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{ Leslie (Shewalter) Kolasinski }

216-647-4763 leslie.kolasinski@gmail.com 4042 W. 224th St. Fairview Park, OH

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE LICENSURE


As an educator I provide students with a positive
environment in which they feel safety and Early Childhood Education – Pre-K - Grade 3
belonging. This allows for engagement and Early Childhood Generalist Endorsement – Grades 4/5
motivation, individual goal setting, data driven Special Education Mild/Moderate Endorsement–
Grades K – 12
instruction, and out-of-the-box activities to bring Reading Endorsement
fun and student-led learning into the classroom. Master’s Degree-Literacy

EDUCATION
Baldwin Wallace University, Berea, OH Walsh University, North Canton, OH
Bachelor of Science in Education, May 2016 Master of Arts in Literacy Education, Dec. 2019
Major: Early Childhood Education Reading Endorsement, December 2018
GPA: 3.837 GPA: 3.9

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Grant Elementary School Keystone Elementary School Keystone Elementary School
Lakewood City School District Keystone Local School District Keystone Local School District
Intervention Specialist (K & 5) Classroom Teacher (Grade 3) Intervention Specialist (2 & 3)
July 2021-Current (1 Year) July 2020-July 2021 (1 Year) July 2016-July 2020 (4 Years)

• Leadership Involvement:
o CPI Team Member (2016-2022)
o PBIS Team Member (2016-2022)
o RESA Mentor to two Resident Educators (2020-2021)
o District Leadership Team Member (2018-2021)
o Building Leadership Team Member (2017-2020)
o Cooperating Teacher to Student Teacher, Ashland University (2020)
o Additional: Collaborated with school counselor to organize updated RTI system (2017), interview
committee member, hosted college methods and high school TEE students, academic tutor

• Co-taught in both the classroom teacher and intervention specialist roles


• Communicated and collaborated with numerous professionals in order to plan and implement appropriate
interventions and supports for students with special needs and health concerns across all school settings
(Speech, OT, PT, EL, 1:1 Nurse, VI Specialist, Psychologist, PEP Therapists, Paraprofessionals)
• Administered and analyzed formal and informal assessments to document progress and guide instruction
• Composed, presented, and implemented IEPs & ETRs, leading discussions and welcoming feedback
• Implemented BIPs and managed daily behavior, ensuring all students and staff are provided with a
supportive and safe environment
• Organized and analyzed data to monitor progress of IEP goals and RTI interventions
• Fostered relationships with parents and students through consistent and personal communication

Camp Imagine/Avon Lake Extended School Year


Intervention Specialist (Preschool)
June 2016-July 2018 (3 Summers, 6 classes)

• Implemented IEPs to provide ESY services to preschool students, ages 3-6.


• Collaborated with paraprofessionals by introducing teaching methods, monitoring behavioral interventions,
and guiding data collection
• Scheduled daily activities including speech therapy, social group, art therapy, music therapy, therapy dog
visits, modified physical education classes, and field trips
{ Leslie (Shewalter) Kolasinski }
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Dance Group Advisor, 2021-2022 School Year
Lakewood High School, Lakewood, OH
Organized and monitored about 40 high school students during meetings, tryouts, practices, rehearsals, and
performances. Taught and provided feedback on choreography, while encouraging leadership skills of student
choreographers and student directors throughout the season.

Trip Member, Winter of 2018, 2019, and 2022


El Salvador Service Trips
Coordinated collection of school supplies and shoes for under-privileged individuals in El Salvador,
and then travelled to these schools and homes to disperse donations. Collaborated with
Salvadorian educators to organize activities for students and families. Conversed with educators to
learn from each other, observing their teaching methods. Shared experience and knowledge with students in
Ohio schools through dicsussions, videos, and global awareness presentations.

Clinical Practice Part 1, Grade 2, General Ed Classroom, Spring 2016


Gilles Sweet Elementary School, Fairview Park, OH

Clinical Practice Part 2, Grade 3, 4 & 5, Intervention Specialist, Spring 2016


Gilles Sweet Elementary School, Fairview Park, OH

School Age Classroom Teacher, December 2012-August 2015


Dori’s Learning Garden Daycare, Cleveland, OH
Provided care for children ages 6 weeks-13 years, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
MindPlay Reading Intervention Program, MVRC EnVision Mathematics Program, Pearson
Wilson Reading System, Wilson Language Training Eureka Math, Great Minds
Wonder’s Reading Program, McGraw-Hill TouchMath Program, TouchMath
WonderWorks Intervention Program, McGraw-Hill Project Lead the Way, PLTW (STEM)
Reading and Writing Workshop, Lucy Calkins Social Thinking, Michelle Garcia Winner

CERTIFICATIONS
CPI+Physicals Trained Coaching Licensed CPR Certified

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
IEP Anywhere Google Classroom Windows/Mac Software
PowerTeacher Google Applications Remind App
SMART Technologies Social Media Google Meet/Zoom

REFERENCES
Mr. Dave Kish – Assistant Superintendent, Lorain County ESC
kish@esclc.org- (440)324-5777

Mr. Jacob Alferio – Principal, Keystone Elementary


jacob.alferio@keystoneschools.org – (440)355-2300

Mrs. Nikki Campbell – Director of Pupil Services


nikki.campbell@keystoneschools.org - (440)355-2408

* Please go to leslieshewalter.weebly.com to view my online portfolio *

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