Victoria Novak
Franklin Park,IL
Summary
Upbeat Elementary school teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Summer Camp Coordinator
North Suburban YMCA
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed camp operations for the YMCA facility serving over 1000 campers each day
- Promoted camp across Northbrook, skillfully coordinating social media, print ads and website content.
- Arranged packed activity schedule with numerous outdoor activities, crafts and learning opportunities.
- Oversaw team of 100 counselors and support team members.
- Maintained fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing culture centered around collaboration and personal responsibility.
- Offered campers compassionate support for personal and social issues, helping each develop positive skills for dealing with interpersonal conflicts.
- Supervised camper and team safety by issuing clear directives for ideal behaviors and required monitoring strategies.
- Planned activities, events and field trips to enrich student development.
- Organized field trips to off-site locations and handled scheduling, transportation and payments.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Mattoon Community School District 2
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
Before and After School Teacher
Mattoon YMCA
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL12.2023
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Triton College
River Grove, IL05.2020
Skills
- Academic Goals
- Student Development
- Classroom Instruction
- Emotional Support
- Field Trip Planning
- Disciplinary Action
- Classroom Integration
- Federal Guidelines
- Classroom Technology Implementation
Certification
- Licensed Teacher in Illinois - Fall 2023
- CPR and First Aid Training - Expires 6/2024
Student Teaching
In 2017:
- Student taught first grade at Passow Elementary school in Franklin Park Illinois.
In 2018:
- Student led preschool program at East Leyden Highschool in Franklin Park Illinois.
In Fall 2022:
- Student taught fifth grade at Monroe Elementary in Casey Illinois
In Spring 2023:
- Student taught third grade at North Ward Elementary in Tuscola Illinois.
In Fall 2023:
- Student taught fourth grade at Franzen Intermediate school in Itasca Illinois
Timeline
Summer Camp Coordinator
North Suburban YMCA
04.2022 - 08.2023
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Mattoon Community School District 2
08.2021 - 05.2023
Before and After School Teacher
Mattoon YMCA
08.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Eastern Illinois University
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Triton College
- Licensed Teacher in Illinois - Fall 2023
- CPR and First Aid Training - Expires 6/2024
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