Dominic J.

Villa
9162 S. Claremont Chicago, IL 60643 (773) 547-5522dominicvilla27@gmail.com

Education
Saint Xavier UniversityChicago, Il
Bachelor of Science in Elementary, Endorsements in Middle School and Social Science, May 2017
Magna Cum Laude (3.66)

License
Illinois Professional Educator License (Type 03)
Elementary/Middle grades, Social Science, Mathematics (expected Summer 2017), LBS I (expected Summer 2017).

Relevant Experience
Robert Healy Elementary School, Chicago, IL,
Student Teaching January 2017May 2017
Differentiated instruction in a classroom setting containing special education, bilingual, and defiant students.
Communicated effectively with 4 different mentor teachers to plan teaching content and strategies in Math, Reading,
Science, Writing, and Social Studies.
Controlled daily classroom routines and procedures by taking attendances, taking students in and out of the class,
lesson planning, assessment, grading, and analysis for next steps.
Implemented positive behavior incentive plan that allowed student to earn points through positive behavior.
Participated in daily grade level meeting and administrative meetings.
Communicated with bilingual and special education teachers to align student learning with IEP goals and WIDA
standards.
Created a positive learning environment by establishing a personal rapport with all 34 students.
Became proficient in using online resources and progress monitoring systems (i.e. Compass Learning, TTM) to track
student progress and academic achievement.

Clinical ExperienceSaint Xavier University (2015-2017)

Mathematics Methods30 hours
Developed multiple learning segments based off pre-assessment data that informed instruction for a small group of
students.
Administered post-assessment that showed positive gains toward reaching lesson objective and connected standards.
Social Studies/Science Methods30 hours
Observed urban, mixed socio-economic 3rd grade classroom and created an appropriate social science unit planned
that aligned with the context of the school setting.
Set-up and taught small group science centers exploring magnets, vibrations, and sounds.
Reading/Literacy/Diagnostics Methods60 hours
Implemented whole group instruction to a 8th grade classroom focused on using persuasion in propaganda and media.
Used informed assessments like Words Their Way, The Basic Reading Inventory, spelling inventories, and phonics
inventories to drive 1-on-1 instruction weekly for 16 weeks.
Assessment informed each sessions objective and instruction focused on making connections, fluency/pace, and
comprehension

Marist High School, Volleyball Coach

Sophomore Girls Assistant Volleyball Coach 2014-Current
Planned and implemented daily practices routines and instruction to improve skill through repetition.
Collected scouting report data to inform strategy and game plan.
Instill positive and relentless attitudes in student-athletes
Varsity Boys Assistant Volleyball Coach 2014-Current
Implemented practice plans and strategies focused around specific skills.
Created scouting reports to better prepare student athletes for success.
 Dominic J. Villa
9162 S. Claremont Chicago, IL 60643 (773) 547-5522dominicvilla27@gmail.com

Monitored and supervised concessions, sales, set-up/tear-down, tournament data, information release, and other
director duties for volleyball tournaments with multiple teams and courts.
Coordinator of volleyball camps containing up to 150 grammar school students.

Activities
Saint Xavier Mens Volleyball Team 2015-2017
2016/2017 CCAC All-Academic Team, Student Athlete Silver Medal Award
Completed final competitive season during student teacher semester.
All-time Career Leader in Digs

Skills
Proficient in using Microsoft word, excel, outlook, etc.,
Proficient in iPad products and applications, MacBook, and Airplay.
Proficient in integrating technology for daily activities, routines, and within lessons.