Karli Olszowka
Bourbonnais,IL
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Fullbloom
, IL
10.2024 - Current
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
Assistant Director/Acting Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
, IL
06.2021 - 10.2024
- Guided new hires on industry standards and operational procedures.
- Tracked key business metrics and made recommendations for proactive adjustments to policies and procedures.
- Ensured current documentation through regular updates of both physical and digital records.
- Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
- Worked closely with management and 20+ supervisors for efficient operations.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Ensured operational practices met all regulatory requirements.
Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Center
Tinley Park, Illinois
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods.
- Mentored student teachers and aides on classroom management.
- Ensured lessons met requirements and addressed diverse learning needs.
- Documented instructional strategies for improved student engagement.
Assistant Teacher
Sandbox
Homer Glen, IL
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Led instruction for small groups of children.
- Promoted calm, disciplined classroom setting for successful learning.
- Worked with paired instructor to develop strategic approach to meeting kids' educational needs.
Administrative Assistant
Lockport Park District
Lockport, Illinois
01.2015 - 09.2017
- Provide customer service, great guests, provide tours, enroll new members, resolve complaints.
- Administrative Tasks: Answer phones, create appointments, manage accounts, supervise, and train new employees.
- Arranged rapid office equipment repair and maintenance with vendors.
- Supported room reservations, agenda preparation, and calendar maintenance for programs, meetings, and events.
Education
Post-Degree Certificate - Information Technology
DeVry University
Chicago, IL05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Governors State University
12.2019
Associate of Arts - Special Education
Joliet Junior College
12.2016
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Expert in Microsoft software
- Staff Management
- Business Development
- Strategic leadership
- Financial leadership
- Strategic leadership
- Strategic leadership
Volunteer
- Coach for Bradley Lions from July 2021-Oct. 2023
- Ambassador for Angels R Watching from Mar. 2008-Aug. 2019
- Neurofibromatosis Midwest from May 2016- June 2020
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Fullbloom
10.2024 - Current
Assistant Director/Acting Director
KinderCare Learning Centers
06.2021 - 10.2024
Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Center
08.2019 - 06.2021
Assistant Teacher
Sandbox
08.2017 - 08.2019
Administrative Assistant
Lockport Park District
01.2015 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Governors State University
Associate of Arts - Special Education
Joliet Junior College
Post-Degree Certificate - Information Technology
DeVry University