Donna Kuzdzal
Amherst,New York
Summary
Enthusiastic Teacher with superb leadership and communication skills. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration. Creates, monitors and sustains disciplined school culture of high academic and behavioral standards.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Cleveland Hill Schools
Cheektowaga, New York
09.1999 - 06.2024
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Actively sought out opportunities for collaboration with other teachers within the district.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
Education
Master of Science - Education
SUNY Buffalo State
Buffalo, NY05-1987
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Small Group Instruction
- Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
Affiliations
- I love to cook, I would often bring delicious food to share with my co-workers.
Timeline
Teacher
Cleveland Hill Schools
09.1999 - 06.2024
Master of Science - Education
SUNY Buffalo State
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