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Constance Josvai
Teacher
Fletcher,NC
Summary
A passionate educator with 28 years of experience including reading literacy, reading interventionist, small group instruction, classroom practice, writers workshop, implementation of innovative technologies, curriculum development, and administrator experience.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
6
6
Administrative Roles
4
4
District Coordinator of ACRI Program
1
1
Language
Work History
Middle School English Language Arts Teacher, Math Teacher, Science Teacher
Florence 1 Schools
Florence, SC
02.2020 - Current
- Teaching Reading, Writing, and Communication skills to 120 seventh-grade students
- Teaching three sections of the Gifted and Talented Program to seventh-grade students
- Teaching reading and writing interventions through small group instruction
- Increased students reading levels by 2 to 3 reading levels
- Improved classroom management techniques by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations
- Evaluated student progress regularly through assessments, providing targeted feedback for improvement
- Collaborated with faculty teammates to help Moore Middle School earn the Palmetto's Finest School Award through the South Carolina Association of School Administrators
- Utilizing the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support Program (PBIS)
- Lions Roar Academy Director for our students' attendance recovery program
- Co-chairperson for Moore Middle School's English Department
- Taught an extra seventh-grade English Language Arts class
- Taught an extra sixth-grade English Language Arts class
- Taught an extra eighth-grade Science class
- Tutored sixth through eighth-grade students for Moore Middle School's Extended Day Program
- Co-chairperson for Moore Middle School's Environmental Club
- Taught Math to 110 seventh-grade students at Williams Middle School
Lead Teacher & Teacher Facilitator
National Energy Educational Development (NEED) Program
Manassas, VA
09.1998 - Current
- Mentored and taught Summer Youth Enrichment Program (SYEP), Prince George's County, Maryland, an energy-focused enrichment and workforce readiness program for students aged 14-15 during summer break
- Facilitated workshops for other educators in the State for the NEED project
- Piloted and presented NEED lessons in our school district and surrounding districts
Sixth Grade Teacher - All Subjects
Pitt County Schools, NC
Bethel, NC
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Taught Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies to 28 sixth grade students
- Chairperson for School Improvement Team
- Sixth Grade Facilitator
- Implemented Mentor Program for Pitt County Schools
Sixth Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Manistee Area Public Schools
Manistee, MI
09.2016 - 07.2019
- Taught Reading and Writing to sixth-grade students, including two years of Special Education Inclusion
- Interim Administrator for Manistee Middle/High School
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote student learning
- Increased students' reading levels by 2 to 3 grade levels
- Small group instruction through the Adolescent Critical Reading Intervention (ACRI) Program
- Administered and utilized the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) Assessment data for students goals and instruction
- Utilized the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support Program (PBIS) and the Love and Logic program to redirect behavior, as well as, differential instruction to provide varied learning opportunities
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for all students by posting 'I Can Statements' and 'Success Criteria'
- Implemented a Collaborative Classroom Program to develop subject-specific strategies, social skills, and relationship-building actions through a collaborative learning environment
- An active member of the District's Assessment Committee, Professional Learning Committee (PLC), and the Building Leadership Team
- Attended Administration Professional Development; Student Discipline, Investigations, and Title IX
- Enhanced student creativity by incorporating hands-on projects and interactive learning experiences
- Boosted student success rates through personalized attention, tailored lesson plans, and one-to-one support
Fifth Grade Teacher
Manistee Area Public Schools
Manistee, MI
09.1996 - 06.2016
- Taught 15 years in a self-contained classroom, 4 years of Special Education Inclusion
- Small group instruction utilizing the Adolescent Critical Reading Intervention (ACRI) Program
- Coached teachers and Coordinated the ACRI Program for the school district
- Taught Physical Education and Health Teacher to fifth and sixth-grade students for one year
- Piloted a one-to-one iPad initiative with a team of teachers for our school district
- Increased parental involvement through weekly communication of student progress, newsletters, classroom web page, and volunteer programs
- Coordinated the Lunch Buddy Program and Service Learning Projects
- Administered DIBELS, DRA, MiBLSi, Reading Qualitative Response Inventory, MLPP, STAR testing, ELA and Math BAP tests and My Access Program
