Natalia Nicole Narajczyk

3112 N Davlin Court, Chicago, IL 60618

773.656.8302 | nnnarajczyk@yahoo.com

EDUCATION LICENSURE
DePaul University Illinois Professional Education License (PEL)
Degree anticipated August 2021 Endorsement in Early Childhood Education (Birth-Age 8y)
B.S., Early Childhood Education | Overall GPA: 3.402/4.00 Approval in Special Education (Ages 3-5y)
Endorsements in ESL and Bilingual Education (Polish Concentration)
Gateways Credential ECE Level 5

STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Frederic Chopin Elementary School, Pre-Kindergarten
Student Teacher | Chicago, IL | March- April 2021
● Developed creative and interactive activities in a hybrid classroom environment

A.N. Pritzker Public School, Kindergarten

Student Teacher | Chicago, IL, May- June 2021
● Created differentiated lessons and assessments and implemented them through the use of Common Core Reading Street and Google Classroom

PRACTICUM & CLINICAL EXPERIENCES

The Gardner School of Lincoln Park, Preschool
Practicum Student | Chicago, IL | January - March 2020
● Introduced reading comprehension through the use of storybook reading and interactive activities

St. Vincent DePaul Center, Toddler (2s) Room

Practicum Student | Chicago, IL | September - November 2017
● Identified and implemented strategies for classroom management
● Exposed to developmentally appropriate practices in an early childhood setting

DePaul University Study Abroad Program

Practicum Student | Budapest, Hungary | September - December 2018
● Studied Hungarian history, culture, language and literature
● Traveled extensively throughout Hungary, as well as other European cities

DePaul University Study Abroad Program

Practicum Student | Jerusalem, Israel | March 2018
● Studied Jerusalem’s history, culture, and literature through extensive traveling

Golden Apple Scholar, Class of 2018

● 350 hours of classroom experience and instruction across various school settings in, Joliet and Chicago, Illinois including Isaac Singleton Elementary
School, Park Manor Elementary School, and Owens Elementary School (Grades 1-3)
o Supported small groups of students in reading and math centers, including writing prompts, mathematical concepts, and assisting students with
math problems
o Developed cultural proficiency by leading whole group activities in a multicultural instructional environment

RELATED EMPLOYMENT
Little Nest Care
Preschool Teacher | Chicago, IL | January 2020 - March 2021
● Developed and instructed age-appropriate lesson plans that encourage physical, emotional, social, and academic growth
● Fostered a warm, nurturing, and fun atmosphere conducive to learning
● Met with parents, co-teachers, and head of the center in order to address and resolve students’ behavioral issues

Polish Language Tutor

Kipniak Family | Chicago, IL | September 2017 - Present
● Tutored a preschool student in learning the Polish language using guided reading and interactive exercises
● Gathered resources, primarily through the use of technology, to benefit the bilingual student

ACTIVITIES HONORS
Camp Kesem - Executive Board Member | September 2019 - September 2020 Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy (Polish) | May 2017
DePaul Polish Student Association - Executive Board Member | May 2018 - The Monsignor Egan Hope Scholarship | April 2017
June 2021
CERTIFICATIONS
CPR/AED/First Aid | American Red Cross | May 2019 – May 2021
Mandated Reporter | DCFS | May 2020 – May 2021