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Awards & Achievements
Technology Skills
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Kristen Oleksy

Holland,NY

Summary

NYS Initial Certification in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)


Master of Science in Education (Expected 05/2024)

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Self-Directed Behavioral Aide

People Inc Home Health
06.2022 - Current
  • Provide behavioral support for a 21 year old female with Prader Willi Syndrome.
  • Provide nutritional counseling and meal preparation support.
  • Act as a chaperone for appointments and classes.
  • Provide counseling and assist in development of skills to achieve independence.
  • Provide transportation services

Teacher

Armor Elementary School
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Planned and implemented creative lesson plans that align with NYS Standards.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
  • Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
  • Managed an after-school tutoring service for elementary school students.
  • Committed to professional development by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.

Teacher/Substitute Teacher

South Buffalo Charter School
04.2021 - 07.2021
  • Taught phonics, reading, and writing to (K-grade 3) students.
  • Instructed and supported a diverse population of children in whole group and small group settings.
  • Differentiated classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
  • Communicated with parents of each student, and informed them of their child's development in school.
  • Recognized for creating and nurturing a positive learning environment for students with significant reading and writing challenges.

Customer Service Specialist /Cashier

Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc
08.2017 - 03.2020
  • Provided superior customer service and sales support to customers.
  • Counseled customers on product selections, answered product questions, and effectively managed customer complaints and returns, when required.

Assistant Teacher

Duck Duck Goose
02.2016 - 08.2017
  • Provided supervision and care for children ages 6 months to 11 years old, including some with special needs.
  • Planned activities and projects, group and one to one instruction, leading reading and social activities.
  • Attended to child health and hygiene and monitoring free play and exercise.

Education

Master Of Science In Education - Childhood & Early Childhood Curriculum

State University of New York College At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
05.2024

Bachelor Of Science - Childhood Education (1-6)

State University of New York College At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
12.2021

Liberal Arts & Science - Teacher Education AS

Genesee Community College
Batavia, NY
04.2021

High School Diploma -

Holland Junior/Senior High School
Holland, NY
06.2017

Skills

  • Creative problem solving
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Communication
  • Flexibility
  • Time management
  • Planning

Teaching Experience

Student Teacher

Armor Elementary School- August 2021- December 2021


  • Designed and implemented instruction in all subject areas for fourth grade students.
  • Provided modifications, using multiple teaching strategies for learners from a wide range of backgrounds, including English language learners (ELL) and students with IEPs.
  • Provided varied learning experiences and activities utilizing multiple intelligence approaches.
  • Engaged in observation, reflection, and documentation of child's learning processes.
  • Demonstrated commitment to continued learning through active participation in professional development opportunities, staff, and departmental meetings.
  • Established genuine, positive student-teacher relationships.

Professional Development & Training

School Anti-Violence Educations (SAVE)

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Fire and Arson Safety

Childhood Abuse Identification

Harassment, Bullying, and Discrimination Prevention/Intervention

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Springboard Learning Accelerator PD

Springboard Assessment Kit Professional Development

Springboard Instruction Kit Professional Development

Awards & Achievements

President's List - Fall 2019

Dean's List - Fall 2020

Dean's List - Spring 2021

Honors Convocation - Fall 2021

President's List - Fall 2022

Technology Skills

Eschool

Google Suite for Education (Classroom, Meet, Slides, Sheets)

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

SMARTboard

iPad

Class Dojo

RAZ-Plus

Springboard Learning Connect

Remind

Freckle

Zearn

Flipgrid

Kahoot

Loom

Padlet

Timeline

Self-Directed Behavioral Aide

People Inc Home Health
06.2022 - Current

Teacher

Armor Elementary School
01.2022 - 06.2022

Teacher/Substitute Teacher

South Buffalo Charter School
04.2021 - 07.2021

Customer Service Specialist /Cashier

Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc
08.2017 - 03.2020

Assistant Teacher

Duck Duck Goose
02.2016 - 08.2017

Master Of Science In Education - Childhood & Early Childhood Curriculum

State University of New York College At Buffalo

Bachelor Of Science - Childhood Education (1-6)

State University of New York College At Buffalo

Liberal Arts & Science - Teacher Education AS

Genesee Community College

High School Diploma -

Holland Junior/Senior High School

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