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Allison Kolek

Huntley

Summary

Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

High Road School of Hoffman Estates
Hoffman Estates, IL
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented individualized education plans to support diverse learning needs.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student engagement and academic performance.
  • Designed curriculum materials aligned with state standards to foster critical thinking skills.
  • Mentored new teachers in classroom management strategies and instructional techniques.

Assistant Teacher/Substitute

High Road School of Hoffman Estates
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Collaborated with lead teachers to develop and implement personalized lesson plans.
  • Assisted in classroom management, fostering a positive learning environment for students.
  • Engaged students in hands-on activities to enhance understanding of core concepts.

Nanny

Childcare
08.2018 - 06.2022
  • Developed engaging educational activities to promote cognitive and social development in children.
  • Implemented daily routines to ensure stability and consistency for children's emotional well-being.
  • Communicated effectively with parents to provide updates on child behavior and progress.

Childcare

Coastline Childcare
02.2017 - 11.2019
  • Assisted in the training process for new staff members, ensuring a high-quality team of childcare professionals.
  • Collaborated with other childcare providers to share best practices and develop a supportive network for continued professional growth.
  • Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.

Cashier/Guest Services

Target
08.2017 - 08.2018
  • Followed protocols in order to meet the needs to guests
  • Problem solving within a fast paced environment

Education

Bachelors - Sociology

California State University, San Marcos

Master of Arts - Special Education

Relay Graduate School of Education
Chicago
06-2026

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Student-centered learning

Certification

  • CPR Certified - 2026 - present
  • CPI Trained - 2025 - present
  • CERT Team - 2025 - present
  • RTO Team - 2025 - present

Timeline

Teacher

High Road School of Hoffman Estates
08.2023 - Current

Assistant Teacher/Substitute

High Road School of Hoffman Estates
08.2022 - 08.2023

Nanny

Childcare
08.2018 - 06.2022

Cashier/Guest Services

Target
08.2017 - 08.2018

Childcare

Coastline Childcare
02.2017 - 11.2019

Bachelors - Sociology

California State University, San Marcos

Master of Arts - Special Education

Relay Graduate School of Education