Nicole Kowalski
Special Education Department Chair
Littleton,United States
Summary
Talented educator with over 16 years of experience in the field backed by significant leadership experience. An effective communicator skilled at developing and implementing academic programs to create high-quality learning environments. Exceptional relationship building skills with a track record for developing meaningful partnerships with all stakeholders. An articulate public speaker with strong presentation and facilitation abilities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Department Chair
Mountain Vista High School
09.2016 - Current
- Leading 12-15 educators overseeing approximately 200 students
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills
- Designing alternative Summer School programming
- Staff scheduling and administrative documentation
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to increase curriculum integration
- Communication with stakeholders to maximize student achievement including post-high school transition planning
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives
- Read Act experience
Learning Specialist
Mountain Vista High School
09.2013 - Current
- Assisted in development of individualized learning plans for student success
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues
- Applied differentiated instruction strategies to meet individual student needs
- Implementation of curriculum aligned with state standards
- Collaborated with teachers and staff members to evaluate program success and alignment with student needs
- Supported students in the use of technology to enhance their learning
Building Administrator
Ranch View Middle School
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Acted as administrator for day-to-day running of school as well as key decision making during Extended School Year programming.
- Maintained records for school, district, state and federal requirements.
- Performed building administrator duties for 2 classrooms with 12-15 students with significant needs in each.
- Coordinated scheduling for paraprofessionals and increased the number of staff available for Extended School Year.
- Communicated with parents to discuss student performance, safety, and behavioral issues.
Speech Language Pathologist
Mountain Vista High School
09.2008 - 12.2013
- Providing speech and language services, as well as performed case manager duties to coordinate IEP services to students with special needs.
Speech Language Pathologist
Multiple Locations Nationwide
06.2002 - 09.2008
- Evaluation and treatment of patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in multiple medical settings throughout the U.S.
- Travel positions require flexibility, strong interpersonal skills, organization, and problem solving to be able to adjust to job requirements and ensure productivity in each new setting
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
Skills
- Process Improvement
- Department Collaboration
- Creative problem solving
- Curriculum Development & Improvements
- Standardized Testing & Scores
- Leadership & Team Building
- Student Teacher Supervision
- Workshop & Seminar Presentations
Committee Memberships
- STEM/CTE Advisory Committee
- SAT and ACT Test Accommodations Coordinator
- School Accountability Committee
- RTI/MTSS team
- Peer Mentor for new teachers
- Building Leadership Team
- PLC Lead
- EARSS and ESSER tutoring; increased student grades 10-18%
Certification
- Principal License (K-12), Colorado Dept. of Education
- Professional Teacher License (Special Education Generalist), Colorado Dept. of Education
- Certificate of Clinical Competency, American Speech-Language and Hearing Association
Education
2013 – 2016 Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO
Courses towards M.A. in Curriculum Instruction/Licensure
2009 – 2011 Jones International University Lone Tree, CO
M.Ed., Education Administration
2001 – 2003 Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL
M.S., Communication Disorders and Sciences
1997 – 2001 Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL
B.S., Communication Disorders and Sciences
References
Rob Ceglie, Principal 303-387-1512
Douglas County School District rob.ceglie@dcsdk12.org
Marta McGovern, Assistant Principal 858-334-5083
Douglas County School District mmcgovern@dcsdk12.org
Alan Long, Assistant Principal 303-387-1512
Douglas County School District alan.long@dcsdk12.org
Aaron Ragon, Lead Counselor 303-515-1682
Douglas County School District
Sheri Bryant, Career Links Coordinator 303-513-3958
Jefferson County Public Schools
Timeline
Building Administrator
Ranch View Middle School
05.2022 - 07.2022
Special Education Department Chair
Mountain Vista High School
09.2016 - Current
Learning Specialist
Mountain Vista High School
09.2013 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
Mountain Vista High School
09.2008 - 12.2013
Speech Language Pathologist
Multiple Locations Nationwide
06.2002 - 09.2008
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