Margaret Pawlosky
Lake Orion,MI
Summary
Highly experienced teacher looking to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing my interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. I have produced and delivered training materials for career development and task management, along with performing one on one coaching to clients that required customized training tailored to individual learning types.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Moderate Cognitive Impairment Teacher K-5
Clear Lake Elementary
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Taught students grades K-5th at his or her academic level
- Supported each child to socially integrate into the general education classroom successfully and collaborate with teachers to help support successful transition into general education
- Managed confidential IEP files and documents to maintain compliance with Special Education Law
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Autism Room Teacher K-5
Orion Oaks Elementary
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Teach students grades K-5th at his or her academic level
- Managed IEP files and documents to maintain compliance with Special Education Law
- Work in close collaboration with support staff, special education staff and the administration to implement a LINKS peer to peer program for my students.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Autism Resource Room Teacher K-5
State Road Elementary
03.2018 - 08.2021
- Teach students grades 1st-5th at his or her academic level
- Managed IEP files and documents to maintain compliance with Special Education Law
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Work in close collaboration with support staff, special education staff and the administration to implement a LINKS peer to peer program for my students.
Special Education Resource Room Teacher K-5
State Road Elementary
08.2015 - 03.2018
- Maintain effective classroom management and discipline and created engaging lessons for students in a variety of grade levels
- Created and implemented Individualized Education Plans and Behavioral Programs
- Managed IEP files and documents to maintain compliance with Special Education Law
- Work in close collaboration with support staff, special education staff and the administration to provide quality curriculum and functional instruction to special needs students.
IB Coordinator / 2nd grade Teacher
State Road Elementary
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Act as a liaison between Fenton Area Public Schools and the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)
- Assist principals in facilitating policy development
- Assist in the creation of a district IB website and provide relevant content for students, parents and community members
- Support the teachers responsible for, and the students involved in, the PYP Exhibition in the final year of the programme
- Facilitate and develop the school’s programme of inquiry
- Assist teams or individuals in developing and documenting student inquiries
- Taught in a 2nd grade job share position with another teacher
- Collaborated with my teaching partner and other grade level teammates on curriculum planning
- Member of the SI Inquiry Team and the PYP Action Team
- Participated in a PYP Level 1 and Level 3 training and a book study on the book: Comprehension and Collaboration by Stephanie Harvey & Harvey Daniels.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Young Fives Teacher
World of Wonder (Ellen St. Building)
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Taught Full Day Young Fives
- Collaborated with teammates to create a Young Fives Curriculum aligned to Common Core
- Incorporated the Reggio Amelia philosophy within the curriculum
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Kindergarten Teacher
Detroit Enterprise Academy
08.2008 - 08.2012
- Teach full-day kindergarten in an urban environment
- Created lesson plans and implemented an effective curriculum, while creating modifications for special needs students and successful classroom management
- Sought out additional resources for children who needed extra support, while educating parents if services were needed in the future
- Participated in curriculum planning, staff meetings, professional development, and was a part of the data and reading committees
- Member of the child study (IAT) team where I implemented interventions and followed up on students who were considered at risk for grades K-1.
Education
Additional Endorsement -
#T.E.A.C.H
12.2022
Masters of Education in Special Education -
Oakland University
08.2011
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education -
Saginaw Valley State University
12.2005
Skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Multitasking and Organizational abilities
- Time management skills
- Client Relationship Building
- Multicultural Competence
- Technology Integration
- Curriculum Development and Implementation
- MS Office
Certification
State of Michigan Professional Teaching Certification, 12/2005, Elementary Education K-5 (K-8 Self CC), Early Childhood Education Pre K-K, Michigan Literacy Progress Profile (MLPP) Certification, Autism Spectrum Disorder (SV) K-12, Cognitive Impairment (SA) K-12
Professional References
- Janine De Vries, Resource Room Teacher, 2085 W. Drahner Rd, Oxford, MI, 48371, janinedevries@oxfordschools.org, 248-977-0233 (cell phone)
- Carin Jackson, ASD Teacher, 404 W. Ellen Street, Fenton, MI, 48430, cjackson@fentonschools.org, 810-287-6940 (cell phone)
- Joanne Friday M.Ed, M.S.W., College Advisor, jfriday@trainingeducators.com, 248.229.6323 (cell phone)
- Barry Tiemann, Principal, Director of Communication & Innovation, Fenton, 3100 Owen Rd, Fenton, MI, 48430, btiemann@fentonschools.org, 810-591-2400
Timeline
Moderate Cognitive Impairment Teacher K-5
Clear Lake Elementary
08.2022 - 04.2024
Autism Room Teacher K-5
Orion Oaks Elementary
08.2021 - 08.2022
Autism Resource Room Teacher K-5
State Road Elementary
03.2018 - 08.2021
Special Education Resource Room Teacher K-5
State Road Elementary
08.2015 - 03.2018
IB Coordinator / 2nd grade Teacher
State Road Elementary
08.2013 - 08.2015
Young Fives Teacher
World of Wonder (Ellen St. Building)
08.2012 - 08.2013
Kindergarten Teacher
Detroit Enterprise Academy
08.2008 - 08.2012
Additional Endorsement -
#T.E.A.C.H
Masters of Education in Special Education -
Oakland University
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education -
Saginaw Valley State University