Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Kirstyn Nowicki

Team Red, White, and Blue
Colorado Springs,CO
18
years of professional experience

Compassionate Special Education Support Specialist experienced in developing inclusive learning environments for diverse needs. Skilled in behavior management and individualized instruction to provide tailored student support. Strong collaborator with educators, dedicated to achieving positive outcomes that enhance student success and well-being.

Work History

Soccer Coach Volunteer

6 Months
Colorado Springs Parks & Recreation | 02.2026 - Current
  • Identified individual player strengths and weaknesses, tailoring coaching methods accordingly.
  • Promoted sportsmanship among players through modeling respectful behavior during games and practices.
  • Mentored new volunteers by sharing valuable coaching insights and strategies for success.

Eagle Leader

11 Years
Team Red, White, and Blue | 08.2015 - Current
  • Led strategic initiatives to enhance community engagement and support for veterans.
  • Developed training programs to mentor new leaders within the organization.
  • Fostered partnerships with local organizations to expand outreach efforts and resources.
  • Implemented process improvements that increased operational efficiency in program delivery.

Soccer Coach Volunteer

9 Months
Radcliff Youth Soccer | 08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Fostered a positive learning environment for youth players through effective communication and encouragement.
  • Developed and implemented practice plans to enhance player skills and teamwork.
  • Mentored junior coaches, providing guidance on training techniques and player development strategies.
  • Coordinated team schedules, ensuring timely communication with players and parents regarding events and practices.

Substitute Teacher, K-5

8 Months
Lawton Public Schools | 07.2019 - 03.2020
  • Implemented lesson plans to meet diverse learning needs of students in grades K-5.
  • Facilitated classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
  • Adapted instructional materials and resources for various educational levels and abilities.
  • Collaborated with full-time teachers to support curriculum delivery and student engagement.

General Manager

1 Year 1 Month
Barry Fitzgerald’s, LLC | 04.2016 - 05.2017
  • Directed daily operations to enhance efficiency and optimize resource allocation.
  • Implemented strategic initiatives, improving overall profitability and customer satisfaction.
  • Mentored management team, fostering professional growth and enhancing leadership capabilities.
  • Cultivated relationships with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms and improve service delivery.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.

Special Security Representative

2 Years 6 Months
Additional Military Duty | 01.2012 - 07.2014
  • Monitored access control systems to ensure safety and security protocols were upheld.
  • Conducted routine inspections of facilities to identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities.
  • Developed and implemented training programs for new security personnel, enhancing team performance.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to coordinate responses to security incidents effectively.
  • Established communication protocols among team members, ensuring timely information sharing during operations.
  • Audited security procedures regularly, resulting in enhanced compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Streamlined access control procedures, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced wait times for visitors.

Human Intelligence Collector 35M

5 Years 6 Months
United States Army | 01.2009 - 07.2014
  • Conducted in-depth interviews to gather intelligence from diverse sources.
  • Analyzed and interpreted data to inform strategic decision-making processes.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance operational effectiveness.
  • Developed training materials for junior collectors to improve skills and knowledge.
  • Implemented process improvements that streamlined intelligence collection methods.
  • Established relationships with local assets to facilitate information gathering efforts.
  • Utilized tactical questioning techniques when interacting with detainees or persons of interest leading to actionable intelligence.

Education

Associate of Arts - Social Sciences

Cochise College | Sierra Vista | 05-2018
w/Honors

Associate of Applied Science - Intelligence Studies

Cochise College | Sierra Vista | 12-2017
w/Honors

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ | 12-2027

Skills

Lesson planning
Classroom management
Instructional support
Student engagement
Effective communication
Demonstrates integrity
Adaptable
Relationship management
Parental engagement

Timeline

Soccer Coach Volunteer

Colorado Springs Parks & Recreation
02.2026 - CurrentRead More

Soccer Coach Volunteer

Radcliff Youth Soccer
08.2023 - 05.2024Read More

Substitute Teacher, K-5

Lawton Public Schools
07.2019 - 03.2020Read More

General Manager

Barry Fitzgerald’s, LLC
04.2016 - 05.2017Read More

Eagle Leader

Team Red, White, and Blue
08.2015 - CurrentRead More

Special Security Representative

Additional Military Duty
01.2012 - 07.2014Read More

Human Intelligence Collector 35M

United States Army
01.2009 - 07.2014Read More

Cochise College

Associate of Applied Science from Intelligence Studies
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Cochise College

Associate of Arts from Social Sciences
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Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
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Kirstyn Nowicki