Nancy Gurska
Summary
Elementary, Special Education and Kindergarten teacher, with 32 years of experience. Detail-oriented planner with talent for developing individualized lesson plans and cultivating classroom atmospheres of positivity and progress. Committed to comprehensive student growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher/Aide Assistant
Envision Children "where Your Child's Future Is Our Top Priority"
10.2020 - 09.2023
- Kept accurate documents about student progress for school and parent records.
- Maintained stimulating learning environments through original, interactive classroom layouts and displays.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Monitored use of technology, enhancing student learning and technological skills.
Special Education Teacher
Gallatin County Board Of Education
08.2000 - 05.2013
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OHMaster of Science - Special Education
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OHMaster of Science - Special Education
University of Louisville
Louisville, KYSkills
- Basic Skills Teaching
- District Standards
- Reinforcing Learning Concepts
- Student Data Management
- Outdoor Play Supervision
- Sign Language
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Technology Integration
- Special Education
- IEP specialist
Accomplishments
- Achieved student progress by implementing Zoom, Proficiency Quest, and IEP software to improve student achievement
- Collaborated with educational team to improve student progress
- Documented and resolved educational issues which led to student achievement
- Used Microsoft Excel to monitor student progress
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher/Aide Assistant
Envision Children "where Your Child's Future Is Our Top Priority"
10.2020 - 09.2023
Special Education Teacher
Gallatin County Board Of Education
08.2000 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Cincinnati
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Cincinnati
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Louisville
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