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, IL01.1999
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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