Angela Jankowski
North Grosvenordale,CT
Summary
Professional educator. Proven track record in developing engaging lesson plans and fostering positive learning environment. Strong skills in classroom management, curriculum planning, and student assessment. Reliable team player known for effective communication and adaptability to changing needs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1st Grade Teacher
Mary R Fisher Elementary School
09.2023 - Current
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
- Increased parent involvement in their child''s education by conducting regular parent-teacher conferences and providing resources for at-home learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management techniques, resulting in a more focused and productive learning environment.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Mary R Fisher Elementary
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Lead Preschool Teacher
All Saints Academy (formerly St. Anne School)
08.2002 - Current
- Followed existing lesson plans to provide consistent instruction to assigned students
- Communicated effectively with colleagues regarding lesson planning ideas
- Incorporated various teaching aids such as manipulatives, multimedia presentations, worksheets
- Established positive relationships with students, staff, parents and community members
- Assessed student progress through formal and informal methods, including tests, quizzes, homework assignments and projects
- Employed appropriate instructional methods and materials to meet lesson objectives
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by engaging students in meaningful discussions about course materials
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop curriculum objectives and modify instruction based on assessment data
- Utilized a variety of instructional techniques and educational media to enhance student learning and participation
- Assessed accomplishments of students to provide progress reports to parents and classroom teachers
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades and behavior
- Managed time efficiently during class periods while maximizing instructional opportunities
- Fostered stimulating learning environment using variety of instructional tools and teaching aids
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order
- Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips
- Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills
- Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
- Read books to entire classes or to small groups
- Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities
- Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems, and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to children
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate
- Arrange indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
- Demonstrate activities to children
- Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress
- Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula
- Organize and label materials, and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their ages and perceptual skills
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence
- Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration
- Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of preschool programs
- Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities
- Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required
- Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies
- Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers
- Teach proper eating habits and personal hygiene
- Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students
- Administer tests to help determine children's developmental levels, needs, and potential
Education
Master of Science - Child Development And Early Childhood
Wheelock College
Boston08-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC06-1997
Skills
- Classroom management
- Phonics instruction
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
Certification
Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care
Timeline
1st Grade Teacher
Mary R Fisher Elementary School
09.2023 - Current
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Mary R Fisher Elementary
03.2023 - 06.2023
Lead Preschool Teacher
All Saints Academy (formerly St. Anne School)
08.2002 - Current
Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care
Master of Science - Child Development And Early Childhood
Wheelock College
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
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