Elizabeth Minarich

1619 Mason Avenue

Joliet, IL 60435
815-600-1650
elizabethminarich@gmail.com

CREDENTIALS & LICENSURE

• English Language Arts and Psychology
• IEIN: 1177389 – PEL: 2409534
• College Board Certified AP Language and Composition Instructor

EDUCATION
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY, Normal IL
Bachelors of Arts & Sciences in English Education, Aug 2014 – May 2018
• GPA: 3.74 cumulative/3.93 major
• Distinction: Cum Laude
• Study Abroad: Brighton University, England (2016)

PRE-PROFESSIONAL/STUDENT TEACHING
VICTOR J. ANDREW HIGH SCHOOL D230, Tinley Park, IL
Student Teacher, Jan 2018 – May 2018
• AP English Language and Composition, American Literature
• Assistant Director – Group Interpretation extra-curricular
• One-on-one tutoring and educational planning in the Center

WORK EXPERIENCE
VICTOR J. ANDREW HIGH SCHOOL D230, Tinley Park, IL
English Langue Arts Teacher, Aug 2018 - Present
• AP English Language and Composition & Junior American Literature
• Integrates technology into everyday instruction
• Encourages diverse and open community of learning
• Establishes differentiated learning environment
• Creates CCSS based learning materials, tasks, and assessments
Winter Musical Technical Director, Aug 2018 – Dec 2018
• Collaborated with other professionals in the theater department
• Integrated safe practices and learning opportunities in the theater
• Mentored student leaders and oversaw student committees
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSTIY DEPARTMENT OF EVENT MANAGEMENT, DINING,
& HOSPITALITY, Normal, IL
Assistant Stage Manager, Jan 2016 – May 2018
• Supervised group of 25+ stagehands
• Facilitated new hire training
• Selected to assist professional staff with interview and hiring process
• Organized and administered mid-semester department training

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
COLLEGE MENTORS FOR KIDS
Mentor, Aug 2015 – May 2016
• One-on-one mentoring and group activities with ages 6-11
GAMMA PHI CIRCUS
Unicyclist and crew member, Aug 2014 – May 2017
• Coached new members during open houses
• Skills: Time management, leadership, organization, group collaboration, teambuilding