BRITTANY KOWALSKI
Bethel Park,PA
Summary
Upbeat elementary teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
William Penn Elementary
09.2013 - Current
- Specialized teaching English Language Arts to 4th graders.
- Established rapport with students, parents, and critical family members by sharing important information.
- Enhance student engagement for learning in reading and writing through maintaining collaborative learning classroom environment
- Observe, plan, teach and assess practice to inform and modify instruction for multi-cultural classes with many levels of ability
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, addressing the unique needs of each student in the classroom.
- Utilized assessment data (NWEA MAP) to inform instructional decisions, tailoring lesson plans to target areas needing improvement.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers for 3 years, sharing best practices and offering guidance for success in the classroom.
Education
MASTER OF ART OF TEACHING In Education -
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA06.2012
Skills
- Videoconferencing
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Electronic Presentation
- Canvas Learning Platform
- Google Classroom
- Teacher Training
- Technology Integration
- Curriculum Design
Professional Accolades
- Apple distinguished school committee member
- Fox Chapel TDA writing committee member.
- AIU Grammar committee member
- Elizabeth Forward School District writing curriculum coach
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
William Penn Elementary
09.2013 - Current
MASTER OF ART OF TEACHING In Education -
University of Pittsburgh
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