KATHERINE NISKA
Washington,DC
Summary
Knowledgeable Lead Teacher with strong leadership background, excellent program management expertise and devotion to meeting learning needs of each student. Well-organized in planning lessons and activities to diversify instruction and engage students. Analytical problem-solver successful in calmly approaching classroom or student personal problems to devise appropriate interventions and resolve concerns.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Mundo Verde Public Charter School
08.2022 - Current
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
- Completed teacher observations to identify areas for improvement and suggest changes to teaching methods.
- Researched books and supplemental materials to use with lesson plans.
- Planned and organized variety of activities and field trips to aid mental and physical growth in children.
- Developed instructional materials and products for technology-based redesign of courses.
Special Education Teacher
District of Columbia Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Acquired and continuously developed knowledge of all relevant state and local code requirements related to land usage.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
Kindergarten Teacher
Elementary School, East Grand Rapids Public Schools
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Washington DC (40 Hours Per Week) -Teaching and conducting Anti-Racist Teaching Practices in the classroom -observed and evaluated students’performance, behavior, social development and physical health -enhanced student learning by optimizing strategies for teaching and learning -Kept track of data and reported to head of school and district -Creating and Implementing Intervention curriculum for students below grade level -Adhering to IEP Plans for students -Coordinated with local agencies to create opportunities for therapies, child family services, food service..etc -Proctor for PARCC Assessment 2022
- School, , Woodcliff Early Childhood Center, 25- 30 hours per week) -Coordinate with local agencies to find services for students and families according to their needs -track behavior and academic data and upload data to database 2 -create curriculum and implement programs
Science Education Intern
Van Andel Education Institute
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Provide free after school science classes, created programming with GRPS to provide educational experiences for underprivileged children in their schools, led field trips, wrote curriculum.
Special Education Coordinator, Camp
YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids, Manitou-Lin
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Planned and coordinated camps for adults with special needs, help facilitate inclusion practices in our programs.
Camp Staff, Director of Diversity And, Inclusion, Head Counselor
Ann Arbor YMCA Camp Birkett
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Facilitated 30 staff members in their day-to-day operations, managed camper behavior plans, educated staff on issues surrounding Diversity and Inclusion.
- Recruited, hired and trained employees on operations and performance expectations.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships to promote positive work culture.
- Guided and motivated staff to drive maximum performance.
- Implemented policies, procedures and programs to carry out educational standards and goals.
- Planned, directed and monitored instructional methods and content of educational and vocational programs.
Camp Staff
Ann Arbor YMCA
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Camp Birkett,
- Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Head Counselor (50 Hours per Week) -Facilitated 30 staff members in their day-to-day operations, managed camper behavior inclusion plans, educated staff on issues surrounding Diversity and Inclusion
- Adapt activities for all ensure equity for all.
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Abilene Christian University
Abilene06.2026
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD05.2023
Bachelor of Education - Special Education, Elementary Education, Inclusion
Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI05.2021
Skills
- Department Leadership
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Curriculum Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Relationship Building
- Safe Learning Environment
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Mundo Verde Public Charter School
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
District of Columbia Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2022
Kindergarten Teacher
Elementary School, East Grand Rapids Public Schools
01.2020 - 01.2021
Camp Staff
Ann Arbor YMCA
04.2019 - 08.2019
Science Education Intern
Van Andel Education Institute
01.2019 - 01.2020
Special Education Coordinator, Camp
YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids, Manitou-Lin
01.2019 - 01.2020
Camp Staff, Director of Diversity And, Inclusion, Head Counselor
Ann Arbor YMCA Camp Birkett
06.2017 - 08.2019
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Abilene Christian University
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Education - Special Education, Elementary Education, Inclusion
Calvin University
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