Chris Kulawik
Sioux City,IA
Summary
Hi! my name is Chris, I would love to join your team.
I am an avid writer, who has spent 90 minutes each day for 10+ years now learning the craft from numerous sources on my own. My central focus in my own studies and writing is folklore and comedy, both writing sketch and performing/teaching improv. I know what I have is truly special and I can communicate it in a way I haven't seen, using the most modern techniques and structures. I had to become a teacher, it was too important. In my years subbing, it's clear that my compassion, instruction and humor quickly builds rapport with students. Everyday at least a couple kids tell me I'm their favorite sub. They feel seen, and I simply act in a way that gets them to want to be their best self. My ability to connect through group discussion turns my students into a community, one where we all are supportive and cooperative.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Sioux City Community Schools
12.2022 - Current
- Began in 2022 subbing for office and para positions
- Moved into substitute teaching in January 2023; working primarily at North High, North Middle and West High in Sioux City, IA, covering all subject areas across all grade levels
- I quickly built strong relationships, every day i work, at least one student tells me I am their favorite sub
- The administration often contacted me directly, the teachers loved that students showed much higher participation than with other subs, and the students loved me for creating a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere to work in
- I have worked an enormously varied types of classes, excelled in all of, including advanced placement, special education, english language learners, and intervention rooms for struggling students
Student Teacher
East High School
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and student rapport
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
- Engaged with students in classroom Socratic seminar to broaden their understanding of Elie Wiesel's "Night"
Education
Teacher Certification - English Language Arts 5-12
University of West Florida
Pensacola05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema And Comparative Literature
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA12-2010
Skills
- Instructional strategies
- Improv and Sketch Comedy
- Literary Analysis; focus in Folk Lore
- Creative Writing
- Constant Learning and Evolving
- Student Rapport Building
- Diversified Instruction/Activities
- Complex Problem-solving
- Socratic Seminar
- Meditation and Understanding
Certification
- Florida Educator Certificate, 11/01/22
- Iowa Board of Educational Examiners Initial License, 04/11/24
- Minnesota Teaching License, 05/21/24
Eagle Scout Award - BSA Sioux City, IA
Three Palm Eagle Scout - Order of the Arrow - Major service projects such as building a bird watching/picnic area for a local retirement home.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Sioux City Community Schools
12.2022 - Current
Student Teacher
East High School
11.2021 - 02.2022
Teacher Certification - English Language Arts 5-12
University of West Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema And Comparative Literature
University of Iowa
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