Lisa Zadworny
Elementary Teacher
Leeds,MA
Summary
WWW: https://bold.pro/my/lisa-zadworny/411r Focused and motivated classroom teacher of 38 years, passionate about promoting inclusion, scaffolding curriculum, critical thinking skills and student development. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Sunderland Elementary School
Sunderland, MA
08.1998 - Current
- Develop and implement lesson plans to clarify learning objectives
- Provide individualized instruction to students with diverse learning styles and abilities
- Encourage critical thinking skills through the use of questioning strategies and problem-solving activities
- Promote cooperative learning among students through team building exercises and group projects
- Utilize technology for instructional
- Assist in the development of Individual Education Plans for special needs students
- Create a safe environment that is conducive to learning by establishing clear expectations for behavior
- Incorporate differentiated instruction strategies based on individual student interests, strengths and weaknesses
- Facilitate meaningful discussions about current events topics relevant to course material
- Oversee class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics
- Instruct students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social and emotional development
- Handle challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques
- Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods
- Cultivate classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development
- Provide positive feedback with emphasis on growth mindset.
Customer Service Cashier
Whole Foods Market Inc
Hadley, MA
04.2020 - Current
- Greet customers and provided friendly customer service
- Operate cash registers to process payments for goods and services
- Resolve customer complaints in a professional manner
- Assist customers with locating merchandise within the store.
Teacher/Interim Director
Nonotuck Community Child Care
Northampton, MA
09.1985 - 08.1989
- Worked as the Interim Director of the child care center
- Developed a full day kindergarten curriculum that was approved by the state of MA
- Implemented the full day kindergarten curriculum
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being
- Instructed students from 2-6 years of age.
Education
Post BA Teacher - Certification
University of Massachusetts
May 1986
Linguistics - undefined
Hampshire College
May 1985
Skills
- SEI endorsed
- Responsive Classroom endorsed
- CPI Trained
- Team Collaboration
- Student teacher mentor
- Mentor to new staff
- Curriculum development
- Curriculum pilot
- Inclusive classroom teacher
Additional Information
- Collaboration Student mediator Mentor teacher to student teachers Mentor teacher to new staff Run before school math club for students and families Curriculum development Curriculum pilot Inclusive classroom teacher
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeTimeline
Customer Service Cashier
Whole Foods Market Inc
04.2020 - Current
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Sunderland Elementary School
08.1998 - Current
Teacher/Interim Director
Nonotuck Community Child Care
09.1985 - 08.1989
Post BA Teacher - Certification
University of Massachusetts
Linguistics - undefined
Hampshire College
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