Mindy Kolar 

mindy.kolar@gmail.com 
(847) 863-2713 
1564 South Prospect Street 
Wheaton, IL 60189 
 
 
Education Dominican University, ​River Forest, Illinois    GPA: 3.97/4.00 
Master of Library and Information Science  
Anticipated Graduation May 2018 
Dominican University​, River Forest, Illinois 
Technology Endorsement 
Anticipated Completion December 2018 
Illinois State University​, Normal, Illinois 
Bachelor of Arts- English 
December 2000 
 
Certifications Illinois Professional Educator License​ with an endorsement for  
K-12 in the concentration area of Library and Information 
Science (complete May 2018) 
Illinois Technology Certificate ​(complete May 2018) 
Illinois Substitute Teaching License 
Illinois ELS (PARA) 
 
Library/Teaching  
Experience - Created and executed a digital citizenship lesson plan for 5th grade. 
- Researched and implemented assistive technology available for low  
to no vision students to allow more time in the classroom. 
- Developed and executed a safe search lesson plan for 5th grade to  
kick off their informational writing unit. 
- Directed the 5th grade LRC time on a weekly basis by giving book  
talks, recommendations, and assisting students in locating books. 
- Led daily small group stations in 5th grade co-taught Math. 
- Participated and aided in the implementation of 2017-18 Battle of the 
Books for District 106. 
- As a way to utilize technology further in the classroom, I designed  
and led a lesson on how to use Popplet as a mind mapping tool for  
group collaboration. 
- Designed and created an interactive reading Schoology page for 5th  
graders as a reading engagement tool. 
- Actively engaged with students in the classroom and filled in as  
a substitute teacher whenever needed. 
  
Work Experience LaGrange Highlands Middle School ​January 2016-February 2018 
Paraprofessional  
Worked with multiple teachers in the classroom with daily classroom 
management and execution of lessons. Assisted in the educational and 
social development of students, provided support for students inside 
and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in  
activities.   
General Manager, Old Navy; Multiple Locations ​2008-2016 
Managed a team of 4 managers and 50-70 employees. Responsible for  
managing the budget of multiple stores, hiring and training managers 
and employees, ensured customers had a top notch experience, and 
to consistently exceed sales goals. Trained new store managers within   
the market as Market Training Ambassador as well as served as the Dis 
District Remodel Coordinator in charge of opening new stores as well  
as remodeling existing stores.   
Assistant Buyer/ Planner, Carson Pirie Scott & Co.  
2000-2008 
Responsible for planning and launching product for over 80 stores.   
Data entry, price input, sales analysis, and training Merchandise  
Assistants. Created visual guidelines and trained department 
managers throughout the fleet. 
Additional  
Experience 7th/8th Grade Cheerleading Coach 
Coached 24 girls on leadership skills as well as how to perform cheers,  
stunts, dances, and tumbling for all of our basketball games. 
Palatine Jaycees    
Held multiple board positions (including Membership Vice President 
and Individual Development Vice President) as well as chairing many 
community projects.   
Habitat for Humanity 
Selected by my company (Gap Inc.) as one of 25 individuals to travel to 
Guatemala for one week to assist in building three houses. 
WINGS 
Volunteered with groups of my employees at the WINGS resale 
Shop sorting, organizing, and processing merchandise.