Lindsay Ann Nowaczyk

4601 N. 102 Ave #1166

Phoenix, AZ 85037

lanowaczyk@gmail.com
248-330-8917
e-profile: lindsay.nowaczyk.weebly.com

ELEMENTARY TEACHER PROFILE

Enthusiastic, patient, and organized educational professional dedicated to educating young students and inspiring them to love
to learn. Focused on the whole child, lessons inspire students to find their passions and natural abilities while also creating a
safe and structured learning environment.

CERTIFICATIONS
Arizona Provisional Elementary Education Certification (1-8)
Structured English Immersion, K-12

April 2014

Michigan Provisional Teaching Certification

Elementary K-5 all subjects (K-8 All Subjects Self Contained Classroom)
Language Arts (BX) 6-8; Mathematics (EX) 6-8

December 2012

EDUCATION
University of Michigan School of Education
M.A. in Educational Studies

June 2011- Dec. 2012

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Sept. 2005 May 2009
B.A. in Psychology; Gender and Health Minor
Awards: University of Michigan Scholar Recognition Award; Michigan Competitive Scholarship;
University of Michigan M-Pact Scholarship; Michigan Merit Award

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Classroom Teacher
Holiday Park Elementary School, Cartwright School District #83
July 2013-Present
2013-2014 Fourth Grade Teacher, 2014-2015 Fifth Grade Teacher
Creates a safe, collaborative, and positive learning community for a low SES neighborhood through
consistent classroom management and community building activities
Plans and prepares materials for lessons in all content areas (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies)
based on Arizona College and Career Ready Standards
Uses formative and summative assessments to inform instructional decisions, and guide the
planning of lessons and the content of reading, writing, math, and science units
Consults with special-education teachers and guidance counselors to provide differentiated

instruction for the needs of 5 students with IEPs

Participates in on-going staff training sessions
Provides an afterschool Math Tutoring Club to 5th grade students
Assisted in a Before School Homework Club during 2013-2014 school year
Proficient in Write from the Beginning, Thinking Maps, Close Reading, Kagan, Treasures Instruction

Long-Term Substitute
Michigan School for the Arts, Pontiac, MI, Second Grade
May 2013-June 2013
Created a safe, collaborative, and positive learning community for 16 students from a low SES
neighborhood through consistent classroom management and community building activities

Lindsay Ann Nowaczyk

4601 N. 102 Ave #1166
Phoenix, AZ 85037

lanowaczyk@gmail.com
248-330-8917

e-profile: lindsay.nowaczyk.weebly.com
Planned and prepared materials for lessons in all content areas (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies)

Consulted with special-education teachers and guidance counselors to accommodate the needs
of students with IEPs and 504 plans

TEACHING EXPERIENCE (CONT.)

Long-Term Substitute
Little Folks Corner, Ann Arbor, MI
Apr. 2013-May 2013
Created a safe, collaborative, and positive learning community of 12 four/five year old students
through consistent classroom management and community building activities.
Used formative and summative assessments to inform instructional decisions, and guide the planning
of lessons and the content of reading, writing math, and science unit
Planned and prepared materials for lessons in all content areas (ELA, Math, Science, Art, Fine Motor
Skills, Gross Motor Skills)
Substitute Teacher
Professional Education Services Group
Jan. 2013-Mar. 2013
Taught a variety of subjects in K-12 conventional and Special Education classroom settings in the
following Southeast Michigan School Districts: Ann Arbor Public Schools, Plymouth Canton
Community Schools
Substitute Teacher/Assistant Teacher
University of Michigan Preschools, Ann Arbor, MI
Supervise, interact with, and instruct students from age 3 months to age 6
Provide support to lead and associate classroom teachers through handling student conflicts,
lesson material preparation, classroom cleaning, and snack preparation.

Jan. 2009-Aug. 2012

Oral English Teacher

Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, PRC
Sept. 2010-June 2011
Taught oral English to freshman at the university for 9 classes ranging from 30-120 students/class
Planned and prepared materials for lessons and created formal assessments for subject matter
Worked to create an environment where students felt safe to express opinions and debate
controversial topics in English rather than their native Chinese

INTERACTIVE FIELD EXPERIENCE

Student Teaching Intern
Logan Elementary, Ann Arbor Public Schools, Fourth Grade
Sept. 2012-Dec. 2012
Created a safe, collaborative, and positive learning community of 30 diverse students through
consistent classroom management and community building activities
Used formative and summative assessments to inform instructional decisions, and guide the
planning of lessons and the content of reading, writing, math, and science units
Planned and prepared materials for lessons in all content areas (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies)
Developed and taught an English Language Arts unit using the Understanding By Design framework
Differentiated instruction to be responsive to students with exceptionalities and disabilities,
as well as diverse learning needs such as English Language Learners
Utilized research based practice as framework for core subjects
o Math: Everyday Math Curriculum, support and enrichment plans
o Literacy: Four Blocks model, reading and writing conferences
o Science: EEE framework (Engage, Explore, Explain with evidence) to guide investigations

Lindsay Ann Nowaczyk

4601 N. 102 Ave #1166
Phoenix, AZ 85037

lanowaczyk@gmail.com
248-330-8917
e-profile: lindsay.nowaczyk.weebly.com

PERSONAL INTERESTS
Travel

Phoenix Church of Christ (Audio/Visual Team)

Math/Reading Tutor