1. Kari A. Schaefers
0N070 Stanley Street
Winfield, IL 60190
630-615-0989
schaeferskari@gmail.com
Philosophy of Education
In order for students to achieve personal success, they should be immersed in a positive, safe environment that
encourages the desire to learn and collaborate among peers.
Education
Illinois State University, Class of 2015 Bloomington-Normal, IL
Bachelors of Science in Education, Elementary Major GPA: 3.60
Certification: IL Type 03 Certified K-9 Overall GPA: 3.34
Endorsements: Mathematics, Social Science, Science, Language Arts
Student Teaching
PDS, or Professional Development School, is a yearlong student teaching experience offered as an alternative to
traditional student teaching. The program is designed to provide a more authentic classroom experience through two
different grade levels.
Normal Unit 5, Prairieland Elementary School, 4th grade, Normal, IL August 2014-May 2015
 Independently instructed students in content areas of language arts, mathematics, social studies,
science, and writing
 Differentiated instruction by implementing math workshop to accommodate student needs
 Created a classroom blog to promote parent communication
 Developed lesson plans aligned to the Common Core State Standards
 Collaborated with other grade level teachers during planning periods and PLC meetings
 Participated in parent teacher conferences and curriculum night
 Utilized DOJO behavior management system
 Attended meetings for school improvement
 Adapted lessons and classroom environment for students with IEPs and 504 plans
 Utilized formative and summative assessments to guide instruction based on the needs of students
 Volunteered at the community Back2School alliance and reading nights
 Attended the Illinois Reading Council Conference and IGAC Gifted Convention
Normal Unit 5, Parkside Junior High School, 8th grade social studies, Normal, IL October 2014-December 2014
 Effectively planned and co-taught lessons with core and special education teachers
 Collaborated with the team of grade level teachers on a daily basis
 Created and implemented an interdisciplinary project for students to complete
 Assisted in maintaining behavior plans
Related Work Experience
Heartland Community Church, Normal, IL October 2014-April 2015
 Volunteered at the after school program
 Tutored students in grades K-5
 Communicated with parents about student behavior and school work
Wheaton Park District, Wheaton, IL June 2014-August 2014
Swimming lessons Instructor
 Instructed small groups of 4 to 11 year old students
 Prepared and wrote lesson plans for each two week session
 Communicated with parents about student improvement on a daily basis

2. Longfellow Elementary School, Wheaton, IL February 2011-May 2014
 Internship Senior year of high school
 Guided small group instruction to assist 2nd grade students in math, science and reading
 Assisted in grading student work
 Co-taught with core teacher in whole group instruction
Professional Development and Service
Kappa Delta Epsilon education honors fraternity January 2014-May 2015
 Attended seminars about various education topics including reader’s workshop, technology in the
classroom, Common Core, and movement in the classroom
 Volunteered at student involvement events
Alpha Delta Pi August 2011-May 2015
 Volunteered for various organizations including Habitat for Humanity
 Attended weekly chapter meetings discussing community involvement and association improvement
 Participated in philanthropic events promoting organization donations
Technology Skills
 Microsoft office; including Word, PowerPoint, Excel
 SMART board, iPads (co-writer and i-annotate), Weebly
References
Christi Hutson
Cooperating Teacher at Prairieland Elementary
hutsoncl@unit5.org
309.825.6895
Gloria Jameson
PDS Site Coordinator and University Supervisor
jamesogj@unit5.org
309.825.2491
Chris Hawkins
Cooperating Teacher at Parkside Junior High
hawkincm@unit5.org
309.838.3554
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