Nicolas Kazlauskas
Naperville,IL
Summary
Nico Kazlauskas is a Visual Arts and Education major at Hope College. Nico has worked in multiple classroom environments writing, delivering, and planning lessons for students in grades K-12 and Special Education, where Nico has developed a passion for Education and visual art which he was able to speak about with TEDx publicly.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
TEDx Speaker
TEDx
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Continuously refined speaking skills through ongoing professional development meetings weekly with curators.
- Inspired action within the audience by sharing personal experiences and lessons learned throughout career journey.
- Wrote, memorized, refined, and publicly gave a speech live at a TED event for TEDx's official YouTube page and library.
Painting TA
Hope College
12.2024 - Current
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Supported studio activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and critiques, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Partnered with the professor to plan and implement lessons following the school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
Guest Expirence Facilitator
Dupage Children's Museum
08.2022 - Current
- Fostered an inclusive learning environment by addressing diverse needs and adapting facilitation techniques as needed.
- Promoted continuous learning within the organization by sharing best practices and lessons learned from various facilitation experiences.
- Increased child engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group discussions into play.
Photographer and Photography Editor
The Anchor Newspaper
08.2023 - Current
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Developed strong relationships with clients and writers through clear communication and professionalism.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing deadlines and maintaining excellent organization.
Film and Media Production Education Placement
Careerline Technology Center
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members, mentor teacher, and students.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Elementary Art Education Placement
Lincoln Elementary
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members, mentor teacher, and students K-5.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Special Education Placement Teacher
Holland High School
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Developed strong relationships with mentor teachers, students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked with a mentor teacher to manage classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Art Education
Hope College
Holland, MI05-2027
High School Diploma -
Benet Academy
Lisle, IL05-2023
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Classroom Management
- Studio Art Practice
- Lesson Planning
- Adobe Suite
- Camera Operations
- Welding
- Contemporary Arts
Timeline
Film and Media Production Education Placement
Careerline Technology Center
01.2025 - Current
Painting TA
Hope College
12.2024 - Current
TEDx Speaker
TEDx
11.2024 - 02.2025
Elementary Art Education Placement
Lincoln Elementary
08.2024 - 12.2025
Special Education Placement Teacher
Holland High School
01.2024 - 05.2024
Photographer and Photography Editor
The Anchor Newspaper
08.2023 - Current
Guest Expirence Facilitator
Dupage Children's Museum
08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Art Education
Hope College
High School Diploma -
Benet Academy
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