Michelle Karwowski

Education building, room 1241

Cortland NY, 13045
(607) 753-2706 /Michelle.Karwowski@Cortland.edu

Objective: ObtainapositionasanElementaryTeacherthatwillutilizemystrongdedicationtochildrens
developmentandtotheireducationalneedsaswellasupholdingmypersonaleducationalphilosophyof
teaching

Summary:
Promoted to teacher position in seasonal camp (CAPE)
Experienced Australian educational culture and was immersed in the country
Placed on Deans list, GPA: 3.71
Recommended and inducted into the Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education
Held membership in Outdoor Adventure club to participate learn new skills cooperatively
Chosen out of four people to Facilitate Leadership retreat

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Childhood Education To be conferred May 2018

State University of New York at Cortland
Course work includes Child Advocacy for Equality in Lower Socioeconomic Societies (Honors
Thesis), Lesson Plan Implementation, and Psychology, amongst others
GPA 3.71
Selected into the SUNY Cortland Honors Program
Placed on Deans List

WORK EXPERIENCE
Camp Aide/Teacher, Creative Arts Program of East Meadow Dec 2010 Present
Worked with others to instruct various children classes
Assisted with office work, making class schedules, and producing registration forms
Instructed children through various and diverse activities, teaching them new skills and how to
engage with others

Sales Associate, Sketchers May 2015 Aug 2016

Collaborated with team members to assure quality service and store maintenance
Delivered excellent customer satisfaction as both Sales Associate and Cashier
Successfully maintained the store up to standards

Sales Associate/Fashionista, Delias Aug 2014- Dec 2015

Maintained store order and excellent customer service through effective multitasking
 Focused on valuing customer relations and creating a clean and friendly environment
Promoted to Fashionista position after three months
HONOR SOCIETIES/AWARDS

The Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education, SUNY Cortland April 2017-Present

The National Society of Leadership and Success, SUNY Cortland Feb 2015 Present
Attended events hosted by successful leaders in their fields
Attended guest speaker event hosted by Debbie Fields, founder of Mrs. Fields Bakery
Discussed collaboratively with members to discuss leadership qualities and tactics

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Volunteer/Intern, Ithaca Community Center Preschool Jan 2016 May 2016

Observed children aged 3 5 in a classroom setting for a total of 60 hours
Assisted with classroom activities as well as mentoring children
Learned how a preschool class is organized and managed
Developed interest in the functioning of a school, as well as childhood behavior

Leadership Retreat Facilitator, SUNY Cortland September 2015

Applied to be a facilitator, was one of only 4 accepted
Directed group-led activities and worked to implement winning leadership strategies within college-
aged students
Effectively challenged students to think with a more open mind and worked to instill good morals
and values within them

Active member of SUNY Cortlands Education Club August 2015- May 2018
Volunteered with elementary schools in their ELA/Math nights

Outdoor Adventure club August 2014-May 2018

Gained new experiences in outdoor recreation activities such as white water rafting
Self motivated to acquire new skills with the teamwork of other members

Australia Education in the Outback and in Tropical Coast June 2017