- Writing stories and poems
- Running
- Hiking
- Avid Reader
BARBARA JEAN COMISKEY
Summary
Energetic and compassionate individual with passion for fostering positive learning environment. Possesses deep understanding of educational principles and effective classroom management techniques, coupled with proficiency lesson planning. Committed to inspiring students and fostering academic growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Caregiver/Scheduler
Senior Helpers
07.2018 - Current
- Care for clients' needs and help them maintain independence
- Schedule caregivers, file paperwork, and answer phone calls
Instructional Assistant
Saint Mary Academy
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Prepared and led numerous whole group lessons
- Worked with struggling students, both academic and behaviorally
4th Grade Teacher/Interventionist
Jefferson County Public Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Prepared and taught engaging Language Arts, math, science, and writing lessons
- Worked with small groups of 2nd graders on their reading skills
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Program Assistant
Lighthouse Community Center
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Prepared and taught academic lessons for 2nd and 3rd grade students
- Led activities for 2nd and 3rd grade students between lessons
- Some of the students at the center were at-risk
Tutor/ Online Learning Support
Susan Longerbeam
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Tutored 4th grade child and 5th grade child in math and social studies during NTI (Non-traditional/Online Instruction)
Rides Supervisor/Team Lead
Kentucky Kingdom
05.2018 - 10.2019
- Managed a team of staff from the rides department, filed paperwork, co-led meetings, operated amusement park rides, and maintained the safety of all guests
- Promoted from Ride Operator to Team Lead my first summer there, then to Rides Supervisor my second summer
Group Leader
YMCA of Greater Louisville
09.2014 - 05.2018
- Organized and facilitated activities for children ages 4-13 in a before/after school program at Luhr Elementary and Holy Trinity Elementary
Camp Counselor/Barn Staff Member
Sherman Lake YMCA
07.2010 - 07.2015
- Instructed and led a group of campers, ages 5-15, each week through camp activities, such as team building, fire building, archery, and kayaking
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood/Elementary Education
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY05-2021
Skills
- Implementing effective classroom management strategies
- Data-driven instruction
- Adaptability to the needs of students and parents
- Organization of the classroom
Accomplishments
- Dean's List
Student Teaching Experience
Klondike Elementary School
Kindergarten
- Created differentiated in-person lessons, taught in-person lessons, and collaborated with staff in meetings.
- Worked with lower-performing students and ESL students on letter sounds and writing their name.
4th grade
- Planned engaging non-traditional instruction (NTI) lessons, taught NTI lessons, attended IEP and parent/teacher meetings, and graded assignments using standards-based grading.
- Guided an IEP student on homework, tests, and new material.
- Utilized Google Classroom for posting assignments, communication, and grading.
Interests
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Saint Mary Academy
09.2023 - 05.2024
4th Grade Teacher/Interventionist
Jefferson County Public Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022
Program Assistant
Lighthouse Community Center
06.2021 - 07.2021
Tutor/ Online Learning Support
Susan Longerbeam
09.2020 - 12.2020
Lead Caregiver/Scheduler
Senior Helpers
07.2018 - Current
Rides Supervisor/Team Lead
Kentucky Kingdom
05.2018 - 10.2019
Group Leader
YMCA of Greater Louisville
09.2014 - 05.2018
Camp Counselor/Barn Staff Member
Sherman Lake YMCA
07.2010 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood/Elementary Education
University of Louisville
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