Lori Kolesar
Victor,IA
Summary
Professional educator with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and student assessment. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs. Valued for strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher
HLV Community Schools
Victor, IA
08.2015 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment, promoting student collaboration and respect.
- Assessed student performance regularly, providing feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
- Integrated technology into lessons to support diverse learning styles and increase engagement.
- Analyzed student data to identify trends and adjust instructional approaches for improved achievement.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Participated in Collaborative Learning Team meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Concordia University Wisconsin
Mequon, WI12-1996
Skills
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Language arts instruction
- Technology integration
- Formative assessment
- Mathematics instruction
- Academic record keeping
- Social-emotional learning training
Certification
- CLT Facilitator, [HLV Elementary School] - [2024-2026]
- Math Curriculum Adoption Committee - [2024]
- Computer Science Elementary Lead
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
HLV Community Schools
08.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Concordia University Wisconsin