1. Edie Rudolf
2601 Wyndsong Court, Crystal Lake, IL 60012
Cell: 815-955-6381 ediesjr@yahoo.com
Summary
Accomplished, enthusiastic teacher with superb leadership and communication skills and over 16 years of experience.
Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers, and administration.
Demonstrates skill in individualizing instruction based on students' needs.
Skills/Experience
Routinely differentiates based on student needs Experience with Common Core
Enhances skills with RtI Team Leader
Implements math and literacy centers Experience with 1:1 computer ratio
Experience with curriculum mapping Manages all subject areas
Encourages student participation in PBIS Skilled with Interactive Whiteboards
Teaching Experience
Paraprofessional
February 2014 to present
Husmann Elementary School – Crystal Lake, IL
Worked cooperatively with classroom teacher, resource teacher, and other support staff to accommodate students’
individual education plans.
Fifth Grade Teacher
August 2007 to June 2013
Manteno Middle School - Manteno, IL
Increased local standardized testing reading scores by 26%, math concepts scores by 25%, and math
computation scores by 57%. Brought added value to the middle school by improving student learning through
formative assessment and differentiated instruction. Enhanced student learning by implementing a variety of
teaching methods such as whole-group and small-group, cooperative learning, problem-based learning, Bloom's
Taxonomy, discussions, and demonstrations. Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility. Scheduled
and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers, and school administrators. Created
lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
First Grade Teacher
August 2003 to June 2007
Manteno Primary School - Manteno, IL
Used children's literature to teach and reinforce reading, writing, grammar, and phonics. Enhanced reading skills
through the use of children's literature, reader's theater, and story time. Taught students in various stages of cognitive,
linguistic, social, and emotional development. Employed a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction textual materials to
encourage students to read independently.
PE Teacher
August 2000 to June 2003
Manteno Primary School - Manteno, IL
Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress. Encouraged students to
persevere with challenging tasks. Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal
responsibility. Accepted coaching from fellow teachers and administrators and immediately incorporated feedback.

2. Fifth Grade Teacher
August 1997 to June 2000
Grant Park Elementary School - Grant Park, IL
Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
Contributed ideas at staff meetings.
Substitute Teacher
August 1996 to June 1997
Managed classrooms of 12 to 30 students during the absence of assigned teachers. Set and communicated ground
rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility. Taught after-school and summer enrichment
programs.
Education
Master of Arts: Teaching, 1996
Olivet Nazarene University - Bourbonnais, IL, USA
4.0 GPA
Bachelor of Science: Psychology, 1993
Illinois State University - Normal, IL, USA
Member of Student Psychology Association
Chosen as an undergraduate assistant to Dr. Steven Shaw and aided in research on William's Syndrome. In February of
1992, I presented the research findings at the Illinois School Psychologists Association Annual Convention in Decatur,
Illinois.
Associate of Arts: General, 1991
Kankakee Community College - Kankakee, IL, USA
Member of Student Advisory Council.
Christ Church College - Canterbury, Kent, England Received a scholarship for the Study Abroad Program in the
spring of 1991. Traveled to Canterbury, England and attended Christ Church College for one semester.