SHELDON C.

KRIEGER
Chicago, IL 60657
skrieger@chicagotechacademy.org
CERTIFICATION
Illinois, Professional Educator License, Principal, PK-12
Illinois, Professional Educator License, English Language Arts, 6-12
Pennsylvania, Level I English Language Arts, 7-12

Anticipated Certification August 2015

Certification April 2013
Certification May 2011

EDUCATION
University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education
Philadelphia, PA
Master of Science in Education, School Leadership
Anticipated Graduation August 2015
Columbia University, Teachers College
New York, NY
Master of Arts, Teaching of English
Graduation October 2014
New York University, Steinhardt School of Communication, Education, and Human Development
New York, NY
Bachelor of Science, English Education
Graduation May 2010
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Chicago Tech Academy High School, English Language Arts Teacher/Instructional Coach
Chicago, IL
400 students, 9th 12th grades, contract school with a specialized, technology-focused curriculum
August 2013 Present
Serve as Principal Intern, working in a range of administrative areas such as school climate, facilities, and budgeting
Develop English 1 and English 2 curriculums aligned to Common Core State Standards with fellow English teachers
Design rigorous, authentic projects for assessment including student-taught lessons, journal syntheses and podcasts
Observe and coach fellow teachers through instructional rounds and collegial coaching initiatives
Deliver professional development on topics like social privilege, school-wide literacy programming, and best practices
Facilitate an extra-curricular professional learning community (PLC) to explore and investigate best practices for planning
Collaborate with fellow educators at weekly grade-level and department meetings on cross-curricular activities
Hold weekly office hours to assist students with assignments and make-up work
Conduct a weekly afterschool ACT prep course and credit recovery program
Advise Gay-Straight Alliance and Senior Club in their meetings, activities, and community projects
Organize a school-wide hiring fair, and conduct individual phone screenings, demonstration lessons, and interviews
School District of Philadelphia, English Language Arts Teacher
Philadelphia, PA
300 students, 7th 12th grades, transitional and at-risk population, alternative setting
September 2011 June 2013
350 students, 9th 12th grades, low-income and at-risk population, turnaround neighborhood school September 2010 June 2011
The Lindback Award for Distinguished Teacher nominee, May 2013
Served as Program Coordinator for High School Apprentice Cohort accelerated 8th-9th grade program
Created and maintained personalized learning plans (PLPs) for 24 students
Utilized the A+ Anywhere Learning System
Collected and aggregated student achievement data daily to determine adequate progress
Implemented diagnostic testing to determine decoding and comprehension levels
Co-taught sections of English 1, English 3, and Creative Writing with a Special Education instructor
Helped plan and execute an assessment plan for the PSSA
Participated in daily common planning time and weekly professional development
Attended the National Reading Styles Institute conference in San Antonio, Texas, July 2011
New York City Department of Education, English Language Arts Student Teacher
New York, NY
Separate high school and middle school experiences, servicing students from all five boroughs
September 2009 May 2010
Composed daily differentiated lesson plans for 8th and 9th grade full-inclusion classes
Formed classroom management skills, emphasizing positive reinforcement and student accountability
Prepared students for New York States Regents examinations
Established and maintained dependable daily routines and procedures in the classroom
Contacted parents/guardians bi-weekly or as needed
SKILLS & INTERESTS
Technologically adept, including Microsoft Word, Smart Board, Power Point, iMovie, GarageBand, and various online programs
Incorporating visual arts, music and other media into English curriculum to inspire student creativity and critical thinking
Experienced in all aspects of the creation, editing, and publication of an annual high school literary magazine
Fundraising for classroom needs, including new books, various supplies, and academically aligned field trips