Karisa Darowski

1487 Fuller Drive Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 3M7 (519)324-2278 darowsk@uwindsor.ca

PROFILE

Committed to providing differentiated instruction to aid all learners

Certified in CPR and First Aid
Experience in utilizing and incorporating MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook, Point 2
View projection software, SMARTboards, iPads, Chrome Books, and educational websites such
as Edmodo and PowToon into teaching methods
Efficient in both written and conversational Italian both proper Italian and dialect, continuing
learning of French, German, and Spanish
Developed excellent team work and leadership skills through teaching and volunteering

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Education
Division: Junior/ Intermediate
Teachable Subjects: English, General

September 2014 - April 2015

General English Degree

University of Windsor - Windsor, ON

September 2010 April 2014

TEACHING AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Practice Teaching
April 7 April 24, 2015
St. James Catholic Elementary School - Windsor, Ontario
Associate Teacher: Mr. T. Thompson
Grade(s) Taught: 6/7
Subjects Taught: Physical Education, Religion, Math, Science, Art, Literacy
Organized meaningful lesson plans that incorporated multimodal approaches to
support diverse individuals with a distinct focus on those with I.E.P.s
Practice Teaching
February 9 February 27, 2015
St. James Catholic Elementary School - Windsor, Ontario
Associate Teacher: Mr. T. Thompson
Grade(s) Taught: 6/7
Subjects Taught: Literacy, Numeracy, Science, Art
Implemented literacy circuits to adapt students to a variety of writing styles and
reflection activities that encouraged metacognition and fostered creativity
Dance Team Instructor
December 8 18, 2014
St. James Catholic Elementary School - Windsor, Ontario
Associate Supervisor: Mrs. Bornais
Grade(s) Taught: 6, 7
Choreographed and taught dance routines for a group of twelve students
Provided team planning, implementation, and motivation
Consistently received positive feedback from supervisor, peers, parents, and
students on my creative programming approaches
Practice Teaching

December 1 19, 2014

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St. James Catholic Elementary School - Windsor, Ontario
Associate Teacher: Mrs. K. Kehoe
Grade(s) Taught: 7/8
Subjects Taught: Health, Math, Science, Computers
Organized four different lesson plans for every class in order to accommodate
various I.E.Ps and introduce differentiated instruction
Implemented interactive and student-centered lesson plans to engage students in
the curriculum
Supervised students ranging from grades K-8 during specialized school club
practices and events
Practice Teaching
October 6 24, 2014
St. James Catholic Elementary School - Windsor, Ontario
Associate Teacher: Mr. T. Thompson
Grade(s) Taught: 6/7
Subjects Taught: Physical Education, Religion, Math, Science, Art, Literacy
Created interactive lessons utilizing multimodal approaches to support both
individual and classroom needs and generate an increased interest in subject
matter
Helped associate teacher and co-teacher integrate technology into lesson plans
via Microsoft Powerpoint and video
Helped students understand the value of mathematics beyond the classroom
Volunteer Facilitator
January 2010 - June 2012
St. John the Evangelist Elementary School - Woodslee, Ontario
Associate Teacher: Mrs. I. Ricci-Minaudo.
Grade(s) Taught: 3, 6, 7, 8
Provided personalized communicated concepts in curricular math and literacy to
students having difficulty
Scribed for grade 6 E.Q.A.O. testing
Choreographed spirit dance routine for annual grade 8 Muskoka field trip
Taught dance strand for Arts curriculum for grades 3, 6, 7, and 8
Practiced effective classroom management in interacting with small and large
groups of students
Dance Team Choreographer
September 2009 - June 2010
Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School - Leamington, Ontario
Grade(s) Choreographed: 9-12
Classes Taught: Hip-hop, Lyrical
Maintained daily operations of lesson warm up, lesson, cool down, next steps
Supervised peer group of 10 members
Fund-raised for competition and costume fees
Helped organize a year-end culminating dance performance Dance-O-Logy
Tutor
September 2008 - December 2008
Queen of Peace Catholic Elementary School - Leamington, Ontario
Grade(s) Tutored: 3
Skills Reinforced: Reading
Communicated curricular literacy concepts to students having difficulty

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Rehearsed progressive reading according to the learning strengths of individual

students

Dance Instructor
January 2005 - June 2010
Dance Instructor at Darcy's School of Dance - Kingsville, Ontario
Age(s) Taught: 4 - 10
Classes Taught: Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Hip-hop
Supervised classes comprised of 8-15 students
Ensured safety of children when performing dance routines (i.e. proper padding
for flips and tricks, adornment of proper footwear, and monitoring food and drink
in the classroom to avoid slip-and-fall)
COMMINITY INVOLVEMENT
L.E.A.D. Fundraising Coordinator
September 2014 April 2015
University of Windsor Windsor, Ontario
Assisted peers in first annual fundraising effort to implement L.E.A.D. Sparc day for
elementary students across Windsor
Assisted peers in annual fundraising efforts for L.E.A.D. Challenge Cup for secondary
students across Windsor
Candy Striper
September 2006 June 2010
Leamington District Memorial Hospital Leamington, Ontario
Attended four separate wings of the hospital, providing fresh water, aid, and company to
patients
Adhering to safety regulations for sterilization, dress, and patient involvement
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Brand Ambassador: Swarovski Windsor, Ontario
Sales Associate: Danier Leather Windsor, Ontario
Sales Associate: Its Your Day Bridal Boutique LaSalle, Ontario
Cashier, Waitress: Lakeside Bakery Leamington, Ontario
Personal Assistant: Villa Ricci Leamington, Ontario

November 2013 - Present

August 2012 September 2014
August 2012 May 2013
June 2008 September 2012
March 2005 August 2007

COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGICAL SKILLS

Planning Software: Windows Lesson Planner, Markbook
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook
Graphics: Windows Movie Maker, Picaza, PowToon
Other: SMARTboard, Point 2 View projection software, Edmodo, iPad, Chrome Books
ADDITIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Suicide Risk Detection and Prevention Workshop
Teaching Personal and Civil Responsibilities Workshop Certificate
Religious Education in Roman Catholic Schools Certificate
First Aid and CPR Certification
University of Windsor Academic Scholarship
Miss Entrepreneur award recipient, Leamington Tomato Festival

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Community Volunteer Excellence Award