Lauren DeCesare

859 w Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL | (630) 881-8580 | l.decesare3@gmail.com

Licensure
Professional Educator License (PEL) Expected June 2020
Secondary Education Social Sciences, Grades 9-12th
Education
DePaul University, Chicago Illinois Expected June 2020
Master of Education in Secondary Education, Social Sciences
Cumulative GPA 3.975
DePaul University, Chicago Illinois June 2018
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, French History minor
Cumulative GPA: 3.7, Major GPA: 3.9
Interactive Field Experience
Benito Juarez Community High School- observation hours & student teaching Jan 2020- Present
Benito Juarez Community High School Social Studies Department Chicago, Illinois
• Facilitate learning of history and civics using student-centered lessons and activities for a student
population of 95% Hispanic, 3% African American, 1% white, .5% Asian, and .5% other
• Cultivate students personal, cultural, and learning background to create an inclusive student driven
environment and generate a connection between a student’s personal life and social science content
• Develop and collaborate with a bilingual and special education teacher to create formal and informal
assessments throughout each lesson to check student understanding
• Assist students with preparation for SAT and PSAT standardized testing by incorporating practice
questions and explanations within lessons
Lemont High School- observation hours Jan 2019- Dec 2020
Lemont High School Social Studies Department Lemont, Illinois
• Consulted with multiple teachers regarding their various teaching styles
• Delivered critical and meaningful feedback on student work
• Participated in professional development programing to help prepare for parent-teacher conferences
Teaching Related Experience
Graduate Writing Tutor Jan 2019- Present
DePaul University Athletic Academic Advising Chicago, Illinois
• Assist DePaul student athletes with course assignments pertaining to social studies and the humanities,
job and graduate school applications, and other academic projects
• Manage time and remain on task during one-on-one and group tutoring sessions
• Coordinate with academic advisors to develop robust and relevant curriculum for tutoring sessions
Swim Lesson Instructor June 2012- Sept 2015
Lemont Park District Lemont, Illinois
• Instructed various age groups from six months old to 80 years old ranging from floating, building
independence in the water, and a variety of swimming strokes
• Noted swimming level of students and developed appropriate lesson plans to correspond to each
individual student
• Preformed weekly evaluations to determine each student’s progress
Work Experience
Front Desk Receptionist Sept 2014 – June 2018
DePaul University Athletic Academic Advising Chicago, Illinois
• Checked-in student athletes, monitored study hours, and collaborated with academic advisors to track
student progress
• Enforced NCAA rules regarding student athlete academic honor code
• Coordinated schedules of student athletes and graduate tutors while executing administrative work