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Gina Kovach

Lombard

Summary

Dedicated professional with 8+ years in educational environment Effective communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills to foster meaningful relationships Highly organized and detailed-oriented analytical thinker who performs well under pressure Outstanding organizational and time management ability. Works well independently and within a team atmosphere Ability to empathize with others, using developed listening skills Strong work ethic Culturally Sensitive and adaptive CPI Certified in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

Lombard School District 44
08.2020 - Current
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
  • Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
  • Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
  • Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
  • Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
  • Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
  • Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
  • Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
  • Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
  • Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
  • Developed and implemented individualized educational plans for special needs children.

Substitute Teacher

Lombard School District 44
08.2018 - 08.2020
  • Execute lesson plans left by classroom teacher
  • Maintain a respectful classroom culture that fosters safe and productive learning
  • Verbalize and/or write reports back to classroom teacher regarding lessons, behavior and student progress
  • Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.

Instructional Assistant

Lombard School District 44
08.2017 - 08.2018
  • Working under the supervision of the lead classroom teacher, provide one on one and small group instruction in Reading, Math, Social Sciences, and Writing to General and Special Education students
  • Accompany Special Education students to their general education classrooms, to specials (art, music, and PE), and on field trips to provide individual support as needed
  • Assist classroom teachers with differentiating lessons, overseeing projects, and completing classroom tasks
  • Assist students with preparation of materials, supervise classroom routines, model and re-teach classroom rules, as needed
  • Encourage student participation and provide individual/ small group instruction and testing as necessary

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, IL
01.1999

Skills

  • Classroom organization
  • Classroom management
  • Early childhood development
  • Lesson planning
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom instruction
  • Technology integration
  • Parent communication
  • Behavior management
  • Curriculum planning

Affiliations

V.P./Startup Founder Clear Ribbon Foundation

www.clearribbon.com

  • Clear Ribbon is a Non-Profit Foundation that comes along side widows and widowers following the death of their spouse, due to cancer, to provide short, mid and long-term support, for them and their surviving children, in forging a path of hope and healing.

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

Lombard School District 44
08.2020 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Lombard School District 44
08.2018 - 08.2020

Instructional Assistant

Lombard School District 44
08.2017 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science -

Elmhurst College

Community Service

  • St. John’s Lutheran School, Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach, Lombard, IL, 2015, 2019
  • Lombard Park District, Head Softball Coach, Lombard, IL, 2011, 2017
  • Public Action to Deliver (PADS) Volunteer, Present

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