Katy Grygiel
Teacher
Wilmington,IL
Summary
Upbeat and positive professional that is highly organized and dependable. Successful at managing multiple priorities. Ability to set and meet personal and team goals. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges!
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
Braceville Elementary School
Braceville, IL
08.2020 - Current
- Continuous adaptability to effectively teach students in all content areas in any environment using Zoom, Google Hangouts, etc.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Convert curriculum to digital content for remote instruction.
- Effectively implement small group instruction for core classes.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Tested and evaluated student progress to determine effectiveness and impact of teaching methods, materials and projects.
5th Grade Teacher
Peotone Intermediate Center
Peotone, IL
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Substitute Teacher
Bruning Elementary
Wilmington, IL
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development and knowledge advancements during teacher absence.
Teacher's Assistant
SOWIC
Braidwood, IL
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Aid in the development and delivery of curriculum.
- Assist students that require small group or individualized instruction to meet specific educational and behavioral needs.
- Daily reading interventions.
First Grade Teacher
St. Rose School
Wilmington, IL
07.2016 - 08.2017
- Confer with staff members to plan engaging lessons that promote learning in accordance with state standards.
- Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual education plans (IEPs).
- Encourage students to explore learning opportunities or persevere with challenging tasks to prepare them for later grades.
- Establish and communicate clear objectives.
- Plan and conduct activities for balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Prepare classrooms with variety of materials or resources for children to explore, manipulate, or use in learning activities or imaginative play.
- Prepare, administer, or grade tests or assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Present information in audio-visual or interactive formats using technology and supplemental materials.
- Teach students personal development skills, such as goal setting, independence, or self-advocacy.
- Facilitate behavior modification and positive reinforcement using a PBIS model.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations.
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Elementary Education in Elementary Education
Graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2016
Skills
Microsoft Office
Computer proficiency
Flexibility
Critical thinking and problem solving
Leadership
Certification
Professional Educators License
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher - Braceville Elementary School
08.2020 - Current
5th Grade Teacher - Peotone Intermediate Center
08.2019 - 06.2020
Substitute Teacher - Bruning Elementary
08.2018 - 06.2019
Teacher's Assistant - SOWIC
08.2017 - 05.2018
First Grade Teacher - St. Rose School
07.2016 - 08.2017
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY - Bachelor's of Science, Elementary Education in Elementary Education