Nikolai Burgardt
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic English Teacher with a proven track record at Cesar Chavez High School across three grade levels and five courses. Skilled in curriculum planning and public speaking, I foster student engagement and understanding in IB Language and Literature and IB Theory of Knowledge. A life-long learner dedicated to enhancing educational outcomes through innovative teaching methods, while learning what I can from the students' brilliant minds. I pride myself in my ability to engage students with subjects that push them to their limits.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Cesar Chavez High School
08.2024 - Current
- Delivered one year of English 2 instruction, targeting both first-time testers and English 1 retesters. Secured above-average passing rates for students relative to school standards.
- Currently instruct 300 students across IB Language and Literature HL1 and HL2 and IB Theory of Knowledge.
- Examined college-level texts with juniors and seniors, fostering significant student understanding and achievement.
Assistant Manager/Head Waiter
Edojin Sushi
10.2021 - 08.2024
- Provided quality service and assistance to customers.
- Interacted with all levels of business from inventory, kitchen operation, marketing, maintenance, and customer service.
- Engaged in on-the-spot problem solving while maintaining a helpful demeanor with guests.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
Lab Technician
St. Michael's Elite Hospital
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Assisted in COVID-19 relief effort by processing hundreds of COVID tests every day.
- Operated in a high-stress hospital setting.
- Trained in sample collection, test processing, and customer registration and communication.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Houston
Houston, TX05-2024
Skills
- Writing
- Curriculum Planning
- Public Speaking
- Research
- Patience
- Life-long Learner
Accomplishments
Texas House of Representatives Award for Outstanding Frontline COVID Service
Co-authored Op-Ed and petition publication in University of Houston's Campus Newspaper
Nomination for Humanities Texas' Early Career Teacher of the Year Award
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Professional Working
Latin
Limited Working
Timeline
English Teacher
Cesar Chavez High School
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager/Head Waiter
Edojin Sushi
10.2021 - 08.2024
Lab Technician
St. Michael's Elite Hospital
04.2020 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Houston