Amanda Rogowski Mizanin
Geneva,IL
Summary
Personable and caring Elementary School teacher focused on effective instruction, and meaningful curriculum to improve student learning.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Fourth Grade Magnet, Self-Contained Teacher
CI Johnson Elementary School
East Aurora, United States
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to needs of magnet students.
- Organized classroom supplies to create a safe, nurturing settings to meet learning needs of students
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities to stay current in educational trends.
- Implemented classroom management to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Provided timely feedback on student work and assessments to create invention groups within classroom and fourth grade (WIN Groups)
- Build positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student learning.
Fourth Grade Self- Contained Teacher
Palmer Elementary School
Chicago, IL
09.2018 - 05.2022
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Active member of Climate and Culture team to foster positive relationships among staff and students.
- Attended Professional Development and present to school staff on Adult Social Emotional Learning strategies.
- Attended Googlepalozza and presented to school staff
First Grade Self-Contained Teacher
Decatur Classical School
Chicago, IL
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Launched whole class literacy centers based on Bloom's Taxonomy to meet needs of high achieving students.
- Participated in quarterly analysis of student data. Allowing for more intentional grouping .
- Active part of building literacy scope and sequence
- Participated in yearly professional development including training, coaching, and assisted in implementing restorative justice practices
- Partook in Safe Spaces provided by Illinois Safe School Alliance, resulting in improvements in classroom practices such as non gender based lines, using non binary language, and enhancing classroom library so that students are represented
- Coordinated all school Halloween celebration to build community between families and staff.
- Proactively met with parents and communicated weekly via e-mails and class website
- Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating Front Row and Khan Academy into lessons
Student Teacher
Mark T. Skinner West Elementary School
Chicago, IL
- Created original Social Studies Unit about "Homes Around the World" and literacy unit comparing "Cinderella" from different cultures
- Incorporated reader's theater into literacy lessons to engage students
- Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL2016
Bachelor of Science - Acting
Illinois State University
Normal, IL2012
Skills
- Restorative Justice and Adult SEL trained
- Creative lesson planning
- Positive learning environment
- Kind and empathetic educator
- Strong collaborator
- Student-centered learning
- Self-motivated
- Google Workspace aptitude
- Creative imagination stimulation
- Technology integration
References
Ines Sem, Principle, CI Johnson Elementary School: (630) 299- 5404, isem@d131.org
Jennifer Dixon, Principal, John H. Palmer Elementary School School: (773) 534-3704, jkdixon@cps.edu
Stephen Caropreso, Assistant Principle, John H. Palmer Elementary School : (773) 534-3704, spcaropreso@cps.edu
Timeline
Fourth Grade Magnet, Self-Contained Teacher
CI Johnson Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Fourth Grade Self- Contained Teacher
Palmer Elementary School
09.2018 - 05.2022
First Grade Self-Contained Teacher
Decatur Classical School
09.2016 - 06.2018
Student Teacher
Mark T. Skinner West Elementary School
Master of Science - Education
Roosevelt University
Bachelor of Science - Acting
Illinois State University