Kenneth Ostroske
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a highly successful track record at FUESD, excelling in student success, behavior management, and curriculum development. Successfully led initiatives that significantly reduced behavioral incidents and enhanced student engagement, resulting in high test scores. Skilled in staff training, modeling, and fostering positive relationships, I effectively communicate and collaborate to drive student success, improve learning environments, and motivate students to believe in themselves and their abilities. I build collaborative relationships within a team of other educators to improve an effective working environment for the students, and maintain a strong leadership position among my colleagues.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
ELO Lead Teacher
FUESD
Fallbrook, California
08.2024 - Current
- Helped design and deliver the PBIS and Student and School Safety Modules for Frontline Staff Training 1.0 and 2.0. to ensure adherence to ELO safety and program standards.
- Communicated with parents regarding ELO program updates, registration, and student progress/behavior.
- Implemented behavior management techniques with frontline staff to foster a positive learning environment.
- Maintained accurate records of behavior incidents, and implemented strategies that significantly reduced such incidents.
- Cultivated relationships with parents and guardians to ensure they were informed about their child's progress and behavior in the program.
- Actively monitored student behavior and engagement by being consistently present in classrooms during after-school hours.
- Collaborated with WHF AP to coordinate enrichment activities that are aligned with ELO goals.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the after-school program, including classroom Genius Hour, frontline staff activities and rotations, student supervision, and ELO dismissal and pickup.
- Trained and modeled for staff members on best practices for teaching and leading group activities.
- Held weekly meetings with the BGC Supervisor to discuss upcoming events, daily operations, and changes in procedures.
- Collaborated with WHF AP to schedule and conduct safety drills with frontline staff and students.
ELO Teacher
FUESD
Fallbrook, California
07.2022 - Current
- I started and coached the LAP Hockey Club for ELO for four grade levels.
- Instructed students on the safe and proper use of hockey equipment and gameplay.
- Extended the Hockey Club for ELO Fall, Winter, and Spring Camps, and SSC to engage and create opportunities for students throughout the district.
- I designed the current Esports Code of Conduct for FUESD's Esports Program.
- Instructed students on the proper use of technology for Esports.
- I completed the SDCOE Esports training and started the LAP ELO Esports program.
- I took over and ran the WHF Esports program when the position vacated to keep the program going at WHF.
FETA Negotiations Chair
Fallbrook Elementary Teachers Association
Fallbrook, California
08.2008 - Current
- Served as FETA's Negotiations Chair and revamped union proposals for collective bargaining purposes.
- Established regular communication and engagement with union members.
- Crafted and led a team of respected and talented teachers who best represent the vision FETA holds with respect to student success and improving working conditions for teachers and learning conditions for students.
- Responsible for leading and voicing the ideas of up to 350 union members through the collective bargaining process as well as other union functions and activities.
Teacher
FUESD
Fallbrook, California
08.2000 - Current
- Developed engaging lessons aligned with curriculum standards.
- Assessed student progress, and provided daily feedback on assignments.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain an effective learning environment, highlighted by outstanding student success on state assessments.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create writing performance tasks, writing organizers, and models that demonstrably impacted student success.
- Led professional development to help teachers improve their writing instructional skills.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Managed student behavior in the classroom by establishing daily routines and procedures to enhance learning.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools, such as Pear Deck and Formative, to enhance classroom instruction and provide feedback in real time to students.
- Designed, taught, and supervised the ELO programs high-interest activities such as the Hockey Club at LAP, and esports at LAP and WHF schools.
Education
Master of Arts - History
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA05-1994
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA05-1991
Skills
- Behavior management
- Lesson planning
- Classroom technology
- Student assessment
- Curriculum development
- Staff training
- Union negotiations
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
ELO Lead Teacher
FUESD
08.2024 - Current
ELO Teacher
FUESD
07.2022 - Current
FETA Negotiations Chair
Fallbrook Elementary Teachers Association
08.2008 - Current
Teacher
FUESD
08.2000 - Current
Master of Arts - History
University of San Diego
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of San Diego
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