Debra Kosloski
Williamsburg,MA
Summary
Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, Middle and High School
Williamsburg/James City County Public Schools
10.2020 - Current
- 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.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Substitute Teacher, Bright Beginning Through Gr. 8
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
09.2019 - 06.2020
- 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.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Middle School Science and Math Teacher
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
08.2007 - 07.2019
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Provided meaningful math and science instruction to improve skills of children.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of individualized support plans.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
Middle School Math, Science and Lang. Arts Teacher
Hampton City Public Schools
08.2000 - 06.2007
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Provided meaningful instruction to improve skills of children.
Elementary School Teacher
Hampton City Public Schools
08.1981 - 06.2000
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Education
Master of Science - Reading Education
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Education
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.1981
High School Diploma -
Inland Lakes High School
Indian River, MI06.1977
Skills
- Discussion Facilitation
- Activity Management
- Parent Communication
- Lesson Planning
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, Middle and High School
Williamsburg/James City County Public Schools
10.2020 - Current
Substitute Teacher, Bright Beginning Through Gr. 8
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
09.2019 - 06.2020
Middle School Science and Math Teacher
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
08.2007 - 07.2019
Middle School Math, Science and Lang. Arts Teacher
Hampton City Public Schools
08.2000 - 06.2007
Elementary School Teacher
Hampton City Public Schools
08.1981 - 06.2000
Master of Science - Reading Education
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Michigan State University
High School Diploma -
Inland Lakes High School
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