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Andra Runyan

@andrarunyan

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Dedicated educator with expertise in social studies and language instruction.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to innovate in education and support adult learners.

I am a passionate educator with a Master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction and extensive experience teaching social studies and world languages. Currently, I teach at Prairie Knolls Middle School, where I focus on creating engaging and innovative lessons that empower students to become critical thinkers. My commitment to fostering a positive learning environment is evident through my involvement in school events and committees.

Throughout my career, I have developed a strong ability to adapt lessons to meet the diverse needs of my students, utilizing various materials and activities to maximize learning. I have also played a key role in developing school-wide initiatives, such as the 'Virtual Calming Room,' which provides students with resources to manage anxiety and stress. My goal is to continue making a positive impact in the field of education by inspiring and guiding students to achieve their personal and academic goals.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Social Studies & World Languages Teacher

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Prairie Knolls Middle School

Aug 2014 - Present (10 years 10 months)

Currently teaches 7th Grade Social Studies & World Languages (Spanish & German) and maintains consistent communication & records with students and parents. Collaborates with the Social Studies subject team to create engaging, rigorous, and innovative lessons aligned to Illinois C3 and Social Science Learning Standards, utilizing a variety of materials to maximize learning and empower critical thin

Curriculum Development Parent engagement Data Collection

History, Government & ESL Teacher

Central High School

Aug 2014 - Jun 2016 (1 year 10 months)

Taught Global Studies, US History, Government, and various ESL courses across multiple language levels, assessing and reporting student performance regularly to modify and improve assessments. Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in the work environment, maintaining accurate ESL records to meet state compliance and running ACCESS testing for grades 6-12. Created, modified, and scaffolded less

ESL Curriculum Adaptation Assessments Accessibility Testing Lesson Scaffolding Compliance

Assistant Girls’ Track & Field Coach

Prairie Knolls Middle School

Mar 2015 - May 2015 (2 months)

Coached members of the track team specializing in long jump, triple jump, hurdles, shot put, and relays. Organized uniform distribution and monitored inventory for the team.

Coaching Track & Field Uniform Management Team Coordination

History Teacher

Woodstock High School & Woodstock North High School

Aug 2013 - Jun 2014 (10 months)

Taught World History (10th) and US History (11th) on a part-time basis. Focused on delivering engaging history lessons to high school students, adapting curriculum as needed.

World History Classroom Management Curriculum Adaptation

Head Scholastic Bowl Coach

Woodstock High School

Dec 2013 - Feb 2014 (2 months)

Coordinated practices and bus transportation for meets. Led the scholastic bowl team, focusing on academic competition and team logistics.

Coaching Event Coordination Team Management Academic Competition Logistics Academic Competitions

ACT Prep Teacher

Sylvan Learning Center

Oct 2011 - Aug 2012 (10 months)

Instructed ACT prep seminars and tutored K–12 students in speed-reading, PSAE, writing skills, reading comprehension, literary strategies, study skills, and mathematics. Maintained data of student progress and documented concerns or suggestions.

Reading Comprehension Data Tracking Study Skills

Head JV Boys Tennis Coach

Streamwood High School

Mar 2012 - May 2012 (2 months)

Headed all JV practices, hosted matches, and updated individual student statistics and match results. Responsible for the overall management and development of the junior varsity boys' tennis team.

Coaching Tennis Instruction Match Management Player Statistics Team Leadership Athletic Training

Maternity Leave Substitute

Pontiac Township High School

Jun 2010 - Dec 2010 (6 months)

Created and developed Summer Civics curriculum, instructing the course to incoming juniors and seniors. Served as a fall semester maternity leave substitute for Sociology and U.S. History (11th-12th grades), and substituted in-house for economics on a bi-monthly basis.

Curriculum Development Civics Sociology Economics Classroom Management

Assistant Girls’ Track & Field Coach

Pontiac Township High School

Mar 2010 - May 2010 (2 months)

Coached members of the track team specializing in long jump, triple jump, hurdles, shot put, and relays. Served as an event official and school representative at track meets.

Coaching Track & Field Event Officiating Athlete Training Sports Management Team Leadership

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Illinois State University

B.A. in History and Social Science Secondary Education, History and Social Science Secondary Education

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Social Science Secondary Education. Prepared for teaching history and social sciences at the secondary level.

Concordia University

M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction, Curriculum & Instruction

Completed a Master of Arts in Curriculum & Instruction with an ESL Endorsement. Focused on developing effective instructional strategies and curriculum design.