Katherine Nowakowski

3227 Kings Brook Dr.

Flushing, Michigan 48433
(517) 648-2419
katenowa144@gmail.com

Objective
To apply my exceptional management, interpersonal, organizational and creative
skills to a K-8 classroom.

Education
Masters Degree of Education
Instructional Technology
Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI.

Jan. 14-Present

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education

Sept. 05-Aug. 10
Minors: Mathematics and English
Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI.
Deans List: Fall 2005, Fall 2007, Fall 2008, Fall 2009, Winter 2009, Fall 2010,
Winter 2010
Endorsements: English (April 2013)
GPA: 3.4

Certifications
State of Michigan Provisional Certificate
Number: IF0000000336275
Elementary K-5 All Subjects (K-8 Self Contained Classroom)
Expires: June 30, 2016
Kentucky Certificate for Teachers-Rank 3
SUBF Substitute Teaching
KELS Primary through Grade 5
Expires: June 30, 2016

Number: 201150046

Teaching Experience
First/Fourth Grade Teacher
Sept. 13-Present
The New Standard Academy
Flint, Michigan
Develop creative lesson plans for a diverse and multi-leveled
classroom.
Implement hands-on-activities to supplement classroom learning.

Maintained classroom management to create a successful learning

atmosphere.
Incorporated technology to enhance various learning strategies.
Modeled information and material for students learning and
understanding.
Guided students in assessment testing to reach goals and become
proficient in their grade level.

Substitute Teacher

Nov.

10-Sept.

13

PESG
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Morrice Elementary School

Oct. 11-Apr. 12

Student Teacher
Freeland Elementary, Freeland, Michigan

Jan. 10- Apr. 10

Substitute Teacher
Saginaw ISD

Jan. 10- Jul. 10

Fieldwork Experience
Kindergarten Physical Education- Weiss Elementary, Saginaw, MI.
Forth Grade Physical Education- Weiss Elementary, Saginaw, MI.
Kindergarten Social Studies- Handley Elementary, Saginaw, MI.
Second Grade Science- Sherwood Elementary, Saginaw, MI.
Second Grade Mathematics- Sherwood Elementary, Saginaw, MI.
Second Grade Classroom Diversity- List Elementary, Frankenmuth, MI.
Second Grade Reading-List Elementary, Frankenmuth, MI.
Third Grade All Subjects- Owosso Elementary, Owosso, MI.
Third Grade All Subjects-Freeland Elementary, Freeland, MI.

Computer Skills
Windows XP, Vista; Microsoft Office; Corel WordPerfect; PowerSchool, various
email packages; Accelerated Reader Management; I-CUE Attendance and
Grading System; Kidspiration and Inspiration.

Professional Development

Vocabulary Enhancement
Reading Development
Training in Special Needs: Autism
Comprehension Testing in Reading
Scanton Testing/Global Scholars

Data Director

Honors/Awards/Activities
Volunteer- Little League Softball Coach, Active Chairholder and Fundraiser of St.
Jude Childrens Research Hospital, Math Tutor, Reading Tutor, Writing
Tutor, TALL Readers, PALSS, START
Recipient- Deans List, Michigan Competitive Scholarship, University
Scholarship, MEAP Scholarship.
Member- SVSU Student Michigan Education Association

Professional References
Thomas Louks
RTI Teacher/RTI Coordinator
Colleague Educator at The New Standard Academy of Flint
(989) 529-7296
Emily Smith
Teacher at Morrice Elementary School
Long Term Substitute Host Teacher
(517) 896-8032
Smithe@morrice.k12.mi.us
Suzy Kuhn
Teacher at Freeland Elementary School
Former Host Teacher for Student Teaching
710 Powley Drive
Freeland, MI. 48623
(989) 695- 5527 (Office)
KuhnS@freeland.k12.mi.us
Sarah Peters
Teacher
Colleague during Student Teaching
4804 Twin Valley Drive
Austin, TX.
(989) 598-6220
Peterssa14@gmail.com
Edward Brosofski
Saginaw Valley State University Faculty
Student Teaching Mentor/Adviser
(989) 964-4050
ejbrosof@svsu.edu