Thomas Pavletic
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Cicero School District 99, excelling in differentiated instruction and classroom management. Cultivated student engagement and critical thinking through innovative lesson planning and collaborative learning. Established strong relationships with students and parents, fostering a supportive environment that enhanced academic success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Guest Teacher
Skokie/Evanston School District 65
Skokie/Evanston , IL
01.2026 - Current
- Managed classroom environments, promoting positive student behavior and collaboration among peers.
- Managed classroom behavior, fostering a positive learning environment for all students.
Teacher
Cicero School District 99
Cicero, Illinois
08.2007 - 08.2025
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, improving engagement and learning outcomes for diverse student needs.
- Facilitated classroom discussions that fostered critical thinking and collaboration.
- Enhanced classroom management techniques, fostering a supportive learning environment that promoted student success.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing rules, resulting in improved student accountability.
Coach
Cicero School District 99
07.2008 - 08.2025
- Boosted player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
- Developed strong relationships with players'' families to encourage support and involvement in their athletic growth.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
National Louis University
Chicago, IL05-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05-1991
Skills
- Classroom management
- Classroom discipline
- Differentiated instruction
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
Hobbies and Interests
- Music. I have been a working musician for more than 20 years playing the bass guitar.
Volunteer work
Volunteer each year to be the time keeper for the Special Olympics Basketball Tournament.
Timeline
Guest Teacher
Skokie/Evanston School District 65
01.2026 - Current
Coach
Cicero School District 99
07.2008 - 08.2025
Teacher
Cicero School District 99
08.2007 - 08.2025
Master of Arts - Education
National Louis University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Illinois At Chicago