Nicholas Olzewski

(224) 280-4345 • nickolzewski99@gmail.com • 4924 5th Street Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096

EDUCATION
Illinois State University – Normal IL
Bachelor of Science, History-Social Sciences Education May 2022
Minor: Political Science
Endorsements: History (World and American)- AP and Honors, Political Science, Geography, Economics, Sociology,
Psychology, Anthropology
Education License: Professional Educator License
GPA: 3.89
PRE-PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Morton Community Unit School District 709– Morton IL
Student Teacher, Morton High School Spring 2022-Present
Cooperating Teacher: Matt Franks
 Teaching and collaborating with CT on creating engaging and informative lesson plans
 Effectively planning and creating engaging classroom experiences through a weekly planner
 Facilitating classroom deliberations to build consensus amongst different student perspectives
 Organizing student-centered classroom activities in the topic areas of US History and American Problems
University High School Grading Clinical Experience Fall 2021
 Collaborated with two University High School teachers in grading assignments
 Demonstrated a strong understanding of Standards Based Grading
 Provided professional feedback to current High School Teachers
Normal Community High School Clinical Experience Spring 2021
 Collaborated with another ISU teacher candidate to facilitate an engaging source analysis
 Coordinated an online collaborative learning experience with two students through Zoom
University High School Clinical Experience Spring 2021
 Coordinated an online class experience through Zoom
 Facilitated a 3-day lesson plan on Asian Independence movements in a 9 th Grade World Studies class
 Collaborated with a Cooperating teacher
 Created and assisted students in Analyzing and Discussing primary sources in small groups
High School Student Tutoring Fall 2020
 Organized and coordinated online tutoring sessions
 Demonstrated flexibility in subject matter
 Communicated with the student’s parent on the student’s progress
ACTIVITIES AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity
Nu-Omicron Chapter Treasurer Fall 2020 - Spring 2021
 Worked in collaboration with other Executive Board members
 Facilitated a new budget for each semester
 Managed the chapter’s bank account
Big Red Marching Machine
Trumpet Section Leader Fall 2020 - Fall 2021
 Coordinated with other trumpet section leaders
 Headed small group rehearsals
 Negotiated and managed scheduling conflicts of section members
North Point Marina (Work Experience)
Lead Dockhand Summer 2018 – Summer 2021
 Promoted to Lead Dockhand in Summer 2020
 Directed other dockhands in tasks that had been assigned
SKILLS
 Proficient in the Microsoft and Google Suites
 Proficient in Canvas, Schoology, Google Classroom, and Zoom