Ava Bohnsack

Ambitious, enthusiastic, and dedicated first year teacher who can plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and informative lessons that are consistent with the educational philosophy of the district. Prioritizes collaboration with other teachers and departments in planning and developing lessons that will progress students in their learning and development. Has a strong work ethic infused with patience, conflict resolution, organization, and communication skills. Dedicated to creating a nurturing learning environment while inspiring students to exceed their educational and personal life goals.

• Strong experience in Word, Excel, Power Point, and Zoom
• Multicultural approach using literature and resources
• Utilizes technology resources to enhance learning in the classroom

• Developed lesson plans and activities that aligned with Wisconsin state standards following a PLC framework
• Led whole group, small group, and one-to-one instruction in all content areas
• Collaborated with cooperating teacher to attend parent-teacher conferences, IEP meetings, professional development workshops, and grade level team meetings
• Fostered a positive environment in the classroom by encouraging collaboration between students, outlining classroom rules for positive behavior, and maintaining weekly connection with families
• Participated in student support meetings focused on providing student development within a tiered framework
• Facilitated behavior in grade level classrooms varying in sizes from one-to-one, small group, and up to 26 students
• Supported individual students in a one-to-one setting to strengthen reading comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency
• Effectively led small group strategies that led to improved math fluency
• Facilitated state testing for the Wisconsin Forward Exam