Alison Winiarski
Rochester Hills
Summary
Experienced STEM, Science, and ELA Teacher with 20 years of experience teaching middle and elementary school students in grades TK-8. Cultivates student enthusiasm for learning by establishing individual connections and motivators. Fosters student empowerment through critical thinking and project-based learning, providing hands-on experiences across a range of lessons and activities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
STEM Teacher, TK-5
Warren Consolidated Schools
09.2015 - Current
- Served on district committee for STEM curriculum development.
- Designed innovative STEM curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
- Utilized hands-on, project-based learning experiences for all grade levels.
- Implemented diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
School Improvement Team Member
Flynn Middle School
01.2010 - Current
- Collaborated with other members to complete yearly reports: School Improvement Plan, School Data Profile, Title One Report.
- Analyzed student and school data.
- Presented strategies, data findings, and goals to staff members and parents.
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Warren Consolidated Schools
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Guided learning process through use of clearly established learning targets to meet student and district goals and objectives.
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to development and skill level of students.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in all academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
Science and ELA Teacher, 6-8
Warren Consolidated Schools
09.2005 - 06.2014
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering district curriculum using a variety of strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through both formative and summative assessments, student conferencing, projects, and assignments.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Assisted in the development of curriculum materials and district common assessments.
Curriculum Facilitator
Warren Consolidated Schools
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Facilitated and coordinated a committee of K-12 teachers and administrators throughout the process of the K-12 mathematics curriculum realignment.
- Developed the K-12 mathematics curriculum documents.
- Effectively researched and implemented best teaching practices in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Collaborated with and facilitated teachers in the process developing the math curriculum and materials for the MS2TC.
- Procured curriculum materials through a bid/quote process.
Aspiring Administrators Academy—Cohort 1
Warren Consolidated Schools
03.2012 - 12.2012
- Gained knowledge of the responsibilities in various areas of leadership in Warren Consolidated Schools.
- Further developed instructional leadership philosophy and understanding.
Creation/Revision of Science Common Assessments
Warren Consolidated Schools
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Teamed with peers in cooperation with the content area specialist to rewrite and revise the 7th grade science common assessments to better align with the district curriculum and the Michigan GLCE’s.
Teacher Leader Cohort III
MISD
06.2009 - 05.2010
- Obtained training in numerous areas of educational leadership including leadership qualities and characteristics, strategies, and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with other teacher leaders and administrators in goal setting and planning for the implementation of learned strategies.
- Earned certification in The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Oakland University
Rochester, MI06-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education With High Distinction
University of Michigan, Dearborn
Dearborn, MI08-2004
Skills
- Engineering concepts and Engineering Design Process
- Engagement and motivation techniques
- Project-based learning
- Instructional planning
- Inquiry-based learning
- Team building
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management - PBIS, CHAMPS, Positivity Project
- Differentiated instruction
Educational Accomplishments and Professional Development
- PBIS/CHAMPS committee - September 2022-present
- MISD Little Inventors project immplementation- January-March, 2025
- PBL Design Cohort - July, 2024
- STEM Learning Unsiloed (immersive learning program at the Marburger STEM Center at Lawrence Technological University) - February-May 2024
- School Improvement Committee - 2010-2022
- STEM Curriculum Committee - September 2017-May 2019
- Aspiring Administrators Academy, WCS - March-December 2012
- Teacher Leader Cohort, MISD - June 2009-May 2010
Certification
Oakland University Certificate in Educational Administration
Elementary K-5 All Subjects (K-8 Self CC)
Language Arts (BX) 6-8
Science (DX) 6-8
Timeline
STEM Teacher, TK-5
Warren Consolidated Schools
09.2015 - Current
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Warren Consolidated Schools
09.2014 - 06.2015
Curriculum Facilitator
Warren Consolidated Schools
01.2013 - 06.2013
Aspiring Administrators Academy—Cohort 1
Warren Consolidated Schools
03.2012 - 12.2012
School Improvement Team Member
Flynn Middle School
01.2010 - Current
Creation/Revision of Science Common Assessments
Warren Consolidated Schools
01.2010 - 01.2011
Teacher Leader Cohort III
MISD
06.2009 - 05.2010
Science and ELA Teacher, 6-8
Warren Consolidated Schools
09.2005 - 06.2014
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Oakland University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education With High Distinction
University of Michigan, Dearborn
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