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Patrick Kowalkowski - Teaching Resume
Patrick Kowalkowski - Teaching Resume
LICENSURE
Professional Educator License (PEL)
● Social Science, Grades 9 through 12
EDUCATION
DePaul University, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Education in Secondary Education Social Science
Masters in History; expected June 2023
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
William Howard Taft High School, Chicago IL, January 2021 - Current
Diverse Learners Teacher
● Instructed inclusion and self-contained IB US history classes using a student-centered approach
● Promoted rapports with students to support their diverse learning, social-emotional, and physical needs
while simultaneously mentoring student organizational and behavioral skills
● Collaborated with co-teachers to design modified curriculum to fulfill student potential based on
teacher observations, student work, psychological reports, and standardized testing results
● Assessed learning using formative and summative assessments with MYP grading rubrics in
order to develop teaching plans to efficiently target student areas of growth
● Consulted with interdisciplinary teachers to plan, align, and implement curricula and
interventions to meet the needs of diverse learners
● Responsible for IEP development, data collection, transition plans, goals, and implementation
Lake View High School, Chicago IL, September 2020 - November 2020
Student Teacher
● Taught four, prep-level World Studies classes for 106 Sophomores in a remote setting
● Established classroom norms and procedures to build student participation, collaboration
● Developed curriculum, such as an interactive Silk Road Padlet map, to enhance student
curiosity while increasing inquiry, literacy, and critical thinking skills
● Generated student-centered techniques including: small groups, initiating student-led opening
questions and virtual gallery walks through Jam Boards
● Collaborated with the World Studies team, Social Science Department and Sophomore GLT on
unit-planning, MTSS interventions, equity initiatives and strategies to improve engagement
● Communicated with parents through conferences, bi-weekly videos, and presenting at the Lake
View curriculum night