- Pilates
- Music
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
Kaylene Kartanas Ostapowicz
Omaha,Nebraska
Summary
Educational professional with comprehensive understanding of childhood developmental stages and history of creating supportive classroom atmospheres. Known for developing innovative teaching methods that engage young learners and encourage academic growth. Proven team player with focus on collaboration and adaptability to meet evolving needs of students and school community.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Omaha Public Schools
09.1994 - Current
- Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning
- Cultivated inclusive classroom environment by establishing relationships with all students to promote the learning environment
- Prepare and implement daily lesson plans
- Participate in weekly meetings with co-teachers to build meaningful lessons
- Practice effective classroom management strategies
- Attending regular professional development courses to remain aware of trends in education and new teaching methods
- Leadership Roles: Instructional Leadership Team, Mentor Facilitator, Cooperating Teacher, School Safety Team, Wellness Team, Social/Courtesy Team, School and Community Diversity Team, Parent Teacher Organization Member
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented positive behavior support strategies, promoting a respectful and inclusive classroom culture.
- Enhanced classroom management techniques, resulting in a more focused and productive learning environment.
Student Teacher
Omaha Public Schools
03.1994 - 06.1994
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
Doane University
Crete, NebraskaEarly Literacy Workshop
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska03.2023
English as a Second Language Endorsement, Methods/Assessment/Evaluations of ESL, Linguistics, Cross Cultural Communications
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska08.2001
Bachelor of Science Degree - Elementary Education, Language Arts
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska05.1994
Skills
- Reading instruction
- Problem-solving skills
- Teaching strategies
- Assessment administration
- Student assessment
- Writing instruction
- Social-emotional learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Reliability
- Team building
- Professionalism
- Student Motivation
Training
- Kagan, 05/01/13
- Secret Stories, 09/01/10
- Forward Phonics, 05/01/02
Relatedexperiences
Omaha Public Schools, Omaha, Nebraska, Student Teaching, 05/01/94, Catlin Elementary
Interests
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Omaha Public Schools
09.1994 - Current
Student Teacher
Omaha Public Schools
03.1994 - 06.1994
Early Literacy Workshop
University of Nebraska at Omaha
English as a Second Language Endorsement, Methods/Assessment/Evaluations of ESL, Linguistics, Cross Cultural Communications
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Bachelor of Science Degree - Elementary Education, Language Arts
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
Doane University
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