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Melissa Kozak

Summary

A dedicated and passionate educator with extensive knowledge in teaching and updating instructional methods. Committed to mentoring students to boost engagement and overall success. Outgoing, friendly, and highly attentive to detail. I am currently looking for a new position and a hard worker. I am currently assistant director qualified under DCFS. I also am CPR Certified.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

EazyPower Cooperation
  • Scanned paper documents into the system to create digital copies.
  • Verified accuracy of data entered into computer databases or spreadsheets.
  • Helped with various tasks that were needed. My grandfather owned the company and my father was Vice president. I worked on and off in the summers when I didn't have school.

Teacher

The Gardner School Of Lincolnshire
03.2024 - 07.2024
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
  • Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.

Teacher

The Learning Experience
04.2021 - 02.2022
  • Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
  • Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
  • Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.

Teacher

Bright Horizons
05.2019 - 10.2020
  • Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
  • Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
  • Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.

Apt Setter

ARS
01.2016 - 01.2017

Mainly worked on Setting in Store apt for Hvac

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL
05.2024

Skills

  • Innovative lesson planning
  • Flexible and adaptive
  • Student engagement
  • Classroom technology
  • Relationship building
  • Parent and student communication
  • Child development

Timeline

Teacher

The Gardner School Of Lincolnshire
03.2024 - 07.2024

Teacher

The Learning Experience
04.2021 - 02.2022

Teacher

Bright Horizons
05.2019 - 10.2020

Apt Setter

ARS
01.2016 - 01.2017

EazyPower Cooperation

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

William Rainey Harper College