Kenneth G.

Poczekaj
kgpoczekaj@gmail.com
630-330-2689

OBJECTIVE To secure a position as a high school biology/chemistry/environmental science teacher.

EDUCATION Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI

Graduate Teacher Certification Program

Masters of Education courses completed: Facilitating School Environments, Development and Needs of Students, Instruction in
Middle and High Schools, Developmental Literacy for Adolescents, Foundations of Special Education, Technology Integration for
Secondary Teachers, Teacher Assistantship, Student Teaching.

Major: B.S. in Biology with Aquatic Science Emphasis

Minor: Chemistry and Music with Steel Pan/Percussion emphasis
Courses related to teachable major/minor: General Biology I and II, Ecology, Aquatic Insects, Stream Ecology, Environmental
Science, General Chemistry I and II, Organic and Biochemistry, Limnology, Aquatic and Wetland Plants, Evolution, Natural
Resource Policy, Fisheries Biology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Organic Chemistry I and II, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry
in Secondary Education, Plant Biotechnology.

STUDENT TEACHING PLACEMENT East Kentwood High School

Mentor Teacher: Eric Page
Content Areas: Chemistry and Environmental Science
Courses Completed: Teaching Assistantship (1st semester), Student Teaching (2nd semester)
•Design and implement lesson and unit plans ranging from 1 class period to multiple weeks in duration
•Develop and implement a classroom environment plan specific to each class
•Instruct students in both content and practical knowledge
•Develop professional relationships with other faculty and staff
•Attend and participate in full staff and department meetings
•Aid in the development of curriculum pertaining to new standards
•Successfully conduct experiments and demonstrations specific to my content areas

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Project Based Learning through PBL Works
Teachers in Industry through East Kentwood High School
Creating & Supporting within a Trauma Informed School presented by Dr. Stephanie Grant
Capturing Kids Hearts presented by Flip Flippen
EKCon 2018 through East Kentwood High School
Fire Up through Grand Valley State University
Exploring Google Classroom presented by Lissa Brunan
WIDA Testing Administrator through World-class Instructional Design and Assessment

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

09/16-08/17 Peer Tutor in Biology and Chemistry Sugar Grove, IL

•Tutor students at Waubonsee Community College currently needing aid within the General Biology/Chemistry courses

07/13-07/16 US Fish and Wildlife Service Leavenworth, WA

Biological Science Technician GS0404-05/06
•Work with team members to collect, interpret, and present scientific data and research
•Lead field research teams
•Train new employees for varying research projects
•Perform educational outreach programs to educate public of the current environmental issues and projects
•Conduct large scale research projects with other organizations
Reason for leaving: Desire to pursue a career in education
REFERENCES
Charlotte Landmeier: Academic Support Manager, Waubonsee Community College
Rt. 47 at Waubonsee Dr.
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
630-466-7900 ext.2426

R.D. Nelle: Supervisory Fish Biologist, USFWS Mid-Colombia Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office
7501 Icicle Road
Leavenworth, WA 98826
509-548-2981

Eric Page: Chemistry and Environmental Science Teacher, East Kentwood High School
6230 Kalamazoo Ave. SE
Kentwood, MI 49508
616-698-6700 ext. ____

Diane Elve: Field Coordinator, Grand Valley State University

401 Fulton St. W
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
616-706-2118