Mr. Schoonveld's Instructional Beliefs:

* I believe in a hands-on approach to learning

* Science is about "doing"- we do Science

* I believe in providing time for a student to: see it, do it, & read about the learning at hand

* There are no barriers for a second-language learner within my classroom

* If no one's following.....someone isn't leading

* Listening, speaking, reading, & writing are an integral part of a great classroom

* People deserve & thrive in an environment full of integrity, care, & respect

* Catch 'em doing something right!

Links for Extended Learning:

University of Colorado at Boulder Java Interactives

National Science Foundation- Multimedia Gallery

Help your student "see" what they are learning! Search it on TeacherTube!

Foldit: Solve Puzzles for Science

Science360- The Knowledge Network

 Abridged Resume & Credentials:

EDUCATION:

National-Louis University, Lisle, IL

Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education: 2005

Coursework in Master of Science in Management program: 1995-1996

University of Illinois, Urbana, IL

Bachelor of Science, Political Science: 1991

CERTIFICATIONS:

Illinois Initial Type 03 Elementary Education (K-9): 2005

*Middle School Endorsements: Mathematics, General Science, Physical Science,

 Social Studies, Business/Marketing/Management, English as a Second Language

Wilderness First Aid, Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities (SOLO): 2005

Open Water Scuba Diving, Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI): 1982

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

College of DuPage, ESL Instructor, Glen Ellyn, IL: 2004-2006

             * Differentiated curriculum for a class of 30-35 adult, multilevel-proficiency students

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Illinois Reading Recovery, Trustee Fellowship Intern, Lisle, IL: 2005

              * Assisted in web research, data collection, statistical analysis, and digital video archiving 

Family Bookstores, Store Manager, Streamwood & Wheaton, IL: 1994-2004

            * Assisted with company acquisitions & growth plan

                * Partnered with community radio station generating thousands in free publicity

                * Developed annual curricula workshop for local instructional leaders

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

Meet The Wilderness, Traveling Teams Course Volunteer, Edwards, CO: 2005

Lake Geneva Youth Camp, Program Director Team, Lake Geneva, WI; 2003-2005

                * Coordinated over 200 young adults from urban and suburban homes

                * Created and planned team building events and workshops with other staff members

World Relief DuPage, Volunteer, Wheaton, IL: 1999-2004

                * Tutored local refugees from Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and Tunisia in the English language

McKinley Homeless Shelter, Community Volunteer Intern, Champaign, IL: 1991

                * Communicated shelter's volunteer needs to student and local area groups

LANGUAGES STUDIED:

Arabic, College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL: 1999-2002

HONORS AND AWARDS:

CBA Impact Award for Books for Prisoners Campaign: 1999

Charles (Chick) Evans Scholarship recipient- full collegiate tuition and housing scholarship: 1987-1991

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics