Teacher School

Lisa KowalskiLisa Kowalski Lisa Kowalski

*** ***** ******* ***** *****, CA 91910 Phone: 619-***-****

Cell: 619-***-**** E Mail: ablv4q@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Enthusiastic, dedicated educator seeking a teaching position within a dynamic school environment.

Summary of Qualifications

Passionate about my role in developing young people who realize and maximize their individual potential to impact their

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world

Gifted in teaching, well trained, teachable, and eager to continue learning best practices as well as implementing new

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strategies

Professional Experience

Sixth Grade Teacher, ABC Christian Academy, Lilongwe, Malawi January 2007 – June 2010

Instructed vibrant, differentiated lessons in math, language, literature, sciences, social sciences, art, computers, PE, Bible

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and more

Began teaching in fifth grade and looped up with that class to sixth grade; taught sixth grade again twice more to

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subsequent classes

Fostered unity and appreciation of diversity with students from over ten different countries and five American states in

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any given class

Developed and maintained positive rapport with students, staff, faculty, and community members

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Led various after school sports, Bible studies, service projects and outreaches

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Managed a distinct parent teacher communication system and met with parents frequently

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Planned and led ABCCA’s first ever week long Sixth Grade Camp and continued to improve the program for two more

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camps with the ensuing students.

Organized field trips around Lilongwe, quarterly optional hiking day trips, and independent mentoring sessions for my

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students

Individually tutored select struggling and below average students with noteworthy results

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Participated in and taught ongoing professional development workshops concerning class management and character

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education strategies

1st and 4th Grade Student Teacher, Harborside Elementary School, Chula Vista, CA Fall 2006

Observed qualified, experienced teachers daily

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Met with various staff and faculty members for professional development

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Took on full teaching responsibilities, including planning and implementing lessons, arranging assessments and grades,

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and holding parent teacher conferences

Worked closely with ESL students and saw rapid improvement in their language development

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Related Work Experience

Substitute Teacher, Fullerton and Placentia Yorba Linda School Districts Fall 2005 – Spring 2006

Delivered lessons according to teacher’s plans

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Effectively managed classrooms with students in grades K – 8 for one to five days at a time

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Private Tutor, Orange County, CA and Chula Vista, CA Fall and Spring 2005 – 2006 and Fall 2006

Assisted individual students with homework comprehension and completion

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Provided supplementary materials, lessons and activities for various subjects in grades K, 4, 5, and 6

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Motivated and encouraged all students towards a love of learning despite challenges and difficulties

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Head of Girls Camp Counselor, Riverview, FL Summer 2005 and Summer 2006

Responsible for training and leading other counselors

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Planned events and problem solved with campers and counselors in all cabins

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Organized and instructed the Challenge Course for up to 50 campers daily

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Education

Hope International University Fall 2001 – Fall 2006; Fall 2008 Present

Graduated in May 2001 with a B.A. in Elementary Education. Received a California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential in

January 2007. Working towards a Masters in Education since then. Cumulative GPA 3.8.

Skills

I plan engaging lessons for students of various levels to learn through a variety of techniques, such as discussion, independent

oral or white board response, individual and group work, games and competitions, research, projects, and presentation

preparation. All of my lessons and activities are vibrant, energetic and flexible, and achieve many learning goals

simultaneously. I take advantage of even the most unusual teachable moments with grace and authority. Students in my class

are always encouraged to be developing the quality of their characters, through identifying the moral makeup of characters we

read about, to practicing various traits such as responsibility and respect when working with their peers. I assess students’

work fairly, accurately, and through a variety of methods, and I gently guide students in knowing and developing not only

their own strengths, but also their weaknesses. I am an effective team worker with other colleagues as well as with my

students’ parents.

References

Mr. Kellen Hiroto, ABCCA Head Teacher of Upper School ablv4q@r.postjobfree.com

Ms. LeAnne McDonald, ABCCA Head Teacher of Upper

Elementary School and the parent of one of my students ablv4q@r.postjobfree.com

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Mr. Chuck Wilson, Former ABCCA Headmaster ablv4q@r.postjobfree.com

Ms. Joan Loken, former ABCCA Headmistress ablv4q@r.postjobfree.com

Ms. Evon Pontino, Student Teaching Master Teacher ablv4q@r.postjobfree.com

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