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Marilyn Kosior

Highland,IN

Summary

Dedicated substitute teacher with a strong focus on student engagement and positive reinforcement. Committed to fostering inclusive learning environments and building collaborative relationships with students and parents.

Skills

  • Teaching diverse learners
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Multi-subject instruction
  • Student engagement
  • Reading comprehension
  • Collaborative learning
  • Phonics instruction
  • Learning centers
  • Vocabulary building
  • Grammar instruction
  • Cooperative learning
  • Mathematics instruction
  • Hands-on activities
  • Classroom management
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Classroom organization
  • Elementary education
  • Group instruction
  • Lesson planning

Accomplishments

  • Recognized by multiple schools as an excellent substitute.
  • Managed First grade classroom for 8 months. 2018-19
  • Specialized in substituting for primary classes.

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-5

Kelly Services
Hammond, IN
08.2019 - 12.2025
  • Engaged students in collaborative activities, fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
  • Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and individual student needs.
  • Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and provided feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
  • Maintained classroom discipline using positive behavior management techniques, promoting respectful interactions among students.
  • Developed relationships with students and parents to encourage communication and support academic goals.
  • Managed daily classroom routines efficiently, promoting a structured environment conducive to learning.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and consistently enforced consequences in order to maintain an orderly classroom conducive to learning.
  • Enhanced classroom management skills by implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for behavior.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment that promoted academic growth.

Teacher

School City Of Hammond
Hammond, IN
08.1999 - 06.2018
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student participation and learning outcomes.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to integrate interdisciplinary teaching methods across grade levels.
  • Assessed student performance using various evaluation tools to track progress and inform instruction.
  • Engaged parents through regular communication to support student success and address concerns promptly.
  • Advocated for diverse learning needs by differentiating instruction to accommodate various learning styles.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
  • Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
  • Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education

Indiana University, Northwest
Gary, IN
05-1999

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana, IN
05-1975

Certification

  • Certified teacher, School City of Hammond- 1999-2018
  • Elementary Ed License - 1999-2018
  • Licensed substitute - 2018- current

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