Emma Levine

High school English teacher with a passion for service. With my experience managing the classroom, I can adapt to high-energy situations and solve problems with your team. 

English Teacher | Chicago Public Schools | 2021-Present

• In 2020-2021, I taught five sections of English II in accordance with the International Baccalaureate’s Middle Years Programme, Common Core standards, and SAT’s evidence-based reading and writing benchmarks.
• In collaboration with my team, I developed and implemented a brand new curriculum. 
• Currently, I teach three sections of English II and two sections of Women in Literature, an elective course for upperclassmen in Taft’s Department of Language and Literature. 
• I have developed the Women in Literature curriculum independently and tailored it to offer an enriching experience for all students with particular focus on diverse cultural backgrounds, historical accuracy, and contemporary contexts. 

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Bachelor of Arts in English | 2019

• Graduated Summa Cum Laude with High Distinction in English and Minors in Secondary Education and Creative Writing.
• 3.95/4.00 GPA. 
• Recipient of Snap, Conrad, and Kneer Merit Scholarships for English

University of Illinois at Chicago | Masters of Education in Language, Literacies, and Learning | Expected Graduation Spring 2025