Lorraine M.

Nolan
8914 West 123rd. Street ▪ Palos Park, IL 60464 ▪ lnolan@palos118.org
Home: (708)923-9799 ▪Cell (708)227-1111

ELEMENTARY TEACHER ( Type 03, Middle School Endorsement)

Dedicated, creative, and compassionate educator with a commitment to creating a school community that
cultivates responsibility and respect seeks a school that embraces diversity and remains enthusiastic in
implementing current trends into their educational methodology. Demonstrated skills to integrate engaging
teaching techniques to enhance student learning, addressing every child’s learning style. Possess superior
interpersonal and communication skills; able to establish meaningful relationships with students, parents,
and faculty members.
Areas of knowledge include:
 Assessment Tools  Reading Strategies
 Creative Lesson Planning  Student-centered Learning
 Writer’s Workshop  Guided Reading
 Cooperative Learning  English Language Learners
 Parent-Teacher Conferences  Phonics
 Response to Intervention (RTI)  SMART Technologies

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

St. Xavier University-Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Science: May 2009
Major: Elementary Education, Concentration: Social Science
Cumulative GPA 3.8/4.0
Kappa Delta Pi

Moraine Valley Community College-Palos Hills, IL

Associate in Arts: May 2005
Cumulative GPA 3.8/4.0

Palos West Elementary School, District 118

Teacher, 3rd grade (08/10-Current)
Educated academically, socially, and culturally diverse students in all core subjects; created and employed
daily lesson plans; conducted various assessments of classroom students; attended staff meetings;
maintained a positive rapport with all parents and students.
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 Uphold effective behavior management in the classroom through the integration of motivational
activities and positive reinforcement tactics including RTI
 Improved parental communications through a daily communication. E.g. parents volunteered to
help in the classroom on a regular basis, weekly newsletters, webpage.
 Developed and implemented creative lessons; applied diverse manipulatives including creative
writing, music, painting, journal writing, literature, dance, reading, theatre production, and field trips
to enhance student learning and increase knowledge base.
 Developed and implemented creative lesson plans using various primary sources, allowing the
student to relate the lesson to their own environment and meet the needs of all types of learners.
 Incorporated engaging teaching methods and resources that set a strong foundation for learning
encouraging student participation and self motivation to seek out more information.
 Effectively utilized positive interaction with learners to foster a rapport, gain respect and trust,
ensuring a productive environment that was conducive to learning.
 Prepared students for ISAT testing by reviewing skills, teaching strategies, focusing on writing, and
introducing test-taking tips months prior to the test date.

Palos West Elementary-District 118

ELL- Long-Term Substitute Teacher (01/10-06/10 )
Provided supplemental in-class and cooperative ESL support to ELL students, developing and
implementing diverse curriculum to effectively meet the need of each student's learning style and
ability.

Palos West Elementary-District 118

First Grade- Long Term Substitute Teacher (11/09-01/10)
Assumed role of classroom teacher during a 12 week maternity leave replacement. Taught all
subjects to a diverse group of students. Also responsible for report cards during the second
quarter.

Palos South Middle School-District 118

Instructional Aide (08/99-01/09)
Worked with children to provide intervention and instruction to foster emotional and educational
development according to individualized IEP.

References and letters of recommendation available upon request.