Patricia Kaszynski
Mount Prospect, IL,IL
Summary
Hardworking Retired Educator, highly effective at motivating students to achieve full potential. Brings several years of experience as an educator for all ages in the areas of Reading, Writing, Grammar, Math, Library Science, Physical Education and Special Education. Seeking part-time work.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Park Manor Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2025
- Special Education Instructor grades K-2. Children were minority and English Language Learners.
- Taught PE, Health, and Sexual Education to grades Pre-K to 8.
- Tutored grades K-2 in Reading, Writing, and Literacy
Physical Education Teacher
Shields Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2021
- Taught Physical Education classes to grades Pre-K to 4th grade. Conducted before and after school sports club, games club, and tutored 3rd and 4th graders in areas of Reading, Writing, and Math
- Students were English Language Learners
Professional Tutor
Northwestern Business College
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Individual and small group tutoring for students hoping to pass entrance exam into college.
- Provided early intervention assistance to struggling students in areas of Reading, Writing, Math, and Basic Computer Skills.
College Instructor/tutor
Chicago State University
08.2011 - 06.2014
- Taught Freshman Seminar Classes ( Introduction to teaching skills ) to over 100 annual students.
- Tutored and taught Remedial Reading, Writing and Basic Math courses to students in field of Education.
Adjunct Instructor/Tutor
Daley College
08.2008 - 08.2011
- Taught and tutored Remedial Reading and Writing classes to college students in various programs of study.
- Tutored and taught Reading, Writing, and Math enrichment courses during two summers for grades K-6 students
- Created unique, student-centered tutoring sessions and assignments for each student to promote maximum learning and knowledge retention.
PE, Library, Reading Resource Instructor
Stevenson Elementary School
08.1999 - 06.2008
- Taught Physical Education classes covering exercise strategies, games, sports and safety ( mainly teaching in classrooms and outdoors ).
- Taught Library Science classes to grades Pre-K to 6th, assessed over 500 students' reading levels, and conducted yearly book sale.
- Taught small group reading and writing assistance to struggling students grades K-6.
- Coached girl's volleyball team, implemented and ran intramural softball league and board games club.
Education
No Degree - Special Education
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL08-2023
Master of Arts - Education - Reading, Writing, And Literacy
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05.1998
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL03.1986
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Park Manor Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2025
Physical Education Teacher
Shields Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2021
Professional Tutor
Northwestern Business College
08.2014 - 06.2017
College Instructor/tutor
Chicago State University
08.2011 - 06.2014
Adjunct Instructor/Tutor
Daley College
08.2008 - 08.2011
PE, Library, Reading Resource Instructor
Stevenson Elementary School
08.1999 - 06.2008
No Degree - Special Education
University of Illinois At Chicago
Master of Arts - Education - Reading, Writing, And Literacy
University of Illinois At Chicago
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
University of Illinois At Chicago
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