Allison Kolish

875 W. Cornelia Ave Apt 3 Chicago, Illinois 60657

Phone: 513-382-5072 Email: allison.kolish@d128.org
Education
Miami University, Oxford, Ohio

August 2009 - May 2013

Bachelor of Science in Education, May 2013

Major: Integrated English Language Arts Education
Licensures, Illinois Educator License (expected March 2015), Ohio 4-Year Resident Educator
License (Grades 7-12)
Special Certificates, Teaching English Language Learners (TELL) Certificate
Honors and Awards, Deans List, six semesters; Employee Service Leadership Award, Spring
2013

Teaching Experience
Write Place Aide, Grades 9-12

2014-2015

Libertyville High School, Community High School District 128, Libertyville, Illinois
Ensure attendance, safety and productivity of students using the Write Place as a resource
area
Engage students in writing discussion during individual conferences
Organize online appointment sign-ups and compile sign-up data
ELL Aide, Grades 10 and 11

2013-2014

Libertyville High School, Community High School District 128, Libertyville, Illinois
Provide one-on-one assistance to students in English and other content areas
Communicate students needs, strengths and weaknesses to ELL and content area teachers
Collaborate with content area and ELL teachers to promote academic growth in students
Teacher, Remedial ACT class, Grades 10 and 11

February 2014

Libertyville High School, Community High School District 128, Libertyville, Illinois
Analyze and apply data from previous years tests to the current curriculum
Combine curriculum materials provided with materials personally created
Substitute Teaching, Grades 9-12

2013-2014

Libertyville High School, Community High School District 128, Libertyville, Illinois
Ensure teachers plans are fulfilled and executed effectively
Supervise and interact with students in a wide range of subjects and in various settings
Student Teaching, Grade 12

Fall 2012

Loveland High School, Loveland City Schools, Loveland, Ohio

Developed multiple comprehensive units focused on poetry, satire and three novels
Stimulated daily learning with the use of various technologies; including iPad apps

Professional Development
Enhancing Programs for English Learners
Chicago, Illinois

Fall 2013

Participated in a 5 hour seminar detailing strategies to support culturally responsive

teaching, scaffolded instruction and additive approaches to educate ELs

National Convention for Teachers of English (NCTE) Conference

Fall 2011

Chicago, Illinois
Participated in a three-day conference focused on current teaching strategies for English
teachers
Observed sessions led by Carol Jago, Penny Kittle, Tom Romano and others

Related Activities
Scholastic Bowl JV Coach

2014-2015

Libertyville, Illinois
Guided and mentored 15 freshmen and sophomore students during matches, practices and
tournaments
Fretboarders Club Sponsor

2014-2015

Libertyville, Illinois
Provided students a safe place to play guitar, sing and share their written work
Collaborated with students and staff to plan and execute a Band Jam
Mentoring At-Risk Youth

Spring 2011

Miami University Connections program, Oxford, Ohio

Advocated for the importance of completing a high school education
Encouraged and modeled incorporation of positive values in everyday life
Personal Tutor

2012-2014

Libertyville, Illinois
Developed instruction to improve writing, grammar skills, and reading strategies
Collaborated with students, parents and English instructors to satisfy each students
learning goals
Mason, Ohio
Tutored various English Language Learners in grades 4, 5, 7 and 10
Focused on reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary acquisition

Campus Activities
Vice-President of Membership, Kappa Delta Sorority

Fall 2010 - Winter 2012

Gamma Nu Chapter, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio

Responsible for the planning and execution of formal recruitment
Created detailed plans requiring full participation of 160 chapter members during year-long
education process
Administered multiple recruiting events on campus

References
Available upon request

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