Katarzyna Zugaj

• Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
• Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
• Collaborated with general education teachers to ensure that all students received appropriate instruction and support in math and english.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress including grades, attendance records, IEPs.
• Participated in staff meetings, parent-teacher conferences, professional development activities, and other events related to student learning outcomes.

• Designed differentiated/personalized learning goals/instruction in mathematics and literacy to engage multi-age learners.
• Developed curricula, independent learning exercises, lesson plans and methods for each individual child including at-risk individuals.
• Analyzed student achievement data to determine interventions and refine curriculum.
• Offered hands-on learning opportunities and child-led group discussions to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
• Established powerful and inspiring classroom culture where multi-age children have high self-expectations with strong self-motivation/direction.
• Cultivated and developed inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, families and staff.
• Incorporated Montessori strategies in everyday learning for better understanding and mastery.
• Recruited, trained and oversaw organizational volunteers.

• Educated students on core principles of mathematics.
• Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
• Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
• Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for all students and parents.
• Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
• Partnered with teaching staff to develop and improve curriculum offerings for students and attended IEP meetings.
• Engaged with ongoing professional development, participated in professional organizations and identified new ideas and materials to use in classroom or share with other staff members.

Older Roles

Sales Associate / Consultant | Thermomix USA | 2017-2020

Tutor /All subjects and ages 2015-2021