Millisa Kukowski
Valley City,ND
Summary
Passionate, creative and effective teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Dependable with success providing educational assistance and instruction to various levels of learners. Committed to providing students with necessary tools to achieve academic goals, instilling love of learning, and cooperative teamwork.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Sheyenne Valley Special Education Unit
07.2023 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw multiple students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Documented and reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents of multiple students.
- Supervised singular student on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
Sales Associate
TJ Maxx
10.2018 - Current
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Promoted to Home Coordinator Spring of 2023
Camp Counselor
North Dakota Farmers Union
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Worked with over 600 children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Administered first aid quickly to provide health and safety to campers.
- Documented activities, injuries and accidents to inform parents and maintain consistent records.
- Organized and guided small and large group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
- Assisted with meal preparations for over 100 students at a time and clean-ups to maintain clean and organized camp environment and keep campers well-fed.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
Park Supervisor
AmeriCorps Program
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Supervised groups of 15-20 kids from ages 6 to 12 on weekdays for 3 months.
- Collaborated with coworkers to form plans of action in case of emergency.
- Motivated kids from ages of 6-12 to stay physically active through hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
- Organized group activities that ensured safety and learning opportunities.
- Administered first aide to multiple children according to American Red Cross guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Valley City State University
Valley City, ND05.2023
High School Diploma -
Jamestown High School, Jamestown, ND, US
Jamestown, ND05.2019
Skills
- Social Integration
- First Aid/CPR
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Classroom Management
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Behavior Management
- Documentation Abilities
Experience
Teacher Assistant: August 2016 - May 2019
- Teacher Assistant for 4th Grade and 5th Grade at Washington Elementary School in Jamestown, ND
- Teacher Assistant for Title 1 at Louis LaMoure Elementary School in Jamestown, ND
- Collaborated and Communicated with Classroom Teachers
- Developed and Prepared Instructional Materials
- Established and Maintained Strong Relationships with Students and Teachers
Preschool Teacher: August 2017 - May 2018 at Jamestown High School in Jamestown, ND
- Developed and Executed Lesson Plans for Preschool Aged Students
- Collaborated with the Other Preschool Teacher
Special Education Student Teacher: January 2023 - February 2023
- K-12 Special Education Student Teacher at Maple Valley Schools
- Collaborated and Acquired Skills Under Supervising Special Education Teacher
- Attended Multiple IEP (Individualized Education Plan) Meetings
- Attended and Contributed to Parent-Teacher Conferences
6th Grade Student Teacher: February 2023 - May 2023
- 6th Grade Classroom Student Teacher at Maple Valley Schools
- Developed and Executed Lesson Plans: 5th Grade through 8th Grade Math Students; 5th Grade Science Students
- Collaborated and Acquired Skills Under Supervising 6th Grade Teacher
- Attended an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) Meeting
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Sheyenne Valley Special Education Unit
07.2023 - Current
Camp Counselor
North Dakota Farmers Union
04.2022 - 09.2022
Park Supervisor
AmeriCorps Program
05.2019 - 08.2021
Sales Associate
TJ Maxx
10.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Valley City State University
High School Diploma -
Jamestown High School, Jamestown, ND, US
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