PATRICIA KOLODNICKI
249 Litchfield Avenue
Babylon, NY 11702
516-817-9302
MrsKnicki@gmail.com
CERTIFICATIONS
School Building Leader
School District Leader
Special Education/Mathematics 7-12
Students with Disabilities Grades 1-6
Mathematics Education Grades 7-12
Childhood Education Grades 1-6
EDUCATION
Educational Leadership
M.S. Special Education
B.S. Elementary Education
Initial
Initial
Professional Certificate
Professional Certificate
Professional Certificate
Professional Certificate
Long Island University Post
Molloy College
SUNY Oneonta
Anticipated 2015
Anticipated 2015
2008
2007
2006
2005
2012-2015
2004-2006
2001-2004
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Administrative Intern, Levittown Schools, Levittown, NY
2013-present
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Transition Facilitator: responsibilities included collaborating with transition committee to
implement new state requirements for CDOS and SACC graduation credentials, update district
policies and documents, provide professional development and turnkey training to staff and parents.
 RISE Committee Member: responsibilities included assisted with grant writing for RISE, Salk’s
character education program, developed student character education questionnaire, updated school
resources including vision statement and student activities, shared ideas with parents as a member of
the School Development Committee
 Mathematics Department Intern: responsibilities included evaluating multiple mathematics
programs for use in middle school, developing staff surveys regarding implementation of new
programs, organizing system for collection and distribution of calculators, research procedures in
Nassau County to update district policies, maintain updated calculator inventory for two high schools,
provided professional development for staff, and presented at department meetings
 Observed staff members and completed Danielson rubric
 Mentored student observers and student teachers
 Supported new students at sixth grade orientation
 Interviewed new staff for teaching assistant and teacher positions
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Special Education Teacher, Salk Middle School, Levittown, NY
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2012-present
Provide IEP based support using differentiated instruction for students in co-teaching settings
Create tiered, hands-on activities to be used in mathematics lab classes
Differentiate instruction, process and assessments for special education students
Facilitate cooperative learning activities
Develop materials and utilize interactive notebooks in self-contained settings
Coordinate with co-teachers to provide extra help services
Maintain teacher website including resources, links, and calendar
Utilize cross-curriculum materials incorporating English strategies into science
Complete reevaluation testing utilizing TOMA, TOWL, and Woodcock Johnson III
Generate IEP statements and goals based on data, teacher input, and parental consultation
Supervise and volunteer at after-school activities such as dances, concerts, and skate night
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Special Education Teacher, MacArthur High School, Levittown, NY
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2009-2012
Implemented goal-based planning for self-contained students
Created student resources and project-based learning in Consumer Mathematics course
Co-taught inclusion classes in Algebra and Geometry, with 9th and 10th grade students
Created and provided students with review notes and practice questions for Regents exams.
Taught inclusion and self-contained classes in Algebra, Geometry, Consumer Mathematics
Developed and co-wrote curriculum for Algebra 2 Trigonometry bridge course
Prepared students for RCT mathematics exams
Special Education Teacher, Division Avenue High School, Levittown, NY
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Delivered co-teaching instruction in inclusion Algebra and Math B courses, with
Prepared students for ASVAB exam and Accumath exams
2008-2009
9th-12th
Special Education Teacher, Locus Valley High School, Locust Valley, NY
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2008-2009
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Taught inclusion and self-contained Math B course for
grade students
Created manipulative activities to increase interest and understanding
Fifth Grade Teacher, Alden Terrace Elementary, Elmont, NY
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grade students
2006-2008
Developed behavior plans including positive reinforcement
Utilized RTI to support all students
Created and implemented tiered activities to support struggling and gifted learners.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Representative Assembly Delegate, NYSUT – Local 17
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Participated in monthly NYSUT meetings and shared key information with colleagues
Attended Representative Assembly 2015 in Buffalo, NY
Consultant, Global Exploration for Educators Organization
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2014--present
2006-present
Arranged and organized multi-week trips to Southern Africa, Kenya and Bali
Detailed professional development hours, reviews, and key information for future trips
Created student activities to bring experiences from other countries back to schools
Head Coach, Division Avenue High School Track & Field
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Coached athletes, specializing in sprints, hurdles, and jumps
Coordinated overnight trips to Pennsylvania Relays
Organized team schedule, budget, busses, and training plans
Supervised assistant coaches during training of athletes
Achieved All-State honors with two athletes (4ooIH and Long Jump) and State Champion (110HH)
Second Grade Summer School Teacher, Rockville Centre Summer Program
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2008-2012
Designed second grade math curriculum based on NYS standards for third grade
Created daily calendar activities that incorporated mathematics
COMPUTER SKILLS
 Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, SMART Notebook
 IEP Direct and Power School
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
 Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
 Levittown PTA and SEPTA
 Council of Exceptional Children
References available upon request
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