Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Outline
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References
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Joseph Kenzinger

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, IL
08.2021

Master of Arts - Secondary Education

Aurora University
Aurora, IL
05.2023

Student Teaching. 7th Grade Social Studies.

Jewel Middle School (District 129)
Aurora, IL
04.2023

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)
Joseph Kenzinger