Kelly Rokosz

Experience

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  Archdiocese of Chicago

  Aug 2007 - Jun 2011

  Second Grade Teacher

  • Planned lessons in all curriculum areas for a classroom with 90% English Language Learner students with a targeted focus on literacy and language development• Utilized Foss Science to plan hands-on, inquiry based science lessons• Researched, sought out training in and implemented Fountas and Pinell guided reading, Lucy Calkins Writer’s Workshop and Words Their Way• Progress-monitored students’ growth in reading through BAS testing, with an average gain of 5 reading levels• Collaborated with other second grade teachers to plan and implement instruction in a self-contained classroom• Served as part of the Curriculum Review Committee to analyze potential new reading curriculums’ alignment with the Common Core Standards and choose a new curriculum for the 2011-2012 school year• Utilized PowerSchool software to maintain detailed, organized and up-to-date grades, assessment data and attendance Show less

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  Northwestern University Center for Talent Development

  Aug 2009 - Aug 2012

  Leapfrog Summer Program Instructor

  • Developed week long, enrichment math courses for classes of gifted preschool, kindergarten, first, second and third students, including designing four classes new to the CTD curriculum• Integrated technology through an Interactive Whiteboard and student laptops as well as hands-on, inquiry based activities to engage students and deepen their understanding of math concepts • Continually assessed students using anecdotal notes and communicated each student’s academic and socio-emotional development to parents through a narrative assessment at the end of each session Show less

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  Colorado Technical University

  Sept 2011 - Jan 2012

  Engagement Representative

  • Conducted proactive and periodic outreach to university students and graduates to collect information and documentation related to their employment status• Served as the initial point of contact for university students for the career services operation • Answered inbound calls and chat requests from students and alumni related to employment verification, career services assistance, graduation, and general university inquiries

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  LEARN Charter School Network

  Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

  Academic Support

  • Worked intensely with struggling readers in guided reading group, moving them from a level C to a level G• Analyzed MAP Assessment data to plan math and literacy skill and strategy lessons for struggling students to ensure they met their individual growth goals in reading and math• Prepared small groups of third, fourth and fifth grade students to meet and exceed ISAT standards through small group pull out targeting math and reading skills

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  Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2013

  First Grade Teacher

  Plan and implement instruction in all content areas for 31 first grade students. Utilize Every Day Math, Lucy Calkin's Writer's Workshop, Words Their Way and Fountas and Pinnell guided reading. Participate in weekly professional development and mentoring.

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  Northwestern University

  Mar 2014 - Aug 2014

  Summer Program Site Coordinator

  • Supervised a staff of 25 instructors and 15 teaching assistants during a summer program for gifted and talented students, grades PreK-third.• Communicated closely with parents regarding enrollment, student well being, and day-to-day site operations.• Conducted formal and informal observations of each staff member to be used in final staff evaluations

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  Northwestern University Center for Talent Development

  Mar 2014 - now

  Site Coordinator

  -Served as the on-site coordinator for many of CTD's programs, including the Accelerated Weekend Experience, Saturday Enrichment Program, and Leapfrog Summer Program.-Supervised teachers and teaching assistants at each site.-Served as primary contact for parents and families during the programs.

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  Community Consolidated School District 15

  Aug 2021 - now

  • First Grade Teacher

    Aug 2021 - now

  • First Grade Teacher

    Aug 2021 - now