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GLORIA GADJANSKI

Naples,FL

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

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Ccps
Naples, FL
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
  • Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.

First Grade Teacher

Antioch District 34
Antioch, IL
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Created and implemented Common Core-aligned curriculum
  • Built and maintained a safe and welcoming classroom environment
  • Differentiated lessons to align with students' goals and individual needs
  • Supported each child's social and emotional needs
  • Maintained relationships and communication with families
  • Worked with interventionists and other resource teachers to provide support in the classroom.

Student Teacher

Cherokee Elementary
Lake Forest, IL
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Worked closely with elementary teachers to collaborate on different approaches to improve student learning
  • Graded all student assignments, and provided actionable feedback for students
  • Built relationships with students and ensured all students felt attended to with personalized feedback, class discussions, and encouragement
  • Supported each child's social and emotional development and encouraged students to pursue their curiosity and interests.

Substitute Teacher

District 30
Northbrook, IL
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Assisted with lesson plans and aligning plans with structured goals to improve student performance
  • Built relationships with over 100 students and ensured all students felt attended to with personalized feedback, class discussions, and encouragement
  • Taught grade levels K-8
  • Worked with other teachers to plan and prepare.

Teaching Assistant

Cherokee Elementary School
Lake Forest, IL
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Worked one-on-one with children who had special needs such as autism
  • Established productive relationships with students by actively supporting students with academics and behavior management
  • Assisted in answering students questions to help the lead teacher maintain a flow during their lesson
  • Worked with students with high needs
  • Worked directly with the Lead Teacher and other staff in implementing developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each of the students.

Lead Teacher

Children's Care and Development Center
Lincolnwood, IL
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Designed and implemented performance improvement plans for underperforming students in consultation with parents and administrative staff
  • Methodically planned and executed on lesson plans, including collecting necessary resources to complete a given lesson
  • Taught a class of 10-20 students with a co-teacher.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education-ESL endorsement

National Louis University
06.2022

Skills

  • Lesson Planning
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Student Performance
  • Fluent in multiple languages
  • Teamwork
  • Organization

Certification

Professional Educator License, IL

Languages

Spanish
Professional
Serbian
Native/ Bilingual
Macedonian
Professional
Croatian
Professional

Timeline

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Ccps
08.2023 - Current

First Grade Teacher

Antioch District 34
08.2022 - 05.2023

Student Teacher

Cherokee Elementary
01.2022 - 06.2022

Substitute Teacher

District 30
01.2020 - 01.2022

Teaching Assistant

Cherokee Elementary School
01.2019 - 01.2021

Lead Teacher

Children's Care and Development Center
01.2014 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education-ESL endorsement

National Louis University
GLORIA GADJANSKI