Andrew Kozelka
Ypsilanti,MI
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects, including, but not limited to STEAM and Social Studies. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
STEAM Teacher
Van Buren Public School District
08.2023 - Current
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Provided individualized feedback to support student learning and development.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in students.
Teacher
Hillsboro School District
09.2022 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Soccer Coach
Soccer Shots
06.2022 - Current
- Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques and teamwork strategies.
- Developed and implemented team rules.
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience and respect for others.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
Soccer Coach
Decorah United Soccer Club
09.2016 - 05.2022
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Improved player behavior through modeling and disciplinary interventions.
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses and strength in current team roster
Residential Officer
Iowa Department Of Corrections
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Supervised offenders to reduce risk to community.
- Monitored defendants' compliance and progress in treatment by reviewing reports from counseling agencies.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Lewis And Clark College
06.2023
MBA - Sociology
Luther College
05.2022
Skills
- Creative Lesson Plan Development
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Group Learning Mechanics
- Student-Centered Learning
- Instructional Methods
- Motivational Interviewing Training
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Public Speaking
- Interpersonal Skills
- De-escalation training
Additional Information
Coached Middle School Cross Country
Coached Middle School E-Sports
Coached Middle School Track and Field
Active with PBIS activities and committees
Timeline
STEAM Teacher
Van Buren Public School District
08.2023 - Current
Teacher
Hillsboro School District
09.2022 - Current
Soccer Coach
Soccer Shots
06.2022 - Current
Residential Officer
Iowa Department Of Corrections
01.2021 - 02.2022
Soccer Coach
Decorah United Soccer Club
09.2016 - 05.2022
Master of Arts - Teaching
Lewis And Clark College
MBA - Sociology
Luther College
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