Logan B.

Zwaska
nd

1723 North 72 Street

Wauwatosa, WI 53213

EDUCATION
Masters in Instructional Leadership (Director of Instruction)
Alverno College, Milwaukee, WI
Licensure in Early Childhood Middle Childhood (preK-6)
Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI
Bachelor of Science in Child Development
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

(414) 322-5919
logansmith21@gmail.com

Completion May 2016

June 2009
June 2007

TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCE

Instructional Coach
Fall 2015-Current
Elm Dale Elementary, Greenfield, WI
Facilitate professional learning opportunities.
Provide support and/or resources to teachers depending on their needs.
Prepare resources for teachers.
Model instructional strategies for teachers.
Observe teachers implementing an instructional strategy and provide specific feedback.
Second Grade Teacher
Fall 2011-Spring 2015
Canterbury Elementary, Greendale, WI
Used data to provide Tier 1, 2, and 3 interventions and extensions for all students in math
and literacy.
Attended data analysis meetings every 6 weeks in literacy and math to determine
interventions and extensions.
Progress monitored Tier 1 and Tier 2 students in literacy and math.
Implemented the workshop model in reading, writing, and math.
Used Number Talks to strengthen students mathematical practices.
Incorporated personalized learning through learner profiles, goal setting, and learning
progressions part of the CESA 1 Personalized Learning Cohort.
Used inquiry and project based learning in content areas.
Received training from the Teachers College in the components of the workshop model.
Implemented Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) on a school wide and
classroom level.
Curriculum Facilitator
Fall 2014-Spring 2015
Greendale School District
Led professional development in the components of the workshop model.
Develop district improvement goals at the elementary level based on data.
Develop annual staff development plan.
Provide mentoring and support to teachers in best practices and instructional strategies.
Led district-wide grade span team meetings.
Meet with administration during monthly meetings and act as a liaison for the team.
Assist in interviewing new staff, teachers, or administrators.

Technology Committee Member

Fall 2011-Current
Greendale School District
Evaluate technology and emerging technologies within the context of instructional use.
Work with Director of Technology to consider requirements of various tools.
Support and train colleagues on the use and implementation of adopted technologies.
Led district-wide professional development in implementing iPads in the classroom and
using GoogleDrive.
Math Curriculum Review Member
Spring 2014
Greendale School District
Assisted in the curriculum review process and in making a decision for purchasing new
materials.
Observed school districts implementing a variety of math programs and assessed each
program based on our core beliefs.
Report Card Committee Member
Greendale School District
Assisted in developing a standard based report card for second grade.

Spring 2013

Summer School Teacher

Summer 2010-Summer 2015
Greendale School District, On Track to Grade 2
Provided Tier 1 instruction and tier 2 and tier 3 interventions in reading and math for
students below grade level expectations.
Kindergarten Teacher
Fall 2010-Spring 2011
Canterbury Elementary, Greendale, WI
Integrated technology into instruction, such as, iPod touches, iMacs, and Activboards.
Collaborated with grade-level team on curriculum planning, assessment, and goal setting
Participated in a professional development cohort on integrating technology into
instruction.
Differentiated instruction for the full-continuum of learning needs through guided reading
and guided math groups.
Developed instruction based on district standards and reflected on what was being
assessed.
Literacy Assistant
Washington and Jefferson Elementary, Wauwatosa, WI
Fall 2009 Spring 2010
Implemented intervention programs such as SOAR to Success, Benchmark, Jolly
Phonics, Earobics and Road to the Code to support at risk readers kindergarten thru fifth
grade.
Collaborated with teachers to build instruction, improve student achievement, and discuss
progress.
Implemented guided reading groups and book discussions.
Assessed students in literacy from junior kindergarten to fifth grade.
Incorporated student-centered instruction such as reciprocal teaching.
Involved in the school community through bus and lunch duty and homework club.

Logan B. Zwaska
nd

1723 North 72 Street

Wauwatosa, WI 53213
REFERENCES
Christian Pleister, Principal
Burleigh Elementary School
16185 Burleigh Pl.
Brookfield, WI 53005
Work: (262) 781-5280
pleistc@elmbrookschools.org
Julie Bauer, Reading Specialist
Canterbury Elementary School
7000 Enfield Ave.
Greendale, WI 53219
Work: (414) 423-2770

Julie.bauer@greendale.k12.wi.us
Jenna LePine, Instructional Coach
Edgewood Elementary
4711 South 47th Street
Greenfield, WI 53220
Work: (414) 281-5750

jlepine@greenfield.k12.wi.us
Christine Brzycki, Principal
Elm Dale Elementary School
5300 South Honey Creek Dr.
Greenfield, WI 53221
Work: (414) 281-7100

cbrzycki@greenfield.k12.wi.us
Carol Krause, Instructional Coach
Elm Dale Elementary School
5300 South Honey Creek Dr.
Greenfield, WI 53221
Work: (414) 281-7100

ckrause@greenfield.k12.wi.us

(414) 322-5919
logansmith21@gmail.com