Kathleen Weslowski
Brandywine,MD
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Admissions/Enrollment
St. Mary's School Of Piscataway
08.2012 - Current
- Increased enrollment rates by developing and implementing strategic recruitment initiatives.
- Improved student retention through proactive communication and targeted support programs.
- Streamlined the admissions process for efficiency, resulting in faster response times for prospective students.
- Managed a diverse team of admissions professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on achieving departmental goals.
- Evaluated applicant qualifications and assessed their potential fit within the institution, ensuring a diverse and talented student body.
- Oversaw budget management for the admissions department, utilizing resources effectively while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
- Conducted regular evaluation of admission policies and procedures, making necessary adjustments to maintain alignment with institutional objectives.
- Served as a liaison between prospective students, families, faculty, and administration throughout the admissions process, facilitating seamless communication among all parties involved.
- Utilized advanced CRM software solutions to manage prospect inquiries efficiently, leading to increased conversion rates from inquiry-to-application stage.
- Served as primary contact for coordination of application screening and tracking, visit and interview arrangement and marketing communications.
- Designed effective and user-friendly processes for both admissions and applicant review.
- Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention.
Assistant Principal
St. Mary's School Of Piscataway
08.2011 - Current
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Implemented effective communication channels between administrators, teachers, students, and parents to foster strong relationships within the school community.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Mentored new teachers in navigating their roles within the school system effectively.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
2nd Grade Teacher
St. Mary's School Of Piscataway
08.2000 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging hands-on activities to reinforce learning concepts and cater to diverse learning styles.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, fostering a strong support network for academic success.
- Utilized assessment data to differentiate instruction and meet the individual needs of each student.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities and group projects that challenged students intellectually.
- Implemented a variety of instructional strategies to accommodate diverse learners while maintaining high expectations for all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops and conferences to stay current on best practices in education, applying new ideas within the classroom setting.
- Served as a mentor teacher for new hires, providing guidance on effective teaching methods and successful classroom management techniques.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Trinity College
Washington, DC05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Maryland College Park
College Park, MD05.1993
Skills
- Empathy and Compassion
- Organizational Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Student Assessment
- Time Management
- Whole/Small Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Management/Conflict Resolution
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative learning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Documentation and Reporting
- Classroom Technology Implementation
Accomplishments
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at St. Mary's School of Piscataway in 2022.
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom, reversing scores on Physical Science tests from 65% average to 87% average.
- Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
Certification
- Elementary School Education Grades K-6
Timeline
Director of Admissions/Enrollment
St. Mary's School Of Piscataway
08.2012 - Current
Assistant Principal
St. Mary's School Of Piscataway
08.2011 - Current
2nd Grade Teacher
St. Mary's School Of Piscataway
08.2000 - Current
Master of Arts - Education
Trinity College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Maryland College Park