Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques.
Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Summer School Teacher
Menomonee Falls School District
06.2023 - 07.2023
Directed and mentored students in completion of various art forms and creative projects.
Helped students explore different drawing and painting concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Built positive relationships with students, parents and team members to achieve smooth and productive program experience.
Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Student Teacher
Kettle Moraine Middle School
Developed small groups centered upon baseline pretests and checkpoint scores in order to create small group instruction based on student level
Attended 'Art of Writing Conference' guiding 10 students through creating and revising a writing piece about an emotion they saw
Cooperated with fellow grade level teachers to discuss IEPs, behavioral plans, and weekly student directed learning
Managed 4 different classrooms of 120 students while assessing tests and benchmarks regarding grade 6 math
Designed daily lessons involving a warm up everyday to activate and build on prior knowledge.
Student Teacher
Elmwood Elementary School
Attended Professional Learning Committee grade level weekly meetings discussing student IEPs, student goals and intervention strategies
Created differentiation by pulling small groups for tier one intervention dealing with math, ELA and extra support with science/social studies
Used several lesson formats including technology, think pair shares, whole group and independent practice to highlight on Bloom's Taxonomy
Addressed classroom concerns and behavioral problems of class size 29 by reviewing expectations, and SEL needs through Second Step
Taught and became lead teacher for three weeks covering Math, ELA, Social Studies, Science and Intervention time for grade 4.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Education - Elementary Education (1-8)
University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI
01.2022
Licensure
Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence: Elementary Education (1777) and Math (1400)
Related Experience
Summer Oshkosh Mathematics Academy, UW Oshkosh Campus, WI, Teaching Assistant, 08/08/2022 - 08/11/2022, Worked with children through exploration of mathematical problems, equations, and tools, Assisted in teaching of lessons for the day while promoting students to deploy deeper level thinking skills, Kept track of schedule, tasks and managed over 20 students from 6-8th grade, Encouraged students to explore different ways of thinking using problems not typically seen in school age setting
Childcare Center and Before/After School Age Care, YMCA Child Care - Oshkosh, WI, Childcare Teaching Assistant, 02/2022 - 08/04/2022, Discussed with parents daily needs based on attendance, behavior, and injuries for the day, Maintained supervision when working with a variety of children ranging from ages 1-10, Helped design, set up, and run lesson plans created to stimulate children and improve small and gross motor skills, Delivered age appropriate communication with children while working through emotions throughout the day
Children's Learning and Care Center, Oshkosh Campus, WI, Childcare Teaching Assistant, 02/2020 - 12/2021, Assisted with classroom organization, cleaning and planning, Communicated with parents on children behavior, medical issues, and daily needs including toilet usage and food consumption, Observed play activities indoors and outdoors while offering correct supervision and behavior redirections, Contributed supervision through Infant and Child CPR, First Aid and AED training
Suburban Car Wash, Milwaukee, WI, Cashier, 09/2014 - 06/2020
Certification
2023 Mandated Reporter Training
2023 DCF Criminal Background Renewal
Professional References
Stacy Kinowski, Owner, Suburban Car Wash North, Inc, 262-490-8281