illinois History Day Fair in Springfield, IL.
Participated in Lincoln Park High Schools Third Quarter Parent-Teacher Conferences; Spoke with parents about
individual students needs, student progress, and addressing family questions and concerns.
Tutored a student before, during, and after school; Student saw an increase in World Studies by a full letter grade
over a three month period.

TEACHING-RELATED EXPERIENCES
Tutor, Education and Counseling Center, DePaul University, Chicago, IL; January June 2015
Tutored a sixth grade student in English Language Arts, using the teachers existing curriculum to raise his grade

from a C to B over the course of six months.


Assisted student in completion of oral presentation project, using the guidelines for the project to help student in
selection of topic, organization of ideas into fluent sentence structures, and presentation preparation for his
speech.

HONORS/ACTIVITIES

Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education; June 2016 Present
Senior Thesis Distinction from Lake Forest College
Lake Forest College Mens Varsity Ice Hockey Team (NCAA DIII); Two-time Varsity Letter Recipient; Have played
hockey at semi-professional in Canada and the USA
Inaugural recipient of the Carol Gayle Scholarship from Lake Forest College for student who demonstrates
excellence in the study of History and Politics
Captain of numerous hockey teams throughout career

SPECIAL SKILLS & INTERESTS

Eager to utilize modern forms of technology to enhance instruction and increase critical thinking skills in students
Aspirations to organize, mentor, and participate in Chicago Metro History Fair, Illinois History Day, and National
History Day
Desire to organize and assist in extracurricular activities such as journalism or writing clubs, debate clubs, and
fundraising events
Interest in coaching sports such as ice hockey, baseball, volleyball, or soccer

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