1. Michelle Niewinski Michelle Niewinski 2305 Cashmere Way Henderson, NV 89074 (702) 274-0202

2. Cover Letter Michelle Niewinski 2305 Cashmere Way Henderson, NV, 89074 Tel: (702) 274-0202 Good afternoon. My name is Michelle Niewinski. I am a veteran teacher with experience in both elementary and secondary classrooms. I am a strong leader with experience ranging from teacher mentoring through administration and leadership. I have spent the last two years teaching and gaining valuable administrative experience at the secondary level. As a result of these experiences and my prior elementary administration experiences, I have been able to determine that my long-term goal is to be an elementary school administrator. I am seeking a position that will allow for the continued growth and application of my experience and leadership skills both in the classroom and the in building. I am submitting my application for the position that you have posted in the current listing. I have attached all of the requested documents and will be happy to submit any additional documentation as requested. Please advise if you have any further questions or concerns. Thank you! Sincerely, Michelle N. Niewinski 3. Qualifications Classroom teaching experience in grades K-8 Leadership and Administration internship experienced Accepted as candidate in the Administrative and Leadership pool for elementary AP and Dean K-8 licensed in Nevada with endorsements in middle school Mathematics, Language, and Administration and Leadership Experience with planning and implementation of teacher education, staff development, and teacher mentoring programs Experienced in data analysis and academic application of data to improve instruction Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills Well organized, independent, committed, dependable, self-starter Works well without supervision Collaborative team player with proven leadership skills Proficient in all MS Office programs, First Class, and district based programs including Curriculum Engine, Class XP, SASI, and Deans Database 4. I believe in.. The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education. Martin Luther King, Jr. I believe in.. improvement of teaching methods and through practices through professional development, research, and observation clear and consistent classroom management to promote a focus on learning in teaching students to consider, think critically, and to question learning and personal understanding in group exploration and discussion prior to independent exploration parent communication and involvement in order to improve student success 5. Work Experience Schofield Middle School 6/7 Grade ELA Teacher - Las Vegas, NV Supervisor Nancy Paredes - Dean of Students August 2012 Present Department Chair English Language Arts Grade Level Chair English Language Arts 7 New Teacher Mentor Conducted onsite and offsite classroom observations for SpringBoard implementation Disaggregation and analysis of personal, grade level, department level, and school wide data School Improvement Planning Committee member Multicultural Planning Committee member Observation and internship in Deans office English Language Arts Parent Night Planning Committee Chair; presenter at English Language Arts Parent Night CRT Camp Committee: planning and implementation for CRT preparation camp; presenter for CRT planning camp in English Language Arts Head Cheer Coach School and Competition Teams 6. Work Experience Tony Alamo Elementary School 2nd Grade Teacher/5th Grade Teacher/Humanities Las Vegas, NV Supervisor Lori Andrews Vice Principal (Current Principal at Griffith ES) December 2010 June 2012 Prepared and presented lessons for staff development day on using music to improve reading fluency Participated in administering FOSL walks for data collection Planning and development of age/grade appropriate activities for Humanities classroom Disaggregation and analysis of personal, grade level, department level, and school wide data Served as Leader/Supervisor for Tony Alamo News daily production including production and editing Served as Secretary for Tony Alamo PTO 7. Work Experience Charlotte Hill Elementary School 5th Grade Teacher/SEC - Las Vegas, NV Supervisor Jacqueline Brown Principal November 2008 December 2010 Completed program for Administration and Supervision including 240 hours of observation and participation in various school supervision activities. Designed and taught multiple Staff Developments on writing, reading, and mathematics Served on Student Intervention Team, Behavior Intervention Team, Sunshine Committee, Budget Committee, and Data Team Leader Developed and implemented a teacher/student mentoring program for students struggling with behavior issues Designed and organized 5th Grade Writing Camp Served on the development committee for the planning of the region staff development as well as leading a discussion group for region level training Developed and implemented Birthday ARgrams as a method of gaining funds for classroom materials Classroom teacher for Severe Emotional Contained (Special Education) classroom of 8 students including supervision of 2 classroom aides 8. Work Experience Robert Taylor Elementary School 1st Grade Teacher - Henderson, NV Supervisor Janet Dobry Principal August 2006 June 2007 Developed and implemented a weekend take home backpack program to assist students through the use of books and games to develop active thinking over weekends and breaks. Participated as a member of the Parent and Community Cadre Served on the Sunshine Committee Victoria Fertitta Middle School 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Math Teacher - Las Vegas, NV Supervisor P. Nichols August 2005 June 2006 Edyth and Lloyd Katz Elementary School 3rd Grade Teacher - Las Vegas, NV Supervisor Joan Lombard August 2004 June 2005 9. Work Experience Del Sol Summer School 6/7/8/9 Grade Mathematics Kahn Academy Computer/Project Based Supervisor Traci Cannon Summer 2012 El Dorado Summer School 7th Grade Mathematics Supervisor Roger West Summer 2011 Green Valley Summer School 7th and 9th Grade Mathematics Supervisor Roger West Summer 2010 10. Education Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education University of Nevada, Las Vegas June 2004 Master of Education in Curriculm and Instruction University of Phoenix Online June 2005 Certificate of Educational Technology Southern Utah University December 2010 Master of Education in Supervision and Administration University of Phoenix Online December 2010 11. Licenses and Endorsements K-12 Substitute License Nevada - 2002 K-8 Teaching License Nevada - 2004 Middle School Math and Language Nevada - 2005 Supervisor/Administrator of a School Nevada - 2011 12. References Nancy Paredes Dean of Students - Schofield Middle School (702) 799- 2290 Lori Andrews Principal - Griffith Elementary School (702) 799-2590 Jacqueline Brown Principal - Charlotte Hill Elementary School (702) 799-5720 13. License 14. HQT and Evaluations 2013-2014 HQT Letter Evaluation 2013-2014 Evaluation 2012-2013 Evaluation 2011-2012 Evaluation 2010-2011 Evaluation 2009-2010 15. Product Based Learning Students were asked to research various traits for a Greek God or Goddess of their choice and develop a visual representation. RL 7.1 & W 7.8 16. Product Based Learning Students were asked to create their own an illustrated myth. They were required to demonstrate understanding of literary elements and ELA standards by creating a plot diagram, using dialogue, using symbolism, using the theme of choice, and developing an explanation for a natural phenomenon. W 7.3 & W 7.5 17. Group Discussions During Literature Circles - Video This video was taken in my classroom earlier this year as part of an exercise used for a staff development I taught. This is an example of the type of discussions and group work that I like to see students engaged in while in my classroom. In my classroom, I want students thinking, justifying, and explaining their choices, opinions, and reasoning. 18. Interactive Notebooks I love using interactive notebooks in my classroom. Notebooks are a fantastic organizational tool, portfolio, and are a great way to get kids to demonstrate learning and understanding of concepts while providing them with a creative and fun way to interact with their work. These notebook pages are samples of notebooks in my current classroom. 19. Thank you! Thank you for taking the time to review my resume and portfolio. I look forward to speaking with you regarding your position soon. Michelle Niewinski (702) 274-0202