Kaylin Rowek

Philip’s Academy Charter School

Elementary Teacher (Grades 2–4) & Instructional Leader
Year – Present

• Taught 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade, including looping with the same cohort of students over three years to support long-term academic growth
• Selected as a Mentor Teacher in first year to support a colleague pursuing an Alternate Route (Provisional) Teaching LicenseProvided coaching on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional delivery
  Modeled effective teaching practices and supported onboarding into school systems and expectations
• Led curriculum development initiatives to enhance student engagement and academic performance.
• Facilitated professional development workshops for educators, promoting best instructional practices.
• Designed and implemented standards-aligned instruction across ELA, Math (Eureka), Science, and Social Studies
• Differentiated instruction for IEP, MLL, and general education students, including tiered assignments and language supports
• Actively contributed to RTI/MTSS processes, supporting Tier 1, 2, and 3 interventions through data-driven instruction
• Served as a Model Teacher and member of the IR&S Team and Nurtured Heart Committee
• Led and co-developed school-wide initiatives (e.g., Winter Olympics cross-grade math project, Black History Month programming, service learning projects)
• Collaborated across grade levels to align instruction, assessments, and student support strategies

• Planned and facilitated professional development sessions to support instructional practices and curriculum implementation
• Spearheaded the launch of the school’s first Science Fair, coordinating staff, timelines, and student research projects across grade levels
• Designed and implemented a school-wide dismissal system for afterschool programs, streamlining student pick-up through van coordinationImproved organization, efficiency, and student safety during dismissal procedures
  Established clear processes for staff and students, reducing confusion and transition time
  
• Collaborated with staff to strengthen instructional consistency and student outcomes
• Delivered standards-aligned instruction across core subjects

• Participated in attendance meetings and data reviews, analyzing trends and identifying students in need of intervention
• Supported the development and implementation of attendance systems and protocols to improve student accountability
• Collaborated with administration, staff, and families to address attendance concerns and barriers
• Assisted with school operations, including student support, scheduling, and staff coordination
• Observed and contributed to instructional leadership practices, including walkthroughs and school-wide decision-making

• Piloted EL Education curriculum, supporting implementation and refining instructional practices aligned to rigorous standards
• Managed classrooms of up to 30 students, providing small group instruction to differentiate for diverse learning needs
• Actively contributed to school community through extracurricular programs and student activities, supporting whole-child development
• Participated in school-based committees, collaborating with staff to improve instructional practices and student outcomes
• Engaged in mentoring and coaching cycles through the Detroit Children’s Fund, strengthening instructional effectiveness and professional growth