Diane Kowalski
Elementary School Teacher
Romeoville,IL
Summary
Accomplished classroom teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
1st Grade Classroom Teacher
Valley View School District 365U
Romeoville , IL
2018.08 - Current
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Kept classroom clean, organized and safe for students and visitors.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Reading Specialist
Valley View School District 365U
Romeoville , IL
2012.08 - 2018.05
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
- Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Valley View School District 365U
Romeoville , IL
2010.08 - 2012.05
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
2nd Grade Teacher
Valley View School District 365U
Bolingbrook , IL
2007.08 - 2010.05
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Kept classroom clean, organized and safe for students and visitors.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL 1989.08 - 1992.05
Master of Science - Master of Education
National-Louis University
Lisle, IL 2006.09 - 2008.05
No Degree - Curriculum And Instruction/ESL
Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, IL 2001.05 -
Skills
Special education
undefinedCertification
K-12 Reading Specialist Endorsement
Timeline
English as a Second Language
2022-05
Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1)
2022-05
1st Grade Classroom Teacher
Valley View School District 365U
2018.08 - Current
Reading Specialist
Valley View School District 365U
2012.08 - 2018.05
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Valley View School District 365U
2010.08 - 2012.05
K-12 Reading Specialist Endorsement
2009-08
2nd Grade Teacher
Valley View School District 365U
2007.08 - 2010.05
Master of Science - Master of Education
National-Louis University
2006.09 - 2008.05
No Degree - Curriculum And Instruction/ESL
Concordia University Chicago
2001.05 -
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
1989.08 - 1992.05
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