David Toropov
Chicago,IL
Summary
An intelligent, energetic, patient and compassionate person determined to direct my talents toward making positive change in my community as a teacher.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
Ancient Dragon Zen Gate
10.2023 - 12.2025
- Successfully led temple through guiding teacher transition from December 2023 to May 2024
- Serving as an administrative leader of the organization
- Responsible for financial and executive health of temple
Director of Individual and Major Giving & Special Events
About Face Theatre
07.2017 - 03.2022
- Reinvigorated annual fund campaign strategies with a multi-channel approach that increased results to 120% of targeted goals
- Addressed and eliminated gaps in strategic oversight by implementing and delivering data driven fundraising reports and workshops to leadership
- Guided organization with collaboration of leadership to new data platform and maintained accurate records to optimize asks and donor engagement
Managing Director & Co-Founder
Chicago Arts Access
03.2017 - 07.2020
- Co-founded independent organization to facilitate free access to Chicago theater and arts performances by recruiting donors, creating and leading a board of directors, and securing partnerships with local arts organizations
Education
Master of Secondary Education - Middle Grades Language Arts - Cumulative 4.00 GPA
DePaul University
Chicago, IL06-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Literature - Cumulative 3.56 GPA
Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY05-2011
Skills
- Team Building
- Mentorship & Leadership
- Relationship building
- Writing
- Project Management
- Public Speaking
- Effective Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
- ILTS Middle Grades (5-8) Language Arts Teaching Licensure Certified
- Certificate of Completed Mandated Reporter
- Online Training Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
- Current with SafeSchools CPS Certifications
Teaching Experience
- Resident Teacher with Chicago Teacher Residency program at National Teachers Academy from August 2024-June 2025
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in principal and residency directed professional development.
- Collaborated with mentor teacher to refine and implement meaningful, challenging lessons.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through formal and informal assessment
- Created and adapted Skyline lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by collaborating with co-teachers
- Developed and implemented classroom routines and procedures to ensure a fast paced and safe learning environment
Timeline
Director
Ancient Dragon Zen Gate
10.2023 - 12.2025
Director of Individual and Major Giving & Special Events
About Face Theatre
07.2017 - 03.2022
Managing Director & Co-Founder
Chicago Arts Access
03.2017 - 07.2020
Master of Secondary Education - Middle Grades Language Arts - Cumulative 4.00 GPA
DePaul University
Bachelor of Arts - Literature - Cumulative 3.56 GPA
Bard College
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