EVA GRABOWSKI
Merrimack,USA
Summary
I am a personable and positive educator and editor who stays up to date on new learning technologies and trends within the Education community, both in the United Kingdom, as well as in the United States. I have been fortunate enough to work in different environments and adapt quickly. Communication and consistency are of the utmost importance in the classroom, as well as with colleagues. I am skillful in directing classroom and online environments and enhancing student skills through positive and forward-thinking approaches. I am also a caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills. I have worked in Education for 15+ years and am driven to help all students excel. I also have experience editing and proofreading professional documents for all business types.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Leeds County Council
09.2018 - 08.2023
- Attended all relevant CPD meetings while at school (White Rose Jigsaw, Evolve) and received academy bespoke training and collaboration from colleagues and external subject specialists
- Taught full range of National Curriculum subjects and was responsible for planning, delivery and assessment as set out in Teacher’s Standards while differentiating and planning for all pupils
- Hosted and supervised outbound and overnight Residential trips for students
- Created bespoke online lessons on Google Classrooms (core subjects) during COVID-19 pandemic.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material
- Instructed groups of up to 35 students and provided individual support
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
Classroom Teacher/ Computing Subject Leader
Eastern Multi-Academy Trust (Nelson Academy)
09.2013 - 08.2018
- Developed students' computer and technology skills through demonstrations and practice
- Monitored and analyzed school wide data of Computing
- Created and implemented school-wide Computing curriculum as it relates to National Curriculum and as a result of result of NPQML project
- Responsible for maintaining, updating, and ordering technology for teachers, classrooms, and students (Computing curriculum)
- Led Digital Leaders (student organization) which sought to educate students and teachers about the newest changes to the National Curriculum and E-Safety
- Organized and facilitated informational parent evenings about E-Safety
- Met regularly with parents/guardians to discuss children's progress and maintained positive relations as both classroom and school representative
- Facilitated access to national writing competitions across school
- Led Yoga/Meditation workshops for all year groups for Healthy Living Week (yearly)
- Led after-school Yoga/Meditation club for Years 5 and 6 throughoutschool year.
Early Years Educator
Granite Start Early Learning Center
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities
- Monitored students' educational progress, emotional/social behavior, and developmental benchmarks
- Followed rigorous Health and Safety Hygiene Protocol, according to State of New Hampshire guidelines
- Maintained daily communication with all parents
- Facilitated community/outdoor recreation and Learning Discovery projects and games.
- Assisted and supervised 10-15 children through entire school day
Educational Assistant
Portland Public School District
11.2008 - 06.2012
- Instructed elementary school aged students according to state standards and curricula
- Small reading groups, whole group reading, and one on one instruction at every learning level in grades K-5
- Assisted in various elementary school classrooms
- Developed weekly assessments/progress charts for students K-5
- Tutored students one on one in Reading, Writing and Math (K-5)
- Trained in Scott Foresman Early Reading Intervention Program (ERI) and Scott Foresman Enhancements
- Developed and implemented daily lessons for small reading groups (six students each) based on Scott
- Assisted in general cleanup, individual student needs
- Supported classroom teacher with daily attendance, general curriculum
- Supervised recess for students K-5
- Helped guided instruction in two kindergarten (Nursery) classrooms (half day in each)
- Led and facilitated small reading groups based on student ability and needed practice
- Aided in general classroom cleanup, individual student needs, and material preparation.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - English Honours, Cultural Studies
Bishop's University
Montreal, Quebec01.2006
Skills
- Activity Coordination
- Standardized Tests
- Multimedia Integration
- Student Development
- Skills Development
- Grading Procedures
- Strong written and verbal communicator
- Proficient in editing and proofreading
- Positive, encouraging, and empathetic
- Adaptable and efficient problem-solving skills
- Works well in team or independently
- Maintains ambitious standards for self and students
- Lesson Plan Development
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Google Classroom
- Online Databases
Certification
- TEFL Qualifications, Level 3 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (120 hours) - The TEFL Academy Ofqual regulated Level 3 qualification, DEAC approved Lesson planning, Teaching vocabulary and pronunciation, Teaching receptive and productive skills, Teaching grammar, The use of online resources and media in the classroom, 2023
- NPQML (Middle Leadership) Certificate, from the National College for Teaching and Leadership (two-year project), 2018
- Norfolk ACORNS (All Children with Oracy, Reading, and Numeracy Skills) Certificate of Educational Studies (Level 2), 2014
- DBS Checks, All relevant DBS Checks updated (UK)
- Enhanced Criminal Record Certificate, from the Disclosure and Barring Service
- Certificate for Training for NAP SACC Program (Health, Safety and Nutrition in Early Childhood Education)
- Yoga Diploma Course, Currently Completing a Yoga Diploma Course with the Centre for Excellence (online)
Languages
Fluent in English and Polish
Comfortable conversational comprehension of French
Hobbies and Interests
- Being Outdoors
- Meditation
- Fitness
- Environmental Issues
- Reading and Writing
- Swimming
- Hiking
- Travelling/New Experiences
References
Additional Personal and Professional References available upon request.
Meditation
I have been practicing Mindful and Transcendental Meditation for 10+ years, and have created and led Meditation Classes and clubs for Primary aged children.
Hiking
I have a deep love of the outdoors and am an experienced hiker, camper and forager.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Don’t postpone joy until you’ve learned all your lessons. Joy is your lesson.
Alan Cohen
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Leeds County Council
09.2018 - 08.2023
Classroom Teacher/ Computing Subject Leader
Eastern Multi-Academy Trust (Nelson Academy)
09.2013 - 08.2018
Early Years Educator
Granite Start Early Learning Center
01.2012 - 01.2013
Educational Assistant
Portland Public School District
11.2008 - 06.2012
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - English Honours, Cultural Studies
Bishop's University