ELLEN LANDGREN

360 West Hubbard, Apt 1508 708.465.7400

Chicago, IL 60654 ellen.t.landgren@gmail.com

CERTIFICATION
Illinois Initial Elementary Certification (Type 03), Kindergarten through Grade 9

EDUCATION
DePaul University, Master of Education: Teaching and Learning June,2014
University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, Bachelor of Arts in Communication May,2011

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ravinia Elementary School, Instructional Assistant, 1st Grade August,2016- Present
Provided instructional support to two first grade classrooms in areas of literacy, math,
writing, and science.
Facilitated the transition between an experiential kindergarten and first grade for a group
of 45 students.
Led a math intervention group, using TouchMath to establish math foundations for six
first grade students, including small group instruction and frequent progress monitoring.
Collaborated with the first-grade team to plan for instruction.
Administered assessments, executed individualized behavior plans and supported
classroom teacher in management of all students.
Proficient in Seesaw, a digital portfolio tool, and many other tech based learning tools
including Dreambox, RazKids, and XtraMath.
Ravinia Elementary School, Paraprofessional, Kindergarten August,2014-June,2016
Served as an instructional aid to two children with identified disabilities, during inclusion
in a general education kindergarten classroom.
Participated in the implementation of an experiential kindergarten.
Trained in the KIDS Assessment.
Acted as classroom teacher while teacher was out of the building for trainings or other
events to ensure consistency in classroom routines and minimize lost instructional time.
Implemented the Jolly Phonics program to promote early childhood literacy.

A.N. Pritzker Elementary School, Student Teaching, 6th Grade March June, 2014
Led four students to the History Fair State Finals in Springfield, providing supervision
and guidance.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCES
Childcare June, 2013 September, 2014
Provided care and nurturing for a young boy from birth until age two.
Nordstrom, Childrens Shoe Department October, 2011 August, 2012
Sales representative associate, providing customer service for families, specifically their
children.

VOLUNTEER WORK
A member of the board for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in Chicago.
Co-Founder of Compete for a Cure, a fundraiser supporting The Pam Stern Legacy of
Hope Foundation supporting Special Education, and the American Lung Cancer
Association that has raised over $100,000 since its founding year in 2010.
Served as Phi Gamma Nu Business Fraternitys Philanthropy Chair from 2009 to 2011.
 REFERENCES

Mrs. Courtney Nordstrom

Principal, Ravinia Elementary School
763 Dean Ave.
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3700

Amy March
Kindergarten Teacher, Ravinia Elementary School
763 Dean Ave.
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3661

Andrea Dunning
First Grade Teacher, Ravinia Elementary School
763 Dean Ave.
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3659
Dr. Ellen E. Mauer
Principal, Spaulding School, Gurnee School District 56
2000 Belle Plaine Avenue
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847)505-1624

Sara Pensinger
DePaul University Supervisor
(773) 398-2742