Hi, I’m
Kristen Golimowski
Shelton,CT
Summary
Encouraging Reading Tutor with 15 years of experience. Especially adept at giving instructions and assisting students in finding ways to enjoy reading while enhancing abilities. Offering extensive knowledge reading instruction and ready to take on individual sessions with up 20 students weekly.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
AmeriCorps - Delaware Public Schools, AmeriCorps
Online Reading Tutor
01.2022 - 06.2022
Job overview
- 500+ classes of online tutoring, 5.0 parent rating
- 13 years of classroom teaching experience
- Master’s in English from the University of Rochester
- I am travelling, alternate phone numbers -847-287-6673,508-7261, my email is best - kgolimowski@gmail.com, Tutored second-grade disadvantage students for six months, full-time, online
- Became a Reading Assist Fellow after intensive full-time education, accredited by IMSLECT (The International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council)
- Provided explicit systematic instruction with energizing enthusiasm
- Interacted with students in a respectful, friendly, and supportive manner while providing appropriate educational services
ZebraEnglish and VIPEnglish
Online Tutor
01.2020 - 01.2022
Job overview
- 500+ classes of online tutoring,
- 5.0 parent rating, ages 3-9
- Able to build rapport quickly and developed strong relationships online
Easton Country Day School, H.S
Teacher
01.2009 - 12.2019
Job overview
- I helped four- and five-year old's who were not ready for kindergarten
- I boosted their phonemic awareness and early reading and math stills
- This class was ten children or less and I had an aid
- We worked in small groups and one-on-one.
Ansonia Public Schools
Teacher
01.2007 - 01.2009
Job overview
- Taught ages 3 to 6 at-risk students
- Did home visits and parenting classes
Southwest Licking Public Schools
Teacher
01.2006 - 12.2007
Job overview
- Created a calming classroom atmosphere and achieved good outcomes
- Developed effective behavioral plans for students with aggressive behavior
- Performed assessments, organized meetings, managed I.E.P.s
Education
Grades 1-3 (113)
120-hour TESL Certification, English as a Second Language
Otterbein University
Masters from English Literature
2006
University Overview
Early Childhood and Special Education, Pre-k to 6th grade
Rochester University
Bachelors from English Literature
1994
Clark University
Licenses Connecticut State Teaching License: Elementary - Kindergarten through Grade 6 (013)
1991
University Overview
Integrated Early Childhood/Special Education, Preschool to Elementary
Skills
- Exceeding Customer Expectations
- Goal-Driven
- Flexible Hours
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
- Positive Customer Engagement
- Store Opening and Closing
- Item Ticketing and Pricing
- Retail Store Operations
- Loyalty Promotion
- Educational Opportunities
- Returns and Exchanges
- Team Cooperation
- Communications Strategies
- Merchandising and Display
- Available Nights, Weekends and Holidays
- Credit Card Applications
- Answering Customer Questions
- Store Policies and Procedures
- Customer Assistance
- Cash Handling
- Sales Goal Attainment
- Sales Expertise
Additional Information
I am also a self-educated prompt engineer with 20+ hours watching YouTube, listening to podcasts and reading dozens of articles. I have spent 40+ hours on ChatGPT and Bard.
Timeline
Online Reading Tutor
AmeriCorps - Delaware Public Schools, AmeriCorps
01.2022 - 06.2022
Online Tutor
ZebraEnglish and VIPEnglish
01.2020 - 01.2022
Teacher
Easton Country Day School, H.S
01.2009 - 12.2019
Teacher
Ansonia Public Schools
01.2007 - 01.2009
Teacher
Southwest Licking Public Schools
01.2006 - 12.2007
Grades 1-3 (113)
120-hour TESL Certification, English as a Second Language
Otterbein University
Masters from English Literature
Rochester University
Bachelors from English Literature
Clark University
Licenses Connecticut State Teaching License: Elementary - Kindergarten through Grade 6 (013)
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