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Anna Karwowska

Windsor,Ontario

Summary

Energetic Reading Interventionist trained in assessments, improvement planning, and group instruction. Dedicated education expert driven to build lifelong learning skills in struggling students. Talent for proactively reaching students to prevent issues related to falling far behind. Compassionate Reading Teacher offering excellent skills in devising student strategies and promoting positive reinforcement. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of needs assessment and appropriate reading interventions is highly sought. Skilled educator with a hands-on approach to enhancing student literacy. Collaborative and hardworking team player with a student-focused mentality and exceptional organizational, planning and communication skills.

Worked with students from different backgrounds, continued professional development. Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

LINC Supply Instructor

YMCA of Southwestern Ontario
11.2021 - Current
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
  • Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.

ESL Teacher

self employed
09.2019 - Current
  • Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
  • Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
  • Coordinated communication between students and school administration to create effective and culturally-sensitive learning environment.
  • Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
  • Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
  • Managed several internet-based language programs.
  • Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
  • Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.

Literacy Volunteer

WPL Public Library
02.2019 - Current

tutored

  • Conducted assessments to determine comprehensive understanding of materials.
  • Taught reading comprehension and writing tactics to improve reading and writing skills.
  • Provided positive feedback often to encourage continued reading success.
  • Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
  • Maintained detailed files and created charts tracking students learning progress.
  • Participated in training classes to improve tutoring practices and learn new tutoring techniques.
  • Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence.

Reading Tutor

self employed
03.2018 - Current
  • Conducted assessments to determine comprehensive understanding of materials.
  • Taught reading comprehension and writing tactics to improve reading and writing skills.
  • Planned innovative ways for students to report on progress to teachers, parents and other students.
  • Prepared reading intervention materials and assessments
  • Structured activities for interactive learning, including word decoding, morphology analysis, reading understanding and fluency skills, scope and sequence
  • Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence.

Document Translator

self employed
03.2018 - Current
  • Conferred with subject matter experts and other colleagues to establish precise understanding of specialized concepts.
  • Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar and translation.
  • Consulted specialized dictionaries, thesauruses and reference books to identify closest equivalents for nuanced terminology, words and phrases.
  • Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
  • Provided verbal summaries of non-English documents for immediate use.
  • Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.

Education

No Degree - Supporting Children With Difficulties in Reading

University of Londonm

Master of Education Candidate - Education

University of Windsor
Windsor, ON
09.2022

Diploma - TESOL Certificate Level 1

London Language Institute
09.2020

Master of Arts - Didactics of Language Teaching

Higher Academy of Humanities
07.2001

Bachelor of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language

University of Lodz
07.1997

Skills

  • Individual and group instruction
  • Testing and grading
  • Test Preparation
  • Test Methods Knowledge
  • Special needs education
  • Individualized coaching
  • Skill building
  • Needs assessment
  • Reading instruction
  • Evidence Based literacy approach
  • Instruction based on the science of reading approach
  • Improvement plans
  • Strong communication skills
  • Class instruction
  • Lesson planning
  • Curriculum development

Timeline

LINC Supply Instructor

YMCA of Southwestern Ontario
11.2021 - Current

ESL Teacher

self employed
09.2019 - Current

Literacy Volunteer

WPL Public Library
02.2019 - Current

Reading Tutor

self employed
03.2018 - Current

Document Translator

self employed
03.2018 - Current

Master of Education Candidate - Education

University of Windsor

Diploma - TESOL Certificate Level 1

London Language Institute

Master of Arts - Didactics of Language Teaching

Higher Academy of Humanities

Bachelor of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language

University of Lodz

No Degree - Supporting Children With Difficulties in Reading

University of Londonm
Anna Karwowska