Jeanne Kobylski
Holland,OH
Summary
Enthusiast educator bringing over 20 years of experience to the field of education. Outstanding skills in collaborating and communicating with parents, teachers and administrators. Passionate about helping students achieve full potential.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Title 1 Reading Teacher
Wildwood Environmental Academy
2018.08 - Current
- Conducts assessments to identify students' reading levels, creating tailored interventions for improved progress.
- Maintains accurate records of student progress, using this information to fine-tune instructional approaches as needed.
- Promotes a growth mindset among students by celebrating incremental improvements in reading skills and performance.
- Participates in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on trends and advancements in literacy education.
Grades 2/3 Intervention Specialist
Wildwood Environmental Academy
2017.10 - 2018.06
- Facilitated small group and individualized instruction for targeted skill development, enhancing academic growth for all participants.
- Provided ongoing assessment of student progress, adjusting interventions as needed to optimize results.
- Developed and Conducted IEP meetings
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, interventions implemented, and modifications made to ensure compliance with regulations and best practices.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Modified core curriculum for students that were on Alternate Assessment to meet the needs of those individuals.
Third Grade Reading Teacher
Ohio Virtual Academy
2012.08 - 2017.07
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Planned and instructed online literature sessions daily to over 60 students, with smaller group sessions with targeted interventions for students on Reading Improvement and Monitoring Plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in literacy education, applying new techniques in the classroom.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
- Regularly held meetings with parents to discuss progress and interventions.
Lead Intervention Specialist (Elementary)
Ohio Virtual Academy
2008.08 - 2012.08
- Mentored new and existing teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Caseload of 4 to 8 students with disabilities with implementing targeted lessons based on their Individualized Educational Program.
- District Representative for IEP meetings.
- Organized and reviewed submissions for district's alternate assessments.
- Occasional testing coordinator for state testing for students with disabilities to ensure accommodations.
Intervention Specialist
Ohio Virtual Academy
2005.08 - 2008.07
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Built strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication regarding student progress and needs.
- Assessed students using effective testing instruments and tools.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Met online with individual students to focus on IEP goals with the use of targeted lessons.
Resource Room Teacher
Bowling Green Christian Academy
2003.08 - 2005.07
- Collaborated with general educational teachers, grades K-8, to identify students that needed remedial instructional support.
- Implemented targeted lessons in various subjects to help students make progress in their general curriculum.
Tutor
Sylvan Learning Center
2001.02 - 2001.08
- Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
Part Time Instructor in Adult Education
Owens Community College
1994.08 - 1997.09
- 10 week instructor in math, reading and writing for adults who worked in a factory setting.
- 6 week instructor teaching the metric system to the Ohio Department of Transportation in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Intervention Specialist
Sandusky County Board Of Education
1989.08 - 1994.06
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs at a vocational school for grades 10-12.
- Implemented targeted lessons to focus on IEP goals.
- Instructed a variety of subjects in pull out and inclusion situations.
Learning Disabilities Tutor
Otsego Local Schools
1988.08 - 1989.06
- Tutored students in a variety of subjects as a resource room teacher.
- Wrote and implemented IEP's and monitored their goals.
Education
Masters of Education - Elementary Reading And Literacy
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNBachelor of Science -
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OHSkills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Reading Intervention
- Phonics Instruction
- Verbal and written communication
- Positive Reinforcement
- Student assessment
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student-Centered Learning
Additional Information
- Recently completed 18 hours for Ohio's Introduction of Dyslexia K-3 course
- Highly qualified for grades K-6 for Elementary Content Knowledge and Education of Young Children by taking the Praxis series.
- Highly Qualified in Reading for grades 7-12 by taking the HQT reading course through a State Support Team.
Timeline
Title 1 Reading Teacher
Wildwood Environmental Academy
2018.08 - Current
Grades 2/3 Intervention Specialist
Wildwood Environmental Academy
2017.10 - 2018.06
Third Grade Reading Teacher
Ohio Virtual Academy
2012.08 - 2017.07
Lead Intervention Specialist (Elementary)
Ohio Virtual Academy
2008.08 - 2012.08
Intervention Specialist
Ohio Virtual Academy
2005.08 - 2008.07
Resource Room Teacher
Bowling Green Christian Academy
2003.08 - 2005.07
Tutor
Sylvan Learning Center
2001.02 - 2001.08
Part Time Instructor in Adult Education
Owens Community College
1994.08 - 1997.09
Intervention Specialist
Sandusky County Board Of Education
1989.08 - 1994.06
Learning Disabilities Tutor
Otsego Local Schools
1988.08 - 1989.06
Masters of Education - Elementary Reading And Literacy
Walden University
Bachelor of Science -
Bowling Green State University
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