Connor Goncz Walter

Toledo, Ohio | (567) 408-0088 | cg4901@rit.edu

Portfolio: https://cgonczwalter.weebly.com
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Conscientious and flexible teacher well-versed in using social skills and empathy to manage student behavior.
Utilizes feedback from students to create compelling science lesson plans that consider their strengths and
weaknesses. Will earn dual NYS certification in deaf education and in a secondary content area. Seeking an
opportunity to student teach Life Science to become a dual-certified teacher.

TEACHING SKILLS
● Implemented science lessons in traditional and outdoor classrooms.
● Aligned coursework to organizational objectives and to individual students’ learning needs.
● Mentored adolescents on life and social skills.
● Ability to recognize a child’s needs and report concerns to appropriate staff.
● Motivated student learning by utilizing various instructional strategies such as inquiry based and
cooperative learning.
● Focus on nonverbal communication and gestures to improve connections and meet the needs of
students.

EDUCATION
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID)
Master of Science in Secondary Education of Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Expected Graduation: May 2024

Bachelor of Science in Applied Arts and Science: School of Individualized Study

 Concentration in Environmental Studies and Science, Minor in Psychology
Graduated: May 2016

Associates of Science in Laboratory Science Technology

Graduated: May 2015

Antioch University New England

Master of Science in Environmental Studies
Graduated: December 2021

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Program Assistant Keene, NH
Keene School District 11/2019-02/2020
 Created and implemented three core activities focusing around creative, active, and educational
content for the after-school program for K-5th grade students.

Environmental Education Programmer Toledo, OH

Toledo Metro Parks 02/2019-08/2019
 Conducted field trips for visitors, community member and children to local parks, nature preserves,
museums, and other sites of environmental interest.
 Coordinated and present indoor and outdoor environmental education interpretive programs and
workshops.
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Portfolio: https://cgonczwalter.weebly.com
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 Planned, oversaw, and coordinated public hikes and trail tours.
 Created and developed science and nature-related lesson plans and activities for youth summer
program.

Assistant Toledo, OH
West Side Montessori 09/2018-05/2019
 Organized activities to promote positive social interactions.
 Supervised and educated 12-month to middle school students in class, during recess, lunch, and study
hall.
 Led weekly after-school enrichment activities for entire school varying from cooking; mosaic art, and
soccer.
 Retaught parts of the lesson to help the students understand new concepts and assignments.
 Collaborated with staff members to ensure students’ needs were met.
 Helped manage class behaviors and minimize disruptions.
 Requested as a substitute teacher by several teachers.

Environmental Educator Hawley, MA

Student Conservation Association 10/2017-08/2018
 Created and implemented science and environmental based lessons to students in rural schools.
 Conducting programs for children about topics such as recycling, water conservation, and pollution
prevention techniques
 Developed hands-on learning activities that are fun and engaging for children.
 Implemented lesson plans and activities based on current scientific research on environmental topics.

Community Student Advocate Rochester, NY

Student Life Team 07/2013-05/2014
 Encouraged students, each semester, to interact with each other through workshops, campus activities,
and other forms of interaction.
 Worked the new student orientation by assisting students acclimate to on-campus living, their class
schedule and access to various resources provided by the college.
 Served as mediator for disturbances, conflicts and crisis as needed.
 Utilized University and community resources in referring residents to appropriate offices and programs
that enhanced their own personal growth and contributed to their academic success.

LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS

New York State Teacher Certification Exams
Educating all Students (EAS)
Expected: 2023
Content Specialty Test- Deaf Education (D/HH)
Expected: 2023
Content Specialty Test- Life Sciences
Expected: 2023
 Connor Goncz Walter
Toledo, Ohio | (567) 408-0088 | cg4901@rit.edu
Portfolio: https://cgonczwalter.weebly.com
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