GEORGINA KOWALCZYK

Comprehensive experience in managing teams and completing a broad range of projects, from the customization and development of sales and recognition programs and materials, to a “one-stop” customer account management. Control projects using development techniques and recognizing common obstacles to project tracking. Demonstrated strong communication, project management, and sales activities including Key Operating Indicators reporting, statistical analysis, and program administration. Multitasking and problem solving skills, as well as working well in teams and/or independently in order to accomplish set goals. Articulate communicator, both oral and written with fluency in English, Spanish and French. Strong knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Power Point, Chrome, and other technology. Work well independently and in teams with strong planning and decision making. Successful at working with diverse populations through respect and excellent interpersonal skills. Extensive international travel including Study Abroad experience.

Business professional with strong foundation in administrative and support roles. Known for enhancing office productivity and supporting key business functions through efficient organization and communication. Focused on team collaboration and results, adaptable to changing business needs. Skilled in calendar management, document preparation, and client relations.

• Member of the College of Business Council, American Marketing Association, OEL, and AIESEC at St. Cloud State University.
• Honorary life member of the “Société d’Honneur Française PI DELTA PHI” Chapitre Lambda Alpha, and “La Sociedad Nacional Hispánica Sigma Delta Pi” Capítulo Pi Gamma.

• Certificate “The Leadership Challenge,” International Leadership Associates Apr 2006
• Certificate “Egonomics,” Marcum & Smith Sep 2006
• Certificate “Situational Frontline Leadership” Nov 2006

• Kindergarten Spanish Immersion Teacher Minnetonka, MN Aug 2023 - June 2024
• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in learning styles.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Create classroom environments conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Elementary K-4 Spanish Teacher
• Middle School Art Teacher
• High School Spanish Teacher
• Fourth Grade Teacher
• Pioneer Elementary School/Healy High Pierz School District Aug 2016 - June2023
• Responsible for launching and implementing an elementary K-4 grade Spanish Program.
• Partnering with the middle school art teacher to teach art to 8th Grade students.
• Taught Spanish I to grades 9 and 10th in addition to performing 4th grade teaching duties.
• Third Grade Teacher
• Clearview Elementary School, St. Cloud School District Aug 2012 - June 2016
• Taught third grade content in Spanish and English to as many as 27 students per class.
• Created and implemented engaging, standards-based, and multi-strategy lessons for Language Arts, Science, Social Studies and Math.
• Differentiated and supplemented instruction for each student’s varying interests, prior knowledge, and individual academic and developmental needs.
• Analyzed students’ assessment data, work samples, and participation in order to successfully and continuously group students for guided reading groups, math intervention, and cooperative learning activities.
• Collaborated in goal setting, reflection, and instructional planning during Individualized Education Program meetings, Professional Development and grade-level team meetings.
• Conferred with parents and families during conferences highlighting students’ strengths and setting home and school goals using MCA and STAR data samples and student work.
• Spanish Teacher
• St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, Buffalo, MN Dec 2009 – Jun 2012
• Taught Spanish to 275 students grades K-8, and 38 preschool students ages 4-5.
• Developed a new Spanish curriculum that incorporated cross curricular content and individualized or modified lessons accordingly to meet students’ learning needs.
• Created and implemented innovative and engaging lesson plans and activities to motivate all students to learn Spanish.
• Incorporated the use of technology, music and authentic artifacts to provide experiential learning opportunities in and out of the classroom, and to make Spanish relevant and useful for students.
• Closely collaborated and maintained positive, productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and school staff to enhance student learning.

• USN Reserves, Fort Snelling MN Aug 1997 - May 2001
• Active Duty, San Diego, CA Apr 1991 – Jun 1996