Jacob Kowal
Indianapolis,Indiana
Summary
Hands-on Science Teacher committed to promoting student learning with diverse instructional strategies and activity plans. Skillful in teaching students how to learn and develop deeper understanding of foundational skills and advanced techniques.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
STEM Teacher
Hamilton Southeastern Schools
Fishers
06.2022 - Current
- Started the STEM program at Geist Elementary
- Create lesson plans for grades K-4, including special education
- Followed Indiana state STEM standards to meet the education needs for all grades
- Created a classroom environment that allowed students to thrive
- Work with students after school to help improve their math skills
- I am the Geist Elementary Spell Bowl coach.
Substitute Teacher
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Substituted for all grades K-12
Marketing Specialist
Informa Markets - Engineering
Santa Monica
05.2021 - 10.2021
Marketing And Public Relations Coordinator
Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association
Greater Los Angeles Area
01.2018 - 05.2021
- Project management for event-related communications
- Train incoming staff across multiple positions including Group Sales, Public Relations, and Social Media
- Code incoming invoices and secure appropriate approvals
- Create email, web, and event copy for promotions, events, and media releases
- Assist the Docent Chair in recruitment for GLAZA's Docent program
- Project manage the Satisfi Labs chatbot
- Assist the Marketing Director in post-event reporting for stakeholders
- Maintain master paid media flowchart by fiscal year
- Conduct assessments of consumer sentiment through social listening tools
- Develop, administer, and analyze customer surveys
- Work with various third-party companies, including PBS SoCal, Entertainment One, Marvel Studios, and DC Entertainment with respect to events and cross-promotions
- Project managed a cup promotion with Wahoo's Fish Tacos, which was a first for the organization
- Work with trade media partners to schedule and execute campaigns at key time periods
- Manage assets and approvals across a number of stakeholders and involve a variety of intellectual properties and talent
- Work with the Public Relations Manager to coordinate and execute visits from news stations, influencers, and other media outlets
- Assist the Web Developer with assuring the website is up to ADA standards
- Assisted in the launch of the L.A
- Zoo's completely new website
- Point of contact for all animal visits for onsite and offsite marketing efforts
- Work with Goldstar, Groupon, and other ticketing services to sell after-hours events
- Assist the Associate editor in editing the Zoo's internal communication biweekly letter.
Marketing And Promotions
Emmis Communications
Indianapolis
01.2013 - 06.2017
Social Media Intern
NextRadio and TagStation
Indianapolis
01.2017 - 05.2017
B105.7 Team Lead
Emmis Communications
Indianapolis
05.2016 - 08.2016
Education
Bachelor of Science - BS, Public Communication -
Ball State University
12.2017
Hamilton Southeastern High School
12.2012
Teaching Certification -
The American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence
Skills
- Project-Based Learning
- Program and Classroom Management
- Group Project Coordination
- Lesson Planning
- Faculty Collaboration and Support
- Enforcing Rules and Expectations
- STEM Programs
- Curriculum Development
Certification
Sensory Inclusive Certified
Timeline
STEM Teacher
Hamilton Southeastern Schools
06.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
03.2022 - 06.2022
Marketing Specialist
Informa Markets - Engineering
05.2021 - 10.2021
Marketing And Public Relations Coordinator
Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association
01.2018 - 05.2021
Social Media Intern
NextRadio and TagStation
01.2017 - 05.2017
B105.7 Team Lead
Emmis Communications
05.2016 - 08.2016
Marketing And Promotions
Emmis Communications
01.2013 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - BS, Public Communication -
Ball State University
Hamilton Southeastern High School
Teaching Certification -
The American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence