Kelly Barzowski

8101 Eastwood Norridge, IL 60706

Kelly_barzowski@yahoo.com
(708) 203-8114

EDUCATION:
Loras College, Dubuque, IA, August 2014-Present, Anticipated completion of requirements
May 2018.
Bachelors of Art: Elementary Education
Licensure: Elementary Education (K-6) and Special Education (K-8)
Endorsements: Special Education
 GPA- 3.15/4.0 Scale; Dean’s List (three times).
TEACHING AND COACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching ~ George Washington Middle School, Dubuque, IA, January 2018-March 2018
(First Placement). Audubon Elementary School, Dubuque, IA, March-May 2018.
 Utilized Authentic Intellectual Work (AIW) which focuses on student
construction of knowledge and content, theoretical understanding, and extensive
communication through student centered activities.
 Engaged and implemented lessons that followed Iowa Core Standards. Lesson
plans involved 21st Century skills and cooperative learning structures in Reading,
Writing, Language Arts, and Math for sixth graders.
 Implemented behavior management strategies to identify and improve on task
behaviors inside and outside of the classroom.
 Co-taught and modified lessons to fit the diverse needs of students within the
classroom. Made necessary accommodations to students who had IEP’s, BIP’s,
and 504 plans.
 Attended professional development days which included new strategies to
implement for specific students and for the general classroom.
Intermediate Clinical (Junior Student Teaching) ~ Resurrection Elementary School, Dubuque IA
September-December 2017
 Established rapport relationships with staff and students
 Designed and implemented lessons in writing, reading, and math to meet the specific
strengths and challenges of the students in the classroom.
Field Experience ~ Dubuque, IA September 2014-2016
Marshall Elementary-
 Served as an observer, but also mentor to a specific student.
 Created and implemented behavioral plans.
 Worked with a specific teacher to create and implement reading and writing lesson plans
for students with education and behavior disabilities.
 Lincoln & Fulton Elementary~ Dubuque, IA
 Tutored a specific student in reading and math.
 Implemented different assessments that tested the student on their reading level.
 Created and executed different strategies within reading during our time together.
Norridge School Camp Teacher ~ John V. Leigh School, Norridge, IL, summer of 2015-18.
 Created an engaging classroom for students of grades 3rd-7th. Facilitated daily cooperative
activities to build creativity and communication skills within a classroom setting.
 Worked with Paraprofessionals to create a safe and likeable environment for our students
that had special disabilities.
 Communicated daily with parents to enhance a student’s behavior or engagement within
the classroom.
Travel Basketball Coach (AAU Coach) Tri-State Elite~ Dubuque, IA, March-August 2016 &
March-August 2017
 Coached Tri-State Elite 6th, 7th, 8th, grade girls’ basketball team which included planning
and conducting practices, facilitating skill camps, and traveling to tournaments in
different states.
EMPLOYMENT
Norridge Day Care ~ John V. Leigh School, Norridge, IL, summers of 2015-2017
 Mentioned above to the tasks completed.
Dubuque Leisure Services~ Fulton Elementary School, Dubuque IA
 Lead K-5th grade students in educational and physical activities after school
SERVICE
Night to Shine ~ Hope Church, Dubuque, IA February 2018
 Escort a buddy with special needs to the prom.
Maria House/ Theresa Shelter ~ Dubuque, IA August-November 2017
 Clean/tidy up all the rooms in the houses.
LEADERSHIP
Loras Women’s Basketball~ Dubuque, IA
 Member of the Loras Women’s Basketball Team, 2014-2018.
 Student-Athlete- Implemented SAAC related activities
Executive Member of SAAC Club ~ Loras College, Dubuque IA, August 2016-Present
 •SAAC is the Student Athletic Advisory Club, which is a committee made of student-
athletes assembled to provide insight on the student-athlete experience.
 •Offer input on the rules, regulations, and policies that affect student-athletes lives on the
NCCA member institutions campuses.
 •Conducted and put together Special Olympics here at Loras College in fall of 2017