Katarzyna (Kate) Holtz
Lawrenceville,NJ
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at The Kiddie Corral Child Learning Center, enhancing student engagement and academic growth through innovative lesson planning and effective classroom management. Skilled in fostering positive learning environments and promoting social-emotional development. Fluent in Polish, adept at serving diverse communities and supporting special needs students. Demonstrates a growth mindset and exceptional interpersonal skills, contributing to significant improvements in student outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
The Kiddie Corral Child Learning Center
08.2016 - 11.2020
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Assistant Teacher/Co-Teacher
The Goddard School
07.2011 - 02.2016
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine care for their well-being and academic success.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Established positive relationships with parents through effective communication, fostering parental involvement in their children''s education.
- Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
- Assisted in implementation of new learning tools, systems and materials.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying informed of best practices for teaching strategies and educational technologies.
- Created visually appealing bulletin boards that showcased student work and reinforced key concepts from lessons.
- Researched and presented new learning tools and methods for classroom application.
Assistant Teacher/Co-teacher-Student Field Work
Cyo Of Mercer County
01.2011 - 05.2011
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Learned functions of a classroom teacher.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine care for their well-being and academic success.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Established positive relationships with parents through effective communication, fostering parental involvement in their children''s education.
- Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Delivered supplementary lessons and practice assignments.
- Provided additional mentoring based on student evaluations.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
After-School Instructor
Ben Franklin Elementary School
10.2008 - 06.2010
- Boosted student confidence by providing personalized feedback and guidance on homework assignments.
- Created monthly lesson plans/ helped set up daily materials and facilitated arts and craft project’s.
- Continuously refined instructional practices through ongoing professional development, ensuring that the after-school program remained current with best practices
- Mentored new staff members in best practices for effective instruction, contributing to a high-quality after-school team dynamic.
- Promoted social-emotional growth by incorporating team-building activities into the daily schedule, fostering strong connections among peers in the program.
- Worked with K-3 grade levels
Classroom Assistant
Lakeview Child Center
02.2007 - 05.2008
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supervised lunchand recess times, maintaining an orderly environment during breaks from academic workloads.
- Aided students individually or in small groups, reinforcing material taught by the teacher.
- Established positive relationships with students, fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom community.
- Organized and maintained instructional materials, contributing to a well-structured learning space.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing visual aids and hands-on activities in the classroom.
- Promoted a safe and nurturing atmosphere within the classroom, fostering emotional well-being among students.
- Cleaned and organized art supplies and related materials.
- Participated actively in professional development workshops to ensure of new teaching strategies that could be applied within the classroom setting.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques for students who needed additional support or challenge.
- Supported students with special needs, ensuring their full participation in classroom activities.
- Counted children when lined up for various activities.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Education/ Special Education Assistant
Mercer County Community College
Trenton, NJ05.2012
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Behavior Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Growth Mindset
- Child Development
- Student-Centered Learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Small Group Instruction
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- FLUENT IN polish
- Special Needs Students
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Positive Learning Environment
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
Timeline
Teacher
The Kiddie Corral Child Learning Center
08.2016 - 11.2020
Assistant Teacher/Co-Teacher
The Goddard School
07.2011 - 02.2016
Assistant Teacher/Co-teacher-Student Field Work
Cyo Of Mercer County
01.2011 - 05.2011
After-School Instructor
Ben Franklin Elementary School
10.2008 - 06.2010
Classroom Assistant
Lakeview Child Center
02.2007 - 05.2008
Associate Of Applied Science - Education/ Special Education Assistant
Mercer County Community College
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