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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Presentations and Publications
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Tony Dudik

Tony Dudik

West,Texas

Summary

Educator. Rancher. Author. Speaker.

Award-winning and dedicated educator with extensive experience in teaching, classroom management, and program coordination. Designs and delivers engaging lessons and presentations for diverse audiences, leveraging a strong work ethic and problem-solving skills cultivated as an 8th-generation Texas beef cattle producer. Fosters productive environments that promote collaboration and measurable results while building authentic connections across varied socio-economic backgrounds.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

WEST ISD
11.2025 - Current
  • Delivers engaging lessons tailored to diverse student needs.
  • Implements lesson plans to facilitate effective classroom activities.
  • Maintains a safe, nurturing environment to support student learning.

CLASSROOM TEACHER

GHOLSON ISD
05.2024 - 05.2025
  • Took over teaching six grade levels, including two STAAR-tested grades.
  • Built lesson plans from scratch and taught the same.
  • Created graphic organizers, tests, quizzes, and activities. Graded all and maintained current averages in the online grade system.
  • Engaged with parents to foster collaboration on student academic goals.
  • Partnered with behavior personnel to implement strategies for improving student behavior.
  • Departed role due to toxic workplace culture impacting overall job satisfaction.

CLASSROOM TEACHER

WHITNEY ISD
07.2021 - 05.2024
  • 2022-2023 Teacher of The Year Award, elected by students, presented by PTO.
  • Instructed eight daily classes on Texas History, engaging students through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations to foster understanding and appreciation of the subject.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to enhance instructional practices and student engagement.

STATEWIDE ACADEMIC ADVISOR

TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • Assisted students in identifying career goals and aligning them with the TSTC RN to BSN Degree Program.
  • Acted as a liaison between students, faculty, staff, and administration to address concerns or conflicts during the course of study.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with students, offering mentorship that supported personal and academic growth.
  • Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
  • Promoted campus resources, including tutoring services and counseling centers, to enhance student access to support and improve academic success.
  • Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
  • Managed caseloads, prioritizing tasks to ensure timely support and high-quality service delivery.
  • Assisted students in selecting courses to align with interests and abilities.
  • Received and reviewed transcripts to determine eligibility for admission to college or specific programs.
  • Position eliminated due to COVID Pandemic.

DIRECTOR, ENGLISH & WRITING LAB

TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
04.2017 - 09.2021
  • Increased student attendance in the lab by over 77% in one year, serving in excess of 2,200 students alone in the 2019-2020 school year.
  • Acted as an adjunct professor in the Department of Business Management and the Department of Social Sciences.
  • Taught POLS 2306 & 2306; BMGT 1327; POFT 2312; CJSA 1327 (Criminal Law); classes were face-to-face as well as online.
  • Implemented innovative strategies to improve efficiency within the English & Writing Laboratory environment.
  • Led tutoring and mentoring for students to enhance writing, editing, research, and proofreading skills.
  • Taught research skills and methods.
  • Developed and implemented a streamlined registration system for students to improve access to lab resources.
  • Maintained all computers in the English & Writing Lab at The Dugger Center.
  • Compiled and analyzed data from student visits to identify trends in peak use times.
  • Analyzed qualitative data to extract insights that guided decision-making in lab operations.
  • Oversaw entry of work orders for physical facilities, custodial, IT, et al for work done in the lab or departmental classrooms.
  • Installed and inventoried new computers.
  • Planned & hosted departmental meetings in the lab.
  • Arranged work done in the lab and classrooms around student schedules.
  • Designed a new logo and marketing strategies for the lab.
  • Maintained stores of surplus supplies.
  • Established policies promoting environmental sustainability within laboratory practices.
  • Evaluated emerging technologies to determine potential benefits for the lab's operations and research projects.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to advance research projects and achieve project goals.
  • Ensured accurate data collection and analysis through strict quality control measures.
  • Established strong relationships with external partners for collaboration on research initiatives.
  • Championed continuous improvement initiatives to cultivate a culture of excellence and innovation within the lab.
  • Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on industry advancements and best practices.
  • Position eliminated due to COVID Pandemic.

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR AND BUSINESS LAB DIRECTOR

TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
01.2010 - 04.2017
  • Researched & developed new courses for the department.
  • Researched, wrote, and taught a course on criminal law for seven years.
  • Developed new courses based on faculty input.
  • Compiled data from internal departmental research and meetings to present curriculum proposals that aligned with departmental goals.
  • Managed two computer labs, ensuring operational readiness of 50+ computers, printers, and peripherals to support student learning.
  • Designed, moved, set up, and maintained new computer labs for the department.
  • Successfully managed the transition of labs and all equipment from one location to another.
  • Met with and briefed statewide industrial advising committees.
  • Drafted design and layout plans for new labs.
  • Coordinated deadlines and completion dates for facilities and maintenance work in the department.
  • Performed legal and analytical research for department chair.
  • Assisted faculty in development of lecture notes.
  • Worked with faculty to develop and incorporate lecture notes into PowerPoint presentations.
  • Wrote and delivered guest lectures at the request of faculty in business law, economics, and business classes on selected topics.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service.
  • Managed day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Provided tutoring sessions to students to enhance understanding of course material.
  • Executed responsibilities that streamlined workflows and enhanced departmental efficiency.

Education

Master of Arts - Political Science

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, Texas
05-2008

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, Texas
05-2003

Skills

  • Certified Texas Teacher, 7-12 SS Composite
  • Classroom Management
  • Lesson Planning
  • Curriculum Development
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Educational Technology
  • Multi-Subject Instruction
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Communication Skills
  • Effective Time Management
  • Adaptability
  • Speech crafting

Affiliations

  • Association of Texas Professional Educators
  • American Federation of Musicians, AFL-CIO
  • Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

Certification

  • Texas 7-12 Composite Social Studies Teacher's License, 08/01/22, Present
  • Certified Distance-Learning Teacher, 01/01/17, Present
  • Registered Dual-Credit Instructor, 01/01/09, Present

Hobbies and Interests

  • Research of any kind
  • Reading case studies and political/historical biographies
  • Woodworking & Carpentry
  • Beekeeping
  • Playing music
  • Lay music minister
  • Cooking, BBQ, baking, home charcuterie and preservation

Languages

English

School Related Activities

  • Founded and taught the hCATS (historical Culinary Arts Teaching Symposium) Program for Culinary Studies at Whitney MS, 04/22 - 05/24
  • FCA Huddle Leader, Whitney Middle School, 08/01/21 - 05/01/24
  • Voice of Lady Wildcats Softball, Whitney ISD, 01/01/23 - 05/01/24
  • Voice of Lady Trojans Softball, West ISD, 01/01/26 - Present

Presentations and Publications

  • The Detective Della Book Series for Children. Written, edited, and illustrated by Tony Dudik. Published by Four Corners Press and Amazon KDP Services.
  • The Texas Workforce Investment Council, Appendant Agencies, The Texas Legislature, TSTC, and How They Fit Together. Presented for statewide administrators at the request of a statewide division director. Waco, Texas.
  • In-Depth Analysis & Postmortem of a Failed School Bond Election. Presented at the request of a local school board.
  • Life in Politics. Presented at the Department of Social Sciences Lecture Series. Tarleton State University. Stephenville, Texas.
  • The Politics of Energy Production and Natural Resources. A Panel Discussion for the Department of Residential Living and Learning Speaker's Series. Tarleton State University. Stephenville, Texas.
  • A Letter to the Next President. The Anthology, Tarleton State University annual literary publication. Submitted at the request of faculty.
  • So, You're the Man of the Hour? Remarks & commentary at the roast of Dr. Don Zelman as Dean of the College of Liberal and Fine Arts, Tarleton State University. Stephenville, Texas.
  • The Brio Revisited: Environmental Devastation on the Texas Gulf Coast. Presented at the Tarleton State University Social Sciences Conference. Stephenville, Texas.
  • Approaching Hoofbeats: The Real Threat of Bioterrorism in the United States. Presented at the Tarleton State University Social Sciences Conference. Stephenville, Texas.
  • While Texas Slept: A History of the Political and Environmental Devastation of the Brio Site in Harris County, Texas. Presented at the Tarleton State University Social Sciences Conference. Stephenville, Texas.
  • My Side of the Room: Roommate Conflicts and Resolutions in College and University Housing Environments. Presented at the Southwest Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls Annual Convention - Sam Houston State University. Huntsville, Texas.
  • Walk the Talk: Leadership Styles for College and University Housing Associations. With Dr. Charlie Gibbons. Presented at the Texas Residence Hall Association Annual Conference Texas A&M University. College Station, Texas. Awarded a “Top Ten Presentation” distinction of the conference.
  • Money in the Bank: Fundraising for College and University Housing Associations. Presented at the Southwest Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls Annual Convention. University of Oklahoma. Norman, Oklahoma.
  • We All Live Downstream: An Economic, Limnological, Geological, Agricultural, and Hydrological Study of the Upper Bosque River Watershed from Erath County, Texas to McLennan County, Texas and the Impact of Dairies and Concentrated Feeding Operations on the Public Water Supply of Waco, Texas. McLennan Community College Student Presentation. Waco, Texas.

Newspaper Articles and Press Interviews

  • Live interview following the West Fertilizer explosion.

Democracy Now! Radio.

  • We All Knew Ann Richards.”

Reflections on Gov. Ann W. Richards.  Stephenville Empire-Tribune.  Stephenville, Texas.

  • Bob Bullock and Texas: A Lifelong Love-Affair.”

Reflections on Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock.  Waco Tribune-Herald.  Waco, Texas.

  • Lewis, We Hardly Knew Ye.”

Reflections on Lewis Grizzard.  Waco Tribune-Herald.  Waco, Texas.

  • Political Challenges to Incoming Presidential Administrations.

Interviewed by Helen Thomas, Hearst Newspapers.  Washington, DC.

Timeline

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

WEST ISD
11.2025 - Current

CLASSROOM TEACHER

GHOLSON ISD
05.2024 - 05.2025

CLASSROOM TEACHER

WHITNEY ISD
07.2021 - 05.2024

STATEWIDE ACADEMIC ADVISOR

TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
05.2021 - 09.2021

DIRECTOR, ENGLISH & WRITING LAB

TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
04.2017 - 09.2021

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR AND BUSINESS LAB DIRECTOR

TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
01.2010 - 04.2017

Master of Arts - Political Science

Tarleton State University

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

Tarleton State University
Tony Dudik