Nicholas Kowalski

2808 Weak Branch Ct, Virginia Beach, VA 23453

(757)-667-9006
nicholaskowalski.nak@gmail.com

Objective

Future Graduate seeking a position as a secondary social studies educator and instructor for the purpose of helping to
instill in future generations, the skills, temperament, and knowledge crucial to life in our democratic society.

Education

Advanced Diploma/Graduating with Honors – Tallwood High School, VBCPS June 2013

Bachelor of Science – Regent University Anticipated December 2018

 Major: History & Social Sciences
 Concentration: Secondary Education
 GPA 3.75: Dean’s List Fall 2015 and Spring 2018
Licensed by the State of Virginia - 6-12 Anticipated December 2018

Student Teaching

Old Donation School, Virginia Beach City Public Schools August 2018-October 2018
7th Grade Social Studies
 Created and implemented engaging lessons, that are differentiated based on prior skill-level and content
knowledge in a gifted classroom setting that adhered to the VDOE SOL objectives.
 Created and graded assessments that were meant to accurately gauge the skills and understandings that were
cultivated in students through previous lessons.
 Collaborated with instructors, parents, and guidance counselors in order to ensure the needs of individual students
are being met.
 Utilized technology, such as Chrome books, Schoology, Weebly, and Promethean Boards in order to create highly
engaging lessons.
Great Bridge High School, Chesapeake Public Schools October 2018-December2018
11th Grade VA/US History & AP US History
 Designed and implemented highly enriched lessons that helped students to discover understandings and skills as
well as achieve accountability over their education.
 Engaged in managing the classroom in order to create an atmosphere of respect and safety, which fostered an
environment of learning.

Practicum Experience

Deep Creek High School, Chesapeake Public Schools February 2018-May 2018
10th Grade Honors World History II
 Over 90 hours observing and instructing three different classes.
 Crafting of Developmentally-Appropriate Instruction that provided thought provoking lessons.

Relevant Experience and Awards

Manager at Subway May 2017-August2018

 Organized store and motivated high-school aged co-workers in order to produce excellent efforts.
Recognition of Excellence for Social Studies Content Knowledge from the Electronic Testing Service for the Praxis Exam
Link to ePortfolio at https://nicholaskowalskieportfolio.weebly.com