- Successfully wrote and obtained grants for classroom technology and mentor books to integrate Readers and Writers Workshops and 6 +1 Writing Traits
Educational Leader - Coordinator
Manistee Area Public Schools
Manistee, MI
06.2004 - 08.2009
- Program Initiator Educational Leader/Coordinator for Manistee Area Public School's Summer Literacy Program and Enrichment Program for 125-150 first through fifth-grade students
- Interviewed, selected, and supervised five certified teachers and thirteen support staff personal
- Responsible for fiscal viability and accountability including payroll, purchasing of supplies, and transportation costs
- Developed program criteria, student progress reports, evaluations, and program brochures based on guidelines and expectations that followed the district's policies
- Fully responsible for student disciplinary procedures
- Piloted technology programs, reading and writing programs to integrate into our school year
- Coordinated guest speakers from the community to present each week.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance, resulting in a consistent atmosphere conducive to learning
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of improvement and tailor lessons accordingly for increased success rates among students
Education
Master of Arts Degree - School Principalship in The Educational Leadership
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MIGifted and Talented Endorsement -
University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SCOnline Teaching Certification -
Clemson University
Clemson, SCBachelor of Arts Degree - Elementary Education, Science and Mathematics, English
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MIAssociates of Liberal Arts Degree -
Southwestern Michigan College
Dowagiac, MISkills
- Leadership Abilities
- Relationship-Building
- Strong Communication Skills
- Project-Based Learning
- Detail-Oriented
- Student Engagement
- Collaborative Teaching
- Curriculum Implementation
- Problem-Solving Abilities
- Goal Setting
- Student Teaching Supervision
- Progress Monitoring and Reporting
Awards and Honors
• Certified Apple Teacher
• Bob Thompson Excellence in Energy Education Award
• Two Time Michigan Teacher of the Year Nominee
• Two Time National Award Winner in the Science of Energy awarded by the NEED Project
• School of the Year in the State of Michigan Award for thirteen years by the NEED Project
• Mentor for student teachers and new teachers
• Curriculum Initiator Award presented by Manistee Area Public Schools
• 2002 Outstanding Educator of the Year Award
• Michigan Environmental Education Curriculum Support Trainer
• Annette and Jim McConnell History Educator Award
Certification
- NEED Facilitator Training - Palm Springs, CA
- NEED Science of Energy Trainings - numerous
- NEED Teacher Training - Albuquerque, NM, Houston, TX
- Online Teaching Certification: Teaching students online - Clemson University
Accomplishments
• Certified Apple Teacher
• Bob Thompson Excellence in Energy Education Award
• Nominated twice for Michigan Teacher of the Year
• Awarded School of the Year in the State of Michigan thirteen times by the NEED Project
• 2 National Awards in the Science of Energy awarded by the NEED Project
• Mentor for student teachers and new teachers
• Curriculum Initiator Award presented by Manistee Area Public Schools
• 2002 Outstanding Educator of the Year Award
• Michigan Environmental Education Curriculum Support Trainer
• Annette and Jim McConnell History Educator Award
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
- ASCD K-12 Leadership SmartBrief
- Solution Tree
- National Energy Educational Development Project
- Ellevation
- ELA SmartBrief
- International Literacy Association
- KnowledgeWorks Community
- Goodreads
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsWork-life balance401k matchPersonal development programsQuote
Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson after.
Vernon Law
Software
Microsoft Word
PowerPoints/slides
Spreadsheets
SmartBoard
Apple Products
IXL, ThinkCERCA, PowerSchool, NWEA, LinkIt, Goguardian, Screencastify, Class Dojo, NoRedInk
Macs, iPads, Chromebooks, HP
Zoom, Google Meets, Google Classroom
Interests
Hiking
Biking
Spending time with my family
Playing Volleyball
Walking my dog
Traveling
Reading
Timeline
Middle School English Language Arts Teacher, Math Teacher, Science Teacher
Florence 1 Schools
02.2020 - Current
Sixth Grade Teacher - All Subjects
Pitt County Schools, NC
08.2019 - 12.2019
Sixth Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Manistee Area Public Schools
09.2016 - 07.2019
Educational Leader - Coordinator
Manistee Area Public Schools
06.2004 - 08.2009
Lead Teacher & Teacher Facilitator
National Energy Educational Development (NEED) Program
09.1998 - Current
Fifth Grade Teacher
Manistee Area Public Schools
09.1996 - 06.2016
Master of Arts Degree - School Principalship in The Educational Leadership
Central Michigan University
Gifted and Talented Endorsement -
University of South Carolina Aiken
Online Teaching Certification -
Clemson University
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Elementary Education, Science and Mathematics, English
Western Michigan University
Associates of Liberal Arts Degree -
Southwestern Michigan College
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