Veronica Gdowik
Collegeville,PA
Summary
Energetic and adaptable, bringing positive attitude and commitment to student success. Well-versed in educational techniques and classroom management, with strong communication and organizational skills. Dedicated to creating supportive learning environment and fostering academic growth.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
STS Building Substitute Teacher
Upper Providence Elementary
Royersford, PA
08.2024 - Current
- Substituted long-term in second grade, August-November 2025
- Created a classroom community and implemented effective classroom management strategies
- Attended professional developments to improve instructional delivery of math, targeted small group instruction, and collaboration between grade-level teachers district wide
- Created small groups for targeted MTSS interventions based on collected data and progress monitoring
- Held parent-teacher conferences to share and collaborate with families about the progress their child is making based on observations and data
- Adapted my teaching style, daily, to achieve and progress the learning goals set by the lead teacher in classroom environments such as K-4, Emotional Support, Learning Support, and Autistic Support
- Maintained valuable relationships school-wide to provide the most comfortable atmosphere for collaboration, communication, and productivity with staff and students
- Provided one-on-one academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support to a student with autism and high support needs for a consecutive and extended period
- Acted as a lead Autistic Support teacher for an extensive period, where I followed curriculum guides such as Language for Learning and VB-MAPP to teach and assess goals in language and learning skills
STS
06.2024 - Current
- Implemented and followed various daily lesson plans across grades K-5
- Tailored to a large range of classroom environments and student abilities to meet the expectations of the lead teacher
- Modified classroom management techniques based on observed student behaviors
Instructional Assistant (ESY)
Spring Ford Area School District
5/6 Center
07.2025 - 07.2025
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
- Supported classroom management, fostering a positive learning environment for students.
Substitute Teacher
ESS
Shippensburg, PA
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Implemented and followed various daily lesson plans across grades K-5
- Tailored to a large range of classroom environments and student abilities to meet the expectations of the lead teacher
- Modified classroom management techniques based on observed student behaviors
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg, PA12-2023
Skills
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Differentiated instruction
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Classroom and activity supervision
Certification
- Professional Teaching, Pennsylvania (2825)
- Act 126: Child Abuse/Mandated Reporter
- Youth Mental Health First Aid USA
- QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program
Timeline
Instructional Assistant (ESY)
Spring Ford Area School District
07.2025 - 07.2025
STS Building Substitute Teacher
Upper Providence Elementary
08.2024 - Current
STS
06.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
ESS
02.2024 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Shippensburg University