John K. Satkowski

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Temperance, Michigan 48182

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Home Phone: 734-***-****

Cell Phone: 419-***-****

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

. Experienced artist and educator seeking a position where I can use my

creative talents to enhance the mission of the institution. Very strong

in computer skills, multi-tasking and communications.

LICENSURE

. Five Year Professional License; Certified PK-12th Grade in Art Education

for Ohio.

. Five Year Michigan Teaching License; Certified K-12 in Visual Arts

Education.

EDUCATION

. August 2007 to Present-Pursuing Master's Degree in Art Education, the

University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio.

. May 2006 graduated Cum Laude from the University of Toledo, Toledo,

Ohio, with a Bachelor of Art Education degree. Accumulative Grade Point

Average: 3.46.

WORK EXPERIENCE

. August 2013-Present-Ottawa Hills Local Schools, Ottawa Hills, Ohio

o Classroom Paraprofessional Duties.

o Reteach and tutor special needs students in all subject areas.

o Provide personal care to a wheelchair dependent high school

student, including physical therapy, feeding, lifting, and hygiene.

o Work diligently with cooperating teachers to provide IEP and

curriculum compliance.

. September 2011-June 2013 -Orchard Center Alternative High School, Monroe,

Michigan

o Instructional Aide Duties.

o Re-teach classroom material in the subject areas of Algebra,

Geometry, Social Studies, and English (9th-12th Grade) and check

the students' understanding of the material.

o Proctor for MEAP Testing.

o Proctor and monitor E20/20 online classes and testing.

o Assisted with yearbook and taught students Photoshop.

o Head of detention and work closely with Principal and Lead Teacher

to establish learning opportunities within discipline.

o Assist special education students with homework and behavior

monitoring, assessment, and plan of action for correcting

behaviors.

o Mentor and assist students in resolving interpersonal issues with

other students so they do not escalate to the use of violence.

o Serve on Orchard Center's Anti-Bullying Committee.

. August 2008-June 2010 - Millcreek-West Unity Schools, West Unity, Ohio

(Laid-off due to budget reductions.)

o Taught all the K-12 art classes in the district.

o Developed curriculum for all grades.

o Encouraged community involvement - Elementary students made

Valentine's cards for local nursing home residents.

o Entered students' art into the Focus Show Art Competition.

o Assisted with scenery for high school play.

. November 2007-May 2008 - Center for Visual Arts, University of Toledo

o Art Studio Supervisor - Duties include assisting undergraduate

students with art assignments, maintaining studio equipment.

. August 2006-June 2007 - Notre Dame Academy, Toledo, Ohio

o Taught Art III, Art IV, Web Page Design, Graphic Design and Media

Technology.

o Developed the curriculum for all of the above classes.

o Art Club Advisor.

o Worked with theater department in computer-generated scenery for

play.

o Chaperoned many dances, other student activities.

. March-May 2006 - Student Teaching-Oak Harbor High School, Oak Harbor,

Ohio

o Taught art lessons and art history to 9th-12 graders. Assisted,

set-up and ran the 5-County Ohio Art Show in Oak Harbor, Ohio.

Assisted the yearbook staff.

. January-March 2006 - Student Teaching-Highland Elementary, Sylvania, Ohio

o Taught art education for 1st-5th grade. Duties as student teacher

included creating educational lessons pertaining to art, helping

with various school-wide programs.

. 2005 - University of Toledo Methods Training

o Assisted to create and teach a 14-week art education curriculum for

one semester for at-risk high school students for the Phoenix

Academy (A program of Toledo Public Schools) (January-April 05).

o Taught art education lessons to students at Highland Elementary in

Sylvania, Ohio.

o Taught art education lessons to students at Jackman Road Elementary

in Temperance, Michigan.

. 2003-2005 - Positions held at the University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio

o Worked as an instructor of art for the Phoenix Academy (Toledo

Public Schools) for at-risk high school students (September-

December 05).

V Duties included developing a budget for materials,

successfully created a 14-week curriculum in art education.

o Worked as an assistant to a professor at the University of Toledo,

Art Department (2004-05).

V Duties included department set-up and clean up, prepared a

room for art lessons, and ordered and kept an active

inventory of art materials.

o Worked in the Masters of Business Administration office at the

University of Toledo (2003)

V Duties included preparing and adjusting records, performing

secretarial tasks, which included sending correspondence to

prospective students, and preparing visual aids for meetings

and business functions.

SPECIALTIES/SKILLS

. Skilled in all Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).

. Skilled in a myriad of visual programs (Adobe Photoshop, Freehand MX,

etc).

. Mastery of artistic mediums (New and traditional methods of art).

ACADEMIC AWARDS

. Dean's List at the University of Toledo with a Grade Point Average: 3.8

(2005).

. Received University of Toledo Pride Academic Scholarship (2002-2006).

. Voted Academic All-Star for freshman year at Bedford High School in

Temperance, Michigan (1998).

ARTISTIC AWARDS RECEIVED

. Best of Show Award and First Place in category for the Arts For Our

Future Show, Bedford Community Arts Council, Temperance, Michigan

(November 2013)

. First place in Sculpture Category in Monroe County Michigan Art Fair

(2005).

. Second place in Graphic Drawing Category in Monroe County Michigan Art

Fair (2004).

. Work was accepted into the Focus Show at University of Toledo (2002).

. "Best of Show" and First place in Bedford Library Art Show, Temperance,

MI (2002).

. P.T.A. Reflections Art Awards at the Local and State of Michigan level

(1993).

ORGANIZATIONS/ACTIVITIES

. Assisted with the Maumee Valley Country Day Art Fair (Maumee, Ohio) and

The Sylvania Historical Society Art Fair (Sylvania, Ohio) 2006.

. Participated in the Hunger Bowl Program at Highland Elementary

(Sylvania, Ohio) 2006.

. Member of Service Learning Program at University of Toledo 2002-2005.

o Reynolds Corner Library Program (Coordinated art activities,

read to children, and set up educational experiences) 2004-05.

o Darlington Nursing Home (Coordinated