KATIE ZIELINSKI

630-247-2517
kzielinski@mail.bradley.edu

LICENSURE
Type 04 (Early Childhood) Teacher Certification expected May 2016
Special Education Approval (Birth-5) expected May 2016
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, expected May 2016, Bradley University, Peoria, IL
Concentration in Social Studies
Special Education Approval (Birth-5)
GPA: 3.80
Deans List, Bradley University 2013, 2014, 2015
EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
First Grade Student Teacher. Monroe Grade School, Bartonville, IL. January-May 2016
Plan and teach lessons using Common Core curriculum
Assess student learning and differentiate instruction accordingly
Work with students in small, differentiated reading and math groups
PreK-2nd grade Assistant Teacher. Northwestern University Center For Talent Development,
Naperville, IL. Summer 2015
Worked one-on-one with gifted and talented students on reading and math skills in courses of special
interest
Assisted lead teacher with needed tasks
Nanny. Private Family. Naperville, IL. Summers 2013, 2014, & 2015.
Cared for three children, aged 7-13
Followed and carried out tasks of familys daily schedule
Played games with children and supervised outdoor activities
Prepared meals and drove to activities
Preschool Novice Teacher. Valeska Hinton Early Childhood Center, Peoria, IL. January-May 2015.
Worked with students aged 3-5 years old in large & small groups, and one-on-one settings in a
preschool classroom
Planned and taught developmentally appropriate language arts lessons
Preschool Observer. UPC Discovery Preschool, Peoria, IL. August-December 2014.
Gathered information on a 4 year old student for case study, using various observational & assessment
tools
Teaching Assistant. Knox Presbyterian Church. Naperville, IL. Summer 2011 & spring 2013
Assisted lead teacher in a childrens day out program, in classes of 1 year olds and 3 year olds
Tutor. CASA program. Holland, MI. January-May 2012.
Tutored a second grader twice a week in reading and math
Day Camp Counselor. Kroehler YMCA. Naperville, IL. Summer 2012.
Worked with 1st-4th graders for 10 one-week camp sessions
Communicated weekly activities and information to childrens families
Planned and supervised outdoor activities

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KATIE ZIELINSKI
630-247-2517
kzielinski@mail.bradley.edu

Service Projects
Team Member. Amor Ministries, January 2016
Built a home with a team of 15 people for a family in need

Tijuana, Mexico

Team Member. New Life Childrens Home (Orphanage), January 2013

Interacted and played with children while completing a work project
Donated necessities to surrounding orphanages

Port-au-Prince, Haiti,

Team Member. Bayshore Christian Ministries, Spring 2012

Tutored elementary students after school through a
Christian outreach program

East Palo Alto, CA

Team Member. Dakota Partnership, Summers 2010 & 2011

Worked with Native American youth, teaching assistant
for grades K-1 during a Vacation Bible school program

Sisseton, South Dakota

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

Presenter at Bradley Professional Development Schools Partnership Spring Celebration, Bradley

University, Spring 2015
Presenter at the Illinois Association of Teacher Educators Conference at Bradley University, Fall 2014
Secretary and member of Bradley Association for the Education of Young Children, Bradley University,
Fall 2014-Present
Member of Pi Lambda Theta Honors Society, Bradley University, December 2014-Present
Member of Gamma Phi Beta social sorority, Bradley University, Fall 2013-Spring 2015

*References available upon request

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