Kyle Bernaciak

kyle.bernaciak@hope.edu
kyle2593@gmail.com
773-304-8317

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Current Address
42 East 13th Street
Holland, MI 49423

Permanent Address
3452 West 114th Street
Chicago, IL 60655

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
Seeking a secondary English and/or history student teaching role to provide a positive role model
and learning atmosphere where students may gain academic, leadership, and social skills needed to
function upon graduation. Additionally, seeking a baseball coaching position to further provide
instruction and player-development to high school athletes.
EDUCATION
Hope CollegeHolland, MI
(Graduated May 2016)
Bachelor of Arts, in English Education, Minor in History Education. Michigan Provisional
Certificate with endorsements to teach in English (BA) and History (CC), grades 6-12.
Overall GPA: 3.62/4.0 Major GPA: 3.8/4.0
Honors: Deans List 8/8 semesters
EDUCATION FIELD WORK
Student-Teacher, Grand Haven High SchoolGrand Haven, MI
(Fall 2015)
Created and taught English/Language Arts lessons, including writing, grammar, literature, public
speaking, and film analysis, over a 16-week period.
Mentored students and handled all classroom situations independently for the duration of the
semester.
Teacher Assistant, King David High SchoolLiverpool, England
(June 2015)
Designed lesson plans to coincide with the English/Language Arts curriculum of the United
Kingdom.
Worked diligently with British teachers to provide instruction to high school juniors and seniors.
Teacher Assistant, Holland West K-7Holland, MI
(Spring 2015)
Aided
teacher
with
the
classroom
management
of
6th
and
7th
grade
classrooms.

Constructed and taught English lesson plans on the writing process for 6th and 7th grade students.
Teacher Assistant, Holland Christian High SchoolHolland, MI
(Fall 2014)
Taught
and
organized
lessons
for
a
World
Cultures
(Social
Studies)
class,
four
times
per
week
for a

16 week period.
Evaluated the coursework of 28 students which included grading unit exams, projects, and written
assignments.
Teacher Assistant/Tutor, ESCAPE MinistriesHolland, MI
(Spring 2013)
Aided and tutored 20 suspended middle and high school students, from diverse backgrounds, from
the Holland School District, which occurred over an entire semester.

 Built rapport with students resulting in successful strides in their educational career.
Teacher Assistant, Lakewood Elementary SchoolHolland, MI
(Fall 2013)
Provided academic support and incorporated positive instructional strategies for Kindergarteners
over a 12 week period.
Tutor, IndependentlyHolland. MI
(Spring 2013)
Conducted tutoring sessions for a high school sophomore, focusing specifically in English/
Language Arts, Social Studies, and Geometry.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Leader, Coach, Chicago Bulls/White Sox AcademyChicago,IL
(Summer 2012-Summer 2014)
Coordinated and supervised week-long baseball summer camps throughout inner-city Chicago.
Provided baseball instruction for a diverse population of children, ages 5-12.
Emergency Medical Technician, Moraine Valley CCPalos Heights, IL
Trained to perform Basic Life Support care to patients (State of Illinois license).
CPR-Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certified.
CAMPUS LEADERSHIP
Hope College Baseball Team, Pitcher, Hope CollegeHolland, MI
Honors: MIAA All-Academic Team

(Summer 2014)

(Fall 2012-present)
(Spring 2013-2016)

Sports Editor, The Anchor, Hope CollegeHolland, MI

(Fall 2014-Spring 2015)
Supervised the overall production of the Sports section of the weekly newspaper.
Coordinated weekly meetings with 10-15 people to discuss and address article topics to increase
student readership.
Publicized weekly articles for the publication since Fall 2012.
Resident Assistant, Sweet Cottage, Hope CollegeHolland, MI
(Fall 2014-Spring 2015)
Provided
leadership
and
community
growth
to
housemates
while
enforcing
college
policies.

Admissions Tour Guide, Hope CollegeHolland, MI

(Spring 2013-present)
Directed tours to prospective students and families while highlighting information about the
college.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Youth Group Leader/Activist, The Boys BrigadeLiverpool, England
(June 2015)
Facilitated
recreational
events
for
8
to
11-year
olds,
while
teaching
American
cultural
elements.

Coach, West Michigan Miracle LeagueGrand Rapids, MI

(Spring 2014-present)
Collaborated with other members of the Hope College baseball team and facilitated baseball
instruction to 40+ children with special needs resulting in greater awareness and a valuable
reflective experience.
Assistant Coordinator, Miracle NightChicago, IL
(Winter 2011-present)
Organized
Miracle
Night
in
conjunction
with
Brother
Rice
High
School,
which
provides athletic

opportunities to 60 individuals with special needs.