Patrick (PJ) Kowalkowski

2510 N Wayne Ave #212 Chicago, IL. 60614|708-921-3892|pjkski19@gmail.com|IEIN 1198607

LICENSURE
Professional Educator License (PEL)
● Social Science, Grades 9 through 12

EDUCATION
DePaul University, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Education in Secondary Education Social Science
Masters in History

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
William Howard Taft High School, Chicago IL, January 2021 - Current
Diverse Learners Teacher (IB Business Mgmt, AP Gov, US History)
● Designed and delivered IB Business Mgmt. curriculum using real-world examples and case
studies to enhance student’s understanding of business theories, tools, and techniques
● Promoted students’ abilities to analyze and evaluate business activities in today’s dynamic world
● Instructed inclusion and self-contained US history classes using a student-centered approach
● Fostered rapport with students to support their diverse learning, social-emotional, and physical needs
while simultaneously mentoring students' organizational and behavioral skills
● Collaborated with co-teachers to design a modified curriculum to fulfill student potential based on
teacher observations, student work, psychological reports, and standardized testing results
● Assessed learning using formative and summative assessments with MYP and IB grading
rubrics in order to develop teaching plans to efficiently target student areas of growth
● Consulted with interdisciplinary teachers to plan, align, and implement curricula and
interventions to meet the needs of diverse learners
● Responsible for IEP development, data collection, transition plans, goals, and implementation

Lake View High School, Chicago IL, September 2020 - November 2020
Student Teacher
● Taught four, prep-level World Studies classes for 106 Sophomores in a remote setting
● Established classroom norms and procedures to build student participation, collaboration
● Developed curriculum, such as an interactive Silk Road Padlet map, to enhance student
curiosity while increasing inquiry, literacy, and critical thinking skills
● Generated student-centered techniques including: small groups, initiating student-led opening
questions and virtual gallery walks through Jam Boards
● Collaborated with the World Studies team, Social Science Department and Sophomore GLT on
unit-planning, MTSS interventions, equity initiatives and strategies to improve engagement
● Communicated with parents through conferences, bi-weekly videos, and presenting at the Lake
View curriculum night

The Academy Group, Chicago IL, June 2018- Current

Summer Student Fellow, Summer 2018, &2019; Lead Designer for Summer 2022
● Provided rigorous and authentic course work which enhanced student ownership over their
educational path
● Motivated 4th and 5th-grade students from resilient communities in Chicago to believe in
themselves and take agency in all aspects in their life
SKILLS
• Coaching: JV Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Taft High School (3 seasons)
• Coaching: Varsity Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach at Taft High School (1 season)