Laura M. Bialas
Experience

Gemini Junior High School – Niles, IL
August 2003 – present
  • Mathematics teacher. Taught students who differ vastly in their cultural backgrounds. Taught ELL students and Special Education students.
  • Co-taught math for special education students for two years.
  • Involved in math committee that created aspects of new math curriculum as well as adopted new textbook series.
  • Member of School Improvement team.
  • Voluntarily implemented and taught After School Math Program to students who needed extra help.
  • Active in after school program - Total Learning Community. Taught Spanish to 4th and 5th grader students; tutored students K-8; taught technology class; taught arts and crafts to 3rd-5th graders; ran games club; co-taught dance class to 7th and 8th grade students.
  • Organized group of students to participate in math competition held at local high school.
  • Was part-time ELL assistant during first year.
  • Participated in Illinois Math and Science Partnerships Grant.
Part-time Private Tutoring – Suburban Cook County
August 2004 – present
  • Privately tutored several students – junior high students and high school sophomore. Created personalized mathematics programs to improve students’ math knowledge and problem-solving skills.
Taylor St. Pizza – Elk Grove, IL
January 1997 – March 2006
  • Manager and counterperson. Served customers since restaurant opened.


Volunteer

Mentor program - Gemini Junior High School 2003 – present
  • Mentored at-risk students. Participated in social activities with students and provided guidance as a role model.
Breast Cancer Walk – Chicago, IL. May 2005 & May 2006
  • Raised money to benefit research for breast cancer.
Multiple Sclerosis Walk – Schaumburg, IL May 2004 & May 2005
  • Raised money to benefit research for Multiple Sclerosis.