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Natalie Jarzembowski

Zeeland

Summary

To obtain a teaching position within an elementary school where I can foster a positive, active, and culturally inclusive environment that promotes lifelong learning.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE - Second Grade

Pine Creek Elementary
Holland
04.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated with grade-level team to analyze mathematical data and review new I-Ready curriculum
  • Designed literacy stations where small groups rotated through targeted practice, mini-lessons, and hands-on activities to reinforce key skills
  • Managed Tier 1 behaviors using Love and Logic and PBIS strategies, resulting in an improved classroom climate

STUDENT TEACHER - Third Grade

Pine Creek Elementary
Holland
01.2025 - 03.2025
  • Supplemented I-Ready and Reading Street curriculum by incorporating student interests and adapting content to support multilingual learners
  • Analyzed reading and math data to develop MTSS groups and implement targeted push-out support
  • Collaborated with staff to identify interventions and resources to support student's academic, social, and emotional needs

TEACHER ASSISTANT - Third Grade

Woodside Elementary
Holland
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment by using growth mindset language and creating opportunities for all students to participate actively
  • Enhanced students' understanding of Michigan Native American history by incorporating authentic artifacts and Native American stories into lessons

TEACHER ASSISTANT - Kindergarten

Pine Creek Elementary
Holland
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Conducted a social-emotional active read-aloud to help students label and control their emotions
  • Led small group discussions and facilitated stations to deepen personalized and collaborative thinking

TEACHER ASSISTANT - First and Second Grade

Watts Learning Center
Los Angeles
05.2023 - 05.2023
  • Implemented diversity, equity, and inclusion principles by providing support strategies to address each student's unique needs
  • Fostered a safe and welcoming classroom community using growth mindset language, expecting all students to participate, and providing ongoing encouragement and support.

TEACHER ASSISTANT - Fifth Grade

Lakeshore Elementary
Holland
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Engaged students in active learning by using entry and exit tickets to improve their ability to write professional emails

TEACHER ASSISTANT - Special Education

Sheldon Pines
Ottawa County
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Implemented personalized behavior plans to support students in achieving their IEP goals by fostering target behaviors.

TEACHER ASSISTANT - Special Education

Holland West Elementary
Holland
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Delivered individualized support to students by reteaching mathematical concepts and clarifying misunderstandings to maximize understanding

TUTOR - First Through Fifth Grade

Children's After-School Achievement
Holland
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Integrated whole group art lessons with a variety of mediums to promote creativity in learning
  • Collaborated with students to set weekly goals, providing targeted opportunities for growth and regularly tracking progress to support individual development.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

HOPE COLLEGE
Holland, MI
05.2025

Involvement

FUTURE EDUCATIONAL LEADERS 

(01/2024 - 05/2024)

  • Established a club and defined goals and expectations for educators aspiring to assume leadership positions

DELTA PHI SORORITY 

(01/2022 - 4/2025)

  • Managed attendance records and meeting minutes
  • Enhanced cultural awareness and promoted inclusion through active involvement in diversity events and providing authentic resources for individual and group growth

COMPASSIONATE HEART MINISTRIES 

(01/2022 - 01/2025)

  • Awarded Volunteer of the Month for active and impactful participation in December 2022

MY HOUSE MINISTRIES  

(09/2024 - 12/2024)

  • Implemented trauma-informed practices and social and emotional learning lessons for elementary students in transitional housing

Affiliations

PANTHER PATHWAYS GIRLS SOCCER (04/2025 - Current)

Pine Creek Elementary - Holland, MI

  • Coached a fourth and fifth-grade soccer team, emphasizing skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a supportive environment

DEVOS FIELDHOUSE SUPERVISOR (05/2021 - 01/2025)

Hope College - Zeeland, MI

  • Promoted security by monitoring the facility and its employees to promote security and organization

Z-KIDS SUMMER CAMP TEACHER (06/2021 - 08/2023)

Quincy Elementary - Zeeland, MI

  • Created and prepared daily lessons that focused on exploration and hands-on learning
  • Ensured safety of campers across diverse environments, including indoors, outdoors, and offsite settings

Timeline

LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE - Second Grade

Pine Creek Elementary
04.2025 - Current

STUDENT TEACHER - Third Grade

Pine Creek Elementary
01.2025 - 03.2025

TEACHER ASSISTANT - Third Grade

Woodside Elementary
09.2024 - 12.2024

TEACHER ASSISTANT - Kindergarten

Pine Creek Elementary
09.2024 - 12.2024

TEACHER ASSISTANT - First and Second Grade

Watts Learning Center
05.2023 - 05.2023

TEACHER ASSISTANT - Fifth Grade

Lakeshore Elementary
01.2023 - 05.2023

TEACHER ASSISTANT - Special Education

Sheldon Pines
01.2023 - 05.2023

TEACHER ASSISTANT - Special Education

Holland West Elementary
01.2022 - 05.2022

TUTOR - First Through Fifth Grade

Children's After-School Achievement
09.2021 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

HOPE COLLEGE
Natalie Jarzembowski