Linda Griffin

6614 North Point Road                                                                                             linda.griffin@rps205.com    Rockford, IL                                                                                                              815-966-3200

OBJECTIVE                     ~ To pursue a challenging career in education

 

EDUCATION                    ~ University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois

                                               Master's of Education Degree - May 2003

                                               Curriculum, Technology, and Education Reform

                                         

                                            ~ Rockford College, Rockford, Illinois

                                               Bachelor of Science Degree - December 1995

                                               Child Development/Elementary Education
                                               G.P.A.3.991/4.0

                                                       ~ Kishwaukee Community College, Malta, Illinois

                                                          Associate of Science Degree : Biology - May 1977

                                                          G.P.A.3.07/4.0

 
         ADDITIONAL
         TRAINING                           ~ Problem Based Learning
                                                               Illinois Math & Science Academy Model - 1996
                                                          Gifted Certification - Levels I & II - 1996
                                                          Discipline With Dignity - 1996
                                                          Great Expectations in Math and Science (GEMS)
                                                               Leadership Training-1997
                                                           Infusion of Critical Thinking - Parks Model - 1997
                                                          Gifted Certification - Levels III & IV - 1998 
                                                          Technology Enhanced Engaged Learning (T.E.E.L) 1999
 
 
         CERTIFICATION                ~ Illinois: Type 03
 
         EXPERIENCE                    ~ West Middle School, Rockford, Illinois: 1996 - Present
                                                           Centralized Gifted Program
                                                           Seventh Grade Physics and Chemistry
 
                                                        ~ Stone Creek Elementary School, Roscoe, Illinois: Fall 1995
                                                           Student Teaching - Fourth Grade    
 
         RELATED
         EXPERIENCE                     ~ Rockford Board of Education 1992-1996
                                                                Served as President - 1993-1995
                                                            Served on District  Technology Standards Committee -1994

                                                            Further Experience in the areas of: finance, banking,     

                                                                   and medical laboratory

 

        HONORS                              ~ Distinguished Scholar List - All terms at Rockford College
                                                            Who's Who in American Universities & Colleges 1994-95
                                                            National Dean's List 1993 -1995
                                                            Recipient of Phi Beta Kappa Award 1995
                                                            Nominated for Golden Apple Award 1996-2003
 
   
         ACTIVITIES                         ~ Future Problem Solvers Competitions - Advisor
                                                           National Junior Honor Society - Originator & Advisor
                                                           Web Workshops
                                                           District Technology Committee
 
         PROFESSIONAL
         ORGANIZATIONS              ~ National Science Teachers' Association (NSTA)
                                                            Phi Delta Kappa International (PDK)
                                                            Illinois Association for Gifted Children (IAGC)
 

References available on request

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