Kristen Janowiak
Valparaiso,IN
Summary
Dedicated educator with a track record of fostering academic and emotional growth in students of all ages. Skilled in differentiated instruction and successful classroom management, consistently achieving "highly effective" evaluations. Proven ability to serve a diverse range of students, adapt to changing standards, and engage families in the educational process.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
6th Grade ELA and Core+ Teacher
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
08.2016 - Current
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success, especially during and after COVID.
- Collaborated with teaching team to realign the district's curriculum map with updated state standards.
- Provided regular feedback to special education teacher and attended IEP conferences.
- Adapted instruction to provide appropriate and meaningful learning experiences for EL learners.
- Designed lessons to reinforce mathematical concepts in Core+ class.
- Consistently scored "highly effective" in evaluations.
First and Second Grade Teacher
Guardian Angel/St. Boniface Catholic School
08.2007 - 06.2010
- Encouraged students to think critically and develop problem-solving skills.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Designed and taught Spanish classes to students in grades 1-6
Second Grade Teacher/First Grade Teacher
Bainbridge Elementary School
01.1997 - 06.2001
- Assumed full time teaching responsibilities midyear for a disrupted classroom of students which had previously employed three other teachers.
- Arranged and implemented a student music and skit show for the school and families in collaboration with second grade teaching team.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Idaho
Moscow, IDSkills
- Flexible and adaptive
- Effective classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Relationship building
- Experience with students of all ages in a variety of subjects
- Skyward and Canvas trained
Clubs
Builders Club Advisor, consisting of 25-30 sixth, seventh, and eighth grade volunteers. I have created a very active group who participate monthly in volunteer activities and fundraising efforts throughout the community.
Timeline
6th Grade ELA and Core+ Teacher
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
08.2016 - Current
First and Second Grade Teacher
Guardian Angel/St. Boniface Catholic School
08.2007 - 06.2010
Second Grade Teacher/First Grade Teacher
Bainbridge Elementary School
01.1997 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Idaho
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