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Paul Nowicki

Crystal Lake

Summary

Dynamic Special Education Paraprofessional with a proven track record at Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center and Prairie Grove Elementary. Exceeds at enhancing student behavior through positive reinforcement. Demonstrates high-quality relationship development skills with students and co-workers alike wherever placed. Adaptable and ready to provide an excellent quality of work by everyone's standards. Student teaching under MAT program from National Louis University, gaining quality experience.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Permanent Substitute

Prairie Grove Elementary
03.2026 - Current
  • Adapted instructional materials as needed to meet the varying educational abilities of students.
  • Developed lesson plans for various grade levels based on curriculum objectives.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Developed personal teacher-parent relationships to ensure student success.

2nd Grade Student Teacher

Prairie Grove Elementary
01.2026 - 03.2026
  • Effectively managed classroom behaviors while providing quality instruction
  • Assisted in developing literacy skills such as reading comprehension and writing fluency.
  • Participated in professional development workshops focused on best practices in education.

Special Education Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher

Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center
01.2023 - 05.2025
  • Facilitated small group instruction to students, providing extra priority on areas of need
  • Maintained records of student progress and communicated results to parents and other school personnel.

Education

Master of Arts - Elementary Education Candidate

National Louis University
06-2026

Bachelor of Arts - English Composition

Illinois State University
IL
12-2022

Skills

  • Positive relationship building
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Professional communication
  • IEP compliance
  • Lesson implementation
  • Classroom management

Timeline

Permanent Substitute

Prairie Grove Elementary
03.2026 - Current

2nd Grade Student Teacher

Prairie Grove Elementary
01.2026 - 03.2026

Special Education Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher

Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center
01.2023 - 05.2025

Master of Arts - Elementary Education Candidate

National Louis University

Bachelor of Arts - English Composition

Illinois State University
Paul Nowicki