Joseph Kenzinger
Chicago,IL
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Alan B. Shepard High School
Palos Heights, IL
01.2024 - Current
- Organized lesson plans and activities for students.
- Boys Varsity Volleyball Assistant Coach
Teacher Assistant
Øse Efterskole. Performing Arts HS
Nordenskov, Denmark
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted teachers with classroom routines, shadowed school administrators, and interacted with students while learning the Danish Education System
Professional Head Coach
Nordenskov UIF (Danish Second League)
Nordenskov, Denmark
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Monitored International players' academic and athletic progress to ensure continuous success and commitment to sport and education.
Substitute Teacher
West Aurora School District 129
Aurora, IL
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
Classroom Aide
Chicago Public Schools CPS
Chicago, IL
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Liaised with classroom teacher to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History.
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL08.2021
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
Aurora University
Aurora, IL05.2023
Student Teaching. 7th Grade Social Studies.
Jewel Middle School (District 129)
Aurora, IL04.2023
Skills
- Creativity and Flexibility
- Team and Classroom Leadership
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Multi-Cultural Awareness
- Student-Centered Learning
- Equity Promotion
- Social Emotional Learning Advocacy
- Relationship Building
Outline
- High School / Middle School Social Studies Teacher and Volleyball Coach
Endorsements
- History Endorsement
- Geography Endorsement
- Political Science Endorsement
- Sociology & Anthropology Endorsement
- Middle School Social Studies Endorsement (5-8)
- Psychology Endorsement
- Economics Endorsement
- English Language Arts Endorsement (Expected)
Affiliations
- Illinois State Board of Education Diversity and Inclusion Grant Recipient
- 5x Recipient of the Br. James Delahanty Student Athlete Gold and Silver Medal (3.6-4.0 GPA Semester)
- 5x Academic All Conference Selection (Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association)
- 2021 & 2022 Team Captain (Lewis Men's Volleyball)
- Voted Most Inspirational Player of the 2022 Season
- 5 year member of the Lewis University Men’s Volleyball Team (Division 1)
- 2019, 2020, 2021 MIVA Conference Champion
- 2019, 2021 NCAA Final Four Competitor
- Selected to 2019 USA U21 Men’s Junior National Volleyball Training Team
- Grad Assistant Aurora University Men's Volleyball (Division 3)
- 2023 NACC Conference Champion
- Former Professional Player for the Chicago Icemen (Volleyball League of America)
- 2023 VLA Central Cup Champion
- Former International Professional for Nordenskov UIF (Danish First League)
- 2023 Danish League Champion
References
- Rebekka Camacho. Jewel Middle School. 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher.
rcamacho@sd129.org - Dan Fox. Aurora University Educational Supervisor. dfox@aurora.edu
- Sara Turner. District 129 Curriculum Coordinator (6-12 Social Studies)
sara.turner@sd129.org - Dr Aubrey Southall. Aurora University Master of Teaching Program Director.
asouthall@aurora.edu - Dr Mark Carbonara. Assistant Vice President of Advancement. Dominican University
mcarbonara@dom.edu - Dan Ames. Head Coach Aurora University Men’s Volleyball.
dames@aurora.edu
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Alan B. Shepard High School
01.2024 - Current
Teacher Assistant
Øse Efterskole. Performing Arts HS
08.2023 - 12.2023
Professional Head Coach
Nordenskov UIF (Danish Second League)
08.2023 - 12.2023
Substitute Teacher
West Aurora School District 129
10.2022 - 05.2023
Classroom Aide
Chicago Public Schools CPS
05.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - History.
Lewis University
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
Aurora University
Student Teaching. 7th Grade Social Studies.
Jewel Middle School (District 129)
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