Csilla Graves
GRANTSBURG,Wisconsin
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with a proven track record at Grantsburg School District, skilled in classroom management, individualized instruction, and behavioral support. Focuses on teamwork and adapts to changing needs, ensuring seamless collaboration with educators and staff. Known for reliability, empathy, and effective communication skills. Bilingual in Romanian and Hungarian.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Grantsburg School District
11.2013 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
Substitute Teacher, K-3
Grantsburg School District
07.2008 - 08.2025
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Substitute Paraprofessional
Grantsburg School District
07.2008 - 08.2025
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students who needed additional support, enabling them to achieve academic goals.
- Promoted a safe learning environment by closely monitoring student behavior and intervening when necessary to maintain orderliness in the classroom.
Co-Director
Grace Nursery School
08.2016 - 05.2024
- Encouraged independent problem-solving skills through inquiry-based learning opportunities.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse student needs and learning styles and used The Carpenter's Kids as curriculum.
- Developed social-emotional skills in students by modeling empathy, self-regulation, and communication techniques in the classroom setting.
- Developed academic and spiritual objectives,
- Cultivated a love for reading among students by incorporating age-appropriate literature into the curriculum.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education, translating new knowledge into practical classroom applications.
- Designed engaging lesson plans tailored to the unique interests of three-year-olds, promoting curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.
- Enhanced learning experience by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects in daily lessons.
- Built strong connections with local community resources, organizing field trips related to thematic units of study.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary curriculum units that connected various subject areas incorporating the spiritual objectives.
Au Pair Extraordinaire
Au Pair on Cultural Exchange - The Global Work & Travel
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Enhanced cultural exchange experiences by sharing customs, traditions, and native language with host family members. Improved Verbal and written English skills through personal and educational experiences as a live-in American family.
- Adapted quickly to the many challenges of a new life situation (tutoring and taking care of three kids under six).
- Collaborated closely with parents to establish consistent routines expectations promoting stability security for their children.
- Developed strong bonds with host family members resulting in lasting relationships beyond contract term.
- Transported children safely to school, activities and appointments on time.
- Managed daily schedules effectively, ensuring punctuality for school drop-offs and pick-ups as well as extracurricular activities.
- Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for the children.
- Ensured household cleanliness by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, tidying up toys or organizing play spaces.
- Kept children's areas neat and clean.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
Reading Interventionist
Ludus Public School
09.2003 - 12.2004
- Supported the development of phonemic awareness and decoding skills through targeted activities, promoting fluent reading in struggling learners
- Conducted one-on-one to provide targeted support, fostering a positive learning environment and boosting confidence in reading abilities.
- Delivered differentiated instruction based on individual learning profiles, addressing diverse needs within the classroom setting effectively.
- Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing targeted intervention strategies for struggling students.
- Developed personalized lesson plans that focused on specific areas of improvement for each student, leading to significant progress in reading skills.
- Actively participated in professional learning communities focused on literacy instruction, sharing best practices and staying current with evolving educational trends.
Preschool Teacher
Gradinita Nr.1
09.2000 - 08.2003
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Assisted and supervised 25 -31 children through entire school day.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
Education
Master of Education - Early Childhood Education ( Birth To 3 Grade)
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2024
No Degree - Child Care Skills And Strategies
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical Collage
New Richmond, WI08-2011
No Degree -
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA07-2005
No Degree - Professional Certificate For Teaching Kindergarten
The Department of Teacher's Training
Cluj- Napoca, Romania 07-2003
Bachelor Degree in Education - Teaching Major: Romanian Language And Literature
Babeș-Bolyai University
Cluj-Napoca, Romania06-2003
High School Diploma -
Gheorghe Lazar Teacher's Training Collage
Cluj-Napoca, Romania 06-1999
Skills
- First Aid and CPR trained
- Classroom management
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Growth mindset
- Fluent in Romanian and Hungarian
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Strategic, achiever , maximizer, empathy and belief are my top 5 strengths based on the Gallup Strengths Finder
Timeline
Co-Director
Grace Nursery School
08.2016 - 05.2024
Paraprofessional
Grantsburg School District
11.2013 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-3
Grantsburg School District
07.2008 - 08.2025
Substitute Paraprofessional
Grantsburg School District
07.2008 - 08.2025
Au Pair Extraordinaire
Au Pair on Cultural Exchange - The Global Work & Travel
01.2005 - 01.2006
Reading Interventionist
Ludus Public School
09.2003 - 12.2004
Preschool Teacher
Gradinita Nr.1
09.2000 - 08.2003
Master of Education - Early Childhood Education ( Birth To 3 Grade)
Grand Canyon University
No Degree - Child Care Skills And Strategies
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical Collage
No Degree -
Sonoma State University
No Degree - Professional Certificate For Teaching Kindergarten
The Department of Teacher's Training
Bachelor Degree in Education - Teaching Major: Romanian Language And Literature
Babeș-Bolyai University
High School Diploma -
Gheorghe Lazar Teacher's Training Collage
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