Victoria Wolak's Page

Education:
University of Connecticut, Neag School of Education
Universidad de Granada
Darien High School

Skills:
Computer: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Language: Conversational Spanish

Teaching Experience:
Batchelder Elementary School, Hartford Connecticut
Intern, September 2010-November 2010
• Assist a 7th and 8th Grade English teacher
• Help develop lessons, make worksheets
• Help students with group work
• Observe

International Teaching Assistant Program (ITAP), Storrs, CT
Undergraduate Assistant September 2009-Present
• Coach International Teaching Assistants in speaking and communicating in English using small group exercises provided by the teacher
• Model correct pronunciation and grammar while tutoring
• Assess and provide feedback for oral presentations using a rubric provided by the teacher

East Elementary School, New Canaan, CT
ESL Tutor May 2009-June 2009
• Assessed the ability of two kindergarten and 3rd grade students to speak English and read and write in their native Spanish language
• Prepared songs and games to assist in their language learning ability
• Critiqued their abilities and documented progress to their teachers

Eastern Connecticut State University Adult Education, Willimantic, CT
Teacher’s Aide October 2008-May 2009
• Assisted the teacher of an ESL (English as a Second Language) Class
• Made photocopies, worksheets, and helped with lesson planning such as educational games used to enhance students’ speaking ability
• Instructed English language learners ranging from teens to adults in the speaking, reading, and writing in the English language.
• Modeled correct grammar and pronunciation while instructing

Darien High School, Darien, CT
Spanish Tutor March 2008-June 2008
• Mentored underclassmen in Spanish while a senior in high school
• Assisted in the correction of writing assignments

Weston Public Schools, Weston, CT
Summer Special Education Assistant June 2006-August 2006
• Worked with students ranging from pre- kindergarten to high school seniors to complete their assignments
• Supervised students during lunch, physical activities and crafts periods

St. Thomas More Religious Education Program, Darien, CT
Catechist September 2004-April 2008
• Collaborated with an adult teacher to plan lessons using teacher’s guides for appropriate grade levels
• Developed and led topics for discussions based on the theme of the lesson
• Assisted in the completion of activity sheets, and administered and corrected tests

Activities:
University of Connecticut Marching Band, August 2008-present
University of Connecticut Pep Band, November 2008-present