Allison Witowicz

-Taught PE classes across five schools within District 54: Nathan Hale, Campanelli, Link, Lincoln Prairie, and Fairview, adapting lessons to each school’s unique student population and facility.

-Developed and implemented a well-rounded PE curriculum that integrates physical skills, promotes social development through cooperation and teamwork, and encourages lifelong participation in physical activity.

-Designed PE units to help students develop attitude, skill, and knowledge that support overall physical, social, emotional, and mental health.

-Promoted healthy lifestyle habits and increased student knowledge about the importance of fitness.

-Fostered cooperation, sportsmanship, and teamwork among students.

-Worked to improve student confidence and competence in their movements and fitness levels.

-Encouraged regular, vigorous activity to help students achieve an acceptable level of fitness.

-Fostered positive relationships with students, faculty, and staff across different school environments, ensuring continuity and support for student learning.

-Managed classroom dynamics in multiple school settings, maintaining consistency and discipline while fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.

-Provided individualized support for students with diverse learning needs, modified and/or adjusting lessons to accommodate physical or developmental challenges.

-Attended IEP meetings for multiple students, contributing valuable insights on their progress in PE and offering strategies for continued growth and support.

-Collaborated with school administrators and PE colleagues to organize, attend, and promote school-wide physical activities, including field days, four family night events, and the Jane Adams cross country invitational for 6th grade students.

-Assessed student progress, communicated feedback to parents, and completed progress reports for each school.

-Helped in Kindergarten classrooms, assisting with math and reading groups, providing additional support for students who needed extra help. Worked one-on-one with students who were behind, offering personalized support to improve their academic and physical progress.

-Served as a Lunch Supervisor on Tuesdays and Thursdays, assisting in managing student behavior, promoting a positive lunch environment, and ensuring student safety during recces and lunch time. Worked to maintain a calm and respectful atmosphere, helping students navigate social situations and encouraging good manners.

-Ensured safety of children by enforcing strict health and safety guidelines in compliance with state regulations. Guided counselors/staff and insured staffing levels meet anticipated attendance levels.

-Managed administrative tasks such as record-keeping, billing, and reporting to ensure profitable and efficient operation of the daycare center.

-Increased parent satisfaction by maintaining open communication channels and addressing concerns promptly via email or by phone.

-Organized and conducted the registration process and programming for the academic school year and summer camp. Developed registration materials, Parent Handbook, scheduling forms, and summer camp forms.

-Handled inventory and shopped for healthy snacks, session materials, and equipment.

-Planned and developed before and after school sessions, days off school/holiday break activities, and summer camp for children in preschool through eighth grade. This included coordinating special events such as holiday parties, pool days, and field trips that enriched children's experiences at the daycare center.

-Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.

-Developed and facilitated a Physical Education curriculum for student’s preschool through eighth grade that complied with Illinois State Board of Education Standards and the National Physical Education standards.

-Created and implemented daily lessons which promoted the improvement of physical, cognitive, and collaborative skills, as well as emotional and personal betterment.

-Reinforced teamwork, sportsmanship, cooperation, collaboration, and problem solving in daily lessons. Provided praise, feedback, and individual support for student’s skill level, self-confidence, and self-esteem levels.

-Utilized differentiated instruction to promote different skill levels of learners in order to accommodate specific goals and needs.

-Administered clear and consistent classroom expectations and directions to keep the class focused and productive.

-Created and positive, safe, and secure learning environment for all students.

-Designed and integrated exciting games that encouraged active participation which resulted in improved skill level, movement concepts, and test scores for each grade level.

-Collaborated with colleagues and parents to resolve behavioral/disciplinary issues for specific students.

-Instituted an effective daily grading and motivational system to ensure voluntary cooperation from students.

-Maintained thorough student records to document student attendance, daily participation/progress, and unit test grades. -Organized a staff versus student game every year to raise money towards new physical education equipment.

-Developed and implemented a junior high (5th-8th grade) Health curriculum for The Lutheran Church and School of Saint Luke.

-Designed age-appropriate health lesson plans to comply with Illinois State Board of Education standards and the National
Health Education standards. Prepared course material such as a syllabus, homework assignments, and handouts.

-Enhanced students'' understanding of health topics by utilizing various teaching methods, including lectures, group activities, and hands-on experiences.