Jozel Shwatal

Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Program, Assistant Director Mentoring @Golden Apple Foundation

Chicago, IL, US

Golden Apple Foundation Summer Institute Director Vision and implementation of curricular programming design, including overarching goals for state-wide program Coordinate and implement five week educational training for 100+ pre-service teachers: Elmhurst College 2014, Concordia University 2015, North Central College 2016 Demonstrated communication skills by providing initial training and ongoing assessment for team of educational leadersMentor, Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Research, model and coach teaching strategies for Prek-12th grade teachers across all content areas, according to Common Core Team designed Golden Apple Foundation observation assessment based on the Charlotte Danielson Framework Coordinate and lead After Action Review for Golden Apple programs Notable Responsibilities Coordinate career preparation by planning a yearly ‘Mock Interview” event to include 85 administrators and 140 pre-service teachers from across the State of Illinois Implementation of McCormick Foundation Grant to highlight civic education with leadership partners including Facing History, Communities United, Constitutional Rights and Barat Foundation. Reflective Seminar Leader, Cultural Competence & Growing as Curriculum Writer and Teacher.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Saint Xavier University

Master of Education (MEd)