Carl J.

Elsik
644 W. Arlington Place, Apt 5E
Chicago, IL 60614
630.936.8919
celsik@auslchicago.org

January 24th, 2014

AUSL Principal
3400 N. Austin Ave.
Chicago, IL 60634

Dear Principal:

It is my firm belief that all students, regardless of their background, have the innate ability to learn if they are given
the proper environment to do so. Students must have the chance to flourish in a school and classroom environment
that values their input and development, not only as learners, but as a young men and women as well. This
environment, coupled with caring teachers that maintain high expectations for all students, will empower students to
maximize their potential.

Please accept my letter of application for a High School English teaching position at an AUSL School. I believe my
exceptional undergraduate and graduate academic record and year-long residency at Chicago Academy High School
have properly prepared me to be an effective urban teacher. I am particularly interested in utilizing my teaching
skills, residency experience, and knowledge of High School learners to further develop the minds of students.
Through the Academy for Urban School Leadership, I observed, developed, and implemented best teaching and
classroom management practices. In my one year residency I have:
Differentiated instruction for multiple learning modalities and skill levels in both CP-A English and Honors
English
Utilized essential student data from multiple sources to inform planning and instruction
Designed and implemented multiple performance-based assessments
Aided with the development and implementation of a student-friendly Close Reading process
Successfully implemented the Behavior Management Cycle while also utilizing the Signature Strategies
Facilitated student learning by designing lessons that encourage cooperative learning through a variety of
group activities and discussions
I believe that my commitment to high academic standards and my dedication to the consistent development of my
skills as a classroom teacher make me an ideal fit for an AUSL school. I thank you for your thoughtful
consideration, and I look forward to hearing how I can contribute to achieving your schools goals.

Sincerely,

Carl J. Elsik
Enclosure: Resume


Carl J . Elsik
644 W. Arlington Place, Apt 5E
Chicago, IL 60614
630.936.8919
celsik@auslchicago.org

Placement Preference___________________________________________________________

Seeking a High School English teaching position

Education_____________________________________________________________________

National-Louis University, Master of Urban Education (in progress) Anticipated June, 2014
Chicago, IL
Creighton University, Bachelor of English and Secondary Education
December, 2012
Omaha, NE

Credentials____________________________________________________________________

Professional Educator License with endorsements in Secondary Education, and English Language Arts issued July
1st, 2013. Middle School endorsement is anticipated in June 2014.

Teaching Experience____________________________________________________________

Chicago Academy High School, Chicago, Illinois 2013-2014
Academy for Urban School Leadership

Differentiated instruction for multiple learning modalities and skill levels in both CP-A English and Honors
English
Utilized essential student data from multiple sources to inform planning and instruction
Designed and implemented multiple performance-based assessments
Aided with the development and implementation of a student-friendly Close Reading process
Successfully implemented the Behavior Management Cycle while also utilizing the Signature Strategies
Facilitated student learning by designing lessons that encourage cooperative learning through a variety of
group activities and discussions

Related Teaching Experience_____________________________________________________

Creighton University Fall,
2012
Student Teaching Experience:
Instructed six classes in either British Literature, American Literature, or Creative Writing
Modified instruction based on students pre-determined learning styles
Utilized a variety of student data to inform planning and instruction
Chaperoned students on school trips to Washington D.C. and New York City

Instructed ESL classes while studying abroad in Nagaland, India July 2011
Instructed three classes (6th grade, 8th grade, 9th grade) with sixty or more students
Led two professional development sessions on engaging students in the classroom

Work Experiences______________________________________________________________

Building Manager, Skutt Student Center & Harper Center, Oct. 2009 - Dec. 2012
Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska