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Tina Sienkiewicz

North Wales,PA

Summary

Passionate Elementary School Teacher with expertise in creating and implementing diverse lessons covering a wide range of subjects. Successful in helping students develop a love for literacy, learning, and their social emotional well being. Driven teacher with a desire to continue learning along with students. 3 years of experience working with students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia and dysgraphia and creating multimodal lessons to meet the diverse needs of all of the students.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

3rd and 4th Grade Teacher

The Center School
08.2021 - Current
  • Methodically planned and executed lessons without a set curriculum, including collecting necessary resources to complete given lessons to align with 3rd and 4th grade state standards
  • Chosen to mentor new teachers, which included observing and connecting regularly with the principal and discuss formal write-ups
  • Increased every student's reading level at least one grade level with multimodal and differentiated lessons and interventions
  • Administered and analyzed Qualitative Reading Inventories (QRI) twice a year to every student
  • Introduced highly individualized and differentiated lessons to accommodate various learning styles among students with learning disabilities and facilitated a project based learning approach
  • Provided explicit tier 3 intervention instruction, 5x a week
  • Collected and analyzed formative and summative assessment data to drive research based instruction
  • Designed and implemented performance improvement plans for students in consultation with parents and administrative staff

SPARKS Summer Support Program

North Penn School District
07.2024 - 07.2024
  • Collaborated with faculty to develop tailored academic plans for students in need of additional resources.
  • Provided individualized support for students, resulting in improved academic performance and increased confidence.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively using positive reinforcement strategies, cultivating an inclusive and respectful learning community.

Reading Specialist Intern and Substitute Teacher

Mount Penn Elementary
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Built relationships with over 100 students and ensured all students felt attended to with personalized feedback, class discussions, and encouragement
  • Researched and implemented new technologies to teach virtually during Covid and trained other teachers on how to incorporate new websites
  • Collaborated with 5th and 6th grade team teachers to integrate research based practices
  • Wrote and delivered tier 1, 2, and 3 intervention instruction to small groups
  • Co-taught with reading specialists to develop MTSS plans
  • Presented lessons in a comprehensive manner and used visual/audio means to facilitate learning

Student Teacher

Western Salisbury Elementary
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Student taught a 4th grade class with 25 student and assisted with lesson plans and aligning plans with structured goals to improve student performance
  • Graded 75% of all student assignments, and provided actionable feedback for students
  • Observed main instructor, and designed professional goals around observations and personal practice with 1:1 mentoring with instructor
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Professional Semester Student

13th And Union Elementary School
10.2019 - 12.2019
  • Co-taught in an urban setting kindergarten classroom for 27 diverse learners
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Increased student participation by incorporating group activities and peer feedback sessions.

Camp Counselor

Bright Horizons Merck
06.2018 - 08.2019
  • Supervised campers and ensured their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being
  • Provided feedback and guidance to program participants regarding progress and development.
  • Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
  • Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.

Camp Counselor

KidsU Montgomery County
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
  • Responded to emergency situations by following first-aid guidelines and coordinating with medical personnel for participants requiring medical attention.
  • Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.

Education

Graduate School - Reading Specialist

Kutztown University
Kutztown, PA
08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Pre-K -4 Elementary Education

Kutztown University
Kutztown, PA
05.2020

Certification

  • Certified K-12 Reading Specialist
  • Certified Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner
  • Fundations and Just Words Trained

Languages

Polish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

SPARKS Summer Support Program

North Penn School District
07.2024 - 07.2024

3rd and 4th Grade Teacher

The Center School
08.2021 - Current

Reading Specialist Intern and Substitute Teacher

Mount Penn Elementary
09.2020 - 06.2021

Student Teacher

Western Salisbury Elementary
01.2020 - 03.2020

Professional Semester Student

13th And Union Elementary School
10.2019 - 12.2019

Camp Counselor

Bright Horizons Merck
06.2018 - 08.2019

Camp Counselor

KidsU Montgomery County
06.2017 - 08.2017

Graduate School - Reading Specialist

Kutztown University

Bachelor of Science - Pre-K -4 Elementary Education

Kutztown University

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