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Sydney Siegel
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7th & 8th Grade Social Studies
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Contact Information
ssiegel@scienceandartsacademy.org
(847) 827-7880 ext. 404
Educational Background
M.Ed. Secondary Education Social Sciences, DePaul University, Chicago, IL
M.A. History and Historiography, DePaul University, Chicago, IL
B.A. Classical Studies, Smith College, Northampton, MA
B.A. History, Smith College, Northampton, MA
Experience
Years in Education: 11
Years at SAA: 8
Accomplishments
Science & Arts Academy Faculty Professional Learning Presentation: What is Social and Emotional Learning and how can it help Gifted Students and School Culture? (2014)
Two student 10th place finishes at National History Day Competition, University of Maryland, College Park (2014)
Serve as Middle School Team Leader (2014, 2013)
Science & Arts Academy Faculty Professional Learning Presentation: How to Help Gifted Students with ADD and ADHD in the Classroom (2013)
Worked two years in a classroom for high school students with Autism, downs, genetic, emotional, cognitive and behavioral disorders, where I taught academic, behavioral, job-related, and life skills. Here I developed and modified a variety of curriculum, helped with physical therapy, and worked daily with speech therapists, language pathologists, occupational therapists, and social workers.
Memberships/Associations
Golden Key National Honors Society
Personal Interests
Sports- running, playing, going; kickball, issues of social justice, spending time with family.
Personal Message
Teachers who love teaching, teach children to love learning.
ssiegel@scienceandartsacademy.org
(847) 827-7880 ext. 404
Educational Background
M.Ed. Secondary Education Social Sciences, DePaul University, Chicago, IL
M.A. History and Historiography, DePaul University, Chicago, IL
B.A. Classical Studies, Smith College, Northampton, MA
B.A. History, Smith College, Northampton, MA
Experience
Years in Education: 11
Years at SAA: 8
Accomplishments
Science & Arts Academy Faculty Professional Learning Presentation: What is Social and Emotional Learning and how can it help Gifted Students and School Culture? (2014)
Two student 10th place finishes at National History Day Competition, University of Maryland, College Park (2014)
Serve as Middle School Team Leader (2014, 2013)
Science & Arts Academy Faculty Professional Learning Presentation: How to Help Gifted Students with ADD and ADHD in the Classroom (2013)
Worked two years in a classroom for high school students with Autism, downs, genetic, emotional, cognitive and behavioral disorders, where I taught academic, behavioral, job-related, and life skills. Here I developed and modified a variety of curriculum, helped with physical therapy, and worked daily with speech therapists, language pathologists, occupational therapists, and social workers.
Memberships/Associations
Golden Key National Honors Society
Personal Interests
Sports- running, playing, going; kickball, issues of social justice, spending time with family.
Personal Message
Teachers who love teaching, teach children to love learning.
