Jill Witkowski
Teacher
Palm Bay,Florida
Summary
Versatile Teaching and Instructional Assistant with 12 years of experience instructing students and supporting lead teachers. Highly skilled at reinforcing lesson information, tutoring, enforcing rules and preparing materials. Team player well-versed in coordinating with teacher and carrying out established lesson plans and activities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Columbia Elementary School
Palm Bay, Florida
08.2016 - Current
- Provided individual and small group instruction to students with disabilities in the areas of reading, math, and writing.
- Organized instructional materials and activities for special education classrooms.
- Assisted teachers in creating lesson plans and modifying curriculum.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers regarding student achievement.
- Maintained records of student performance according to school policies and procedures.
- Developed positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, administrators, and community partners.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by the teacher or behavioral specialist.
- Supported classroom teachers by supervising students during lunch and recess periods or field trips.
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
Teacher
Palm Bay Baptist Academy
Palm Bay, Florida
08.1998 - 05.2004
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
- Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Engaged parents in meaningful dialogue about their child's academic performance.
- Supervised extracurricular activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding of material.
- Arranged field trips as tool to provide students with real-world experiences.
Education
Political Science And Government
Taylor University
Upland, IN05-1982
Skills
- Group And Individual Instruction
- Classroom Inclusion
- Classroom Preparation
- Classroom Support
- Student inclusion
- Lesson development
- Student needs support
- Cultural Awareness
- Dependable and Responsible
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- First Aid/CPR
- Organization and Time Management
- Excellent Communication
- Self-Motivated
Affiliations
- Partner in Education Coordinator for Columbia Elementary School.
- Responsible for decorating for Holidays on campus.
References
- Pamela Joyce, Teacher at Manatee Elementary School, Viera, Florida 321-506-9877
- Christine Gardner, Neighbor, Palm Bay, Florida 321-626-7272
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Columbia Elementary School
08.2016 - Current
Teacher
Palm Bay Baptist Academy
08.1998 - 05.2004
Political Science And Government
Taylor University
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