Alisha Kruszynski
Bowie,MD
Summary
Attentive professional experienced in gathering evidence to identify accomodations and assistive technology to drive educational outcomes. Support colleagues in implementing accomodations and tracking student success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fifth Grade Elementary School Teacher
Anne Arundel County Schools
Severn, MD
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Tailored virtual curriculum in response to unforeseen circumstances.
- Conducted individual and small group instruction to support struggling learners.
- Planned and implemented daily lesson plans to meet the educational needs of fifth grade students.
- Provided feedback on student progress through assessments, conferences, and parent-teacher meetings.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through class discussions and collaborative learning activities.
- Utilized a variety of instructional techniques such as lectures, demonstrations, videos, field trips., to engage students in the learning process.
- Ensured that all classroom activities were aligned with Common Core State Standards for fifth grade students.
- Managed classroom behavior by implementing proactive strategies for a safe learning environment.
Second Grade Teacher
Seven Oaks Elementary
Odenton, MD
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Lead weekly Collaborative Planning meetings with the Second Grade Team to design lesson plans and analyze current classroom data to strategize on solutions to student issues
- Create agenda and chair bi-weekly meetings for the Second Grade Team; plan events, discuss student behavioral issues and strategies for increasing parental involvement, along with other teacher concerns; take meeting minutes and make them available via the team share drive
- Co-lead a Collaborative Decision-Making Team to aid teachers with designing data driven strategies for helping struggling students improve academically and behaviorally
- Grade 300+ assessments from 21 students weekly, organizing and recording grades in PowerSchool SMS (Student Management System)
- Host in-person and phone conferences with parents to discuss student needs
Fifth Grade Teacher
Eagle Ridge Elementary
Coral Springs, FL
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Researched and developed subject matter for an eight week afterschool science camp while financing and leading activities throughout
- Designed and delivered lessons via a web based application (Schoology) which allowed students to access assignments online from any location
- Analyzed student data to create and guide small group interactions and tailored weekly lessons to individual student needs
- Corresponded with parents through weekly newsletters and daily emails along with assisting in parent-teacher after school activities
- Set achievement goals and compiled samples of student work for display
Fifth Grade Teacher
Renaissance Charter at Pines
Pembroke Pines, FL
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Organized and managed first Career Day event at Renaissance Charter
- Collected student data used to design weekly lesson plans and conducted group tutoring for science on weekends
- Highlighted testing goals and student work for administrators, parents, and students
- Corresponded with parents through weekly newsletters and daily emails in addition to helping with parent led after school activities
- Guided 5th grade team meetings and oversaw afterschool dismissal
Cashier
The Cheesecake Factory
Sunrise, FL
03.2011 - 06.2014
- Handle 20-30 costumer phone calls per shift concerning To-Go orders and advance orders for whole cheesecakes
- Collect payments and manage distribution of To-Go orders along with 100+ walk-in cheesecake orders per shift
- Provide support for bakery staff ensuring dessert readiness within 2-4 minutes of receipt of order
- Trained 4-5 employees in restaurant policies and techniques
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction with a Concentration in Assistive Technology
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia11-2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Florida International University
Miami, Florida04.2014
Skills
- Analytical Problem Solver
- Adaptable Learner
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Proficient in Google Applications
- Instructional technology
- Effective Communicator
- Organized
- Effective Leadership Skills
- Thorough Detail Management
Certification
- Graduate Certification in Curriculum and Instruction- Assistive Technology
Timeline
Fifth Grade Elementary School Teacher
Anne Arundel County Schools
08.2019 - 07.2020
Second Grade Teacher
Seven Oaks Elementary
08.2016 - 06.2019
Fifth Grade Teacher
Eagle Ridge Elementary
08.2015 - 06.2016
Fifth Grade Teacher
Renaissance Charter at Pines
08.2014 - 06.2015
Cashier
The Cheesecake Factory
03.2011 - 06.2014
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction with a Concentration in Assistive Technology
George Mason University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Florida International University