Stephanie Kobialko
Frankfort
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Orland School District #135, specializing in multilingual education and cultural awareness. Proven track record in enhancing student engagement through innovative teaching strategies and effective parent-teacher communication. Adept at fostering inclusive environments that promote respect and understanding among diverse learners.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EL Bilingual Teacher
Orland School District #135
08.2015 - Current
- Facilitate communication between English-speaking students and non-English-speaking families, fostering inclusive environment.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and adapted instructional strategies accordingly.
- Collaborated with educators to create differentiated lesson plans addressing diverse learning needs.
Summer School Principal
Orland School District #135
06.2024 - 07.2025
- Supervised instructional staff, providing support and feedback to improve teaching effectiveness and student performance..
- Established clear communication channels among staff, parents, and students to promote a collaborative learning environment.
- Elevated summer school program effectiveness by implementing EL support, STEM classes, ELA and Math curriculum..
- Coordinated daily operations, optimizing scheduling for efficient program execution.
Kindergarten EL Teacher
Valley View School District #465
08.2013 - 07.2015
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored for diverse learning needs.
- Fostered a supportive classroom environment promoting language acquisition and cultural appreciation.
- Collaborated with educators to integrate instructional strategies enhancing student participation and success.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods, adjusting teaching approaches accordingly.
Program Improvement Consultant (Asst. Director)
Joliet Junior College
09.2006 - 05.2015
- Led a top after-school and summer program in Illinois.
- Responsible for overseeing curriculum, assessment, transportation, and scheduling for staff and paraprofessionals.
- Every day supervision of eight programs in eight different schools in Joliet, Illinois.
- Every day supervision of 100 teachers and 900 students.
1st Grade Bilingual Teacher
Joliet Public Schools District 86
08.1999 - 12.2009
- Designed and implemented engaging bilingual lesson plans enhancing language acquisition and cultural awareness.
- Fostered inclusive classroom environment promoting respect and understanding among diverse students.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to meet varied learning needs of first-grade students.
- Collaborated with parents and community members to support student progress and engagement in learning activities.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
DePaul University
Chicago, IL12-2007
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Loyola University
Chicago, IL08-1999
Skills
- Cultural awareness
- Peer collaboration
- Leader
- Parent-teacher communication
- Multilingual education
- Google classroom
Certification
- TESOL Certified
- Bilingual Certified
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Summer School Principal
Orland School District #135
06.2024 - 07.2025
EL Bilingual Teacher
Orland School District #135
08.2015 - Current
Kindergarten EL Teacher
Valley View School District #465
08.2013 - 07.2015
Program Improvement Consultant (Asst. Director)
Joliet Junior College
09.2006 - 05.2015
1st Grade Bilingual Teacher
Joliet Public Schools District 86
08.1999 - 12.2009
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
DePaul University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Loyola University
Awards
Carl Sandburg Hall of Fame Inductee Class of 2024
Division 1 Volleyball Player
LEADERSHIP ROLES
Lead Teacher (4 years @ Park School)
Innovator Expo Member - LEGO exhibit
School Improvement Team Member
PBIS Team Member
Sunshine Committee Team Member
BPAC Team Member
Administrator Academy
Mentor for BEAMS