Zachary Pinkosky
Conway,PA
Summary
Dynamic English and Language Arts Teacher at Reach Cyber Charter School, skilled in differentiated instruction and classroom management. Enhanced student engagement through tailored lesson plans and effective communication, resulting in improved learning outcomes. Committed to fostering collaborative learning environments and mentoring students to achieve their academic goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
English and Language Arts Teacher
Reach Cyber Charter School
Enola, PA
08.2023 - Current
- Facilitated live synchronous instruction on a daily basis to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Administered course materials on Canvas LMS to enhance accessibility for synchronous and asynchronous learners.
- Oversaw maintenance of accurate student records to enhance targeted support initiatives.
- Executed monthly outreach to approximately 100 students to enhance engagement and monitor course performance.
- Conducted daily one-on-one sessions for students to address individual learning needs.
- Enhanced and updated materials regularly to maintain accuracy and relevance.
- Facilitated weekly professional learning community (PLC) meetings with content-area teachers and special education staff.
- Engaged in weekly professional development sessions to enhance expertise and skills.
Building Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Staffing (with Quaker Valley School District)
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2019 - 08.2023
- Adapted instructional materials to accommodate diverse learning needs.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to support lesson planning and delivery.
- Implemented educational activities that engaged students and reinforced curriculum goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education, English 7-12
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA12.2018
Skills
- Grammar expertise
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative learning
- Teaching strategies
- Activity planning
- Curriculum implementation
- Student mentoring
- Differentiated instruction
- Online teaching
- Project-based learning
- Writing instruction
- Individualized instruction
- IEP management
Timeline
English and Language Arts Teacher
Reach Cyber Charter School
08.2023 - Current
Building Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Staffing (with Quaker Valley School District)
01.2019 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education, English 7-12
The Pennsylvania State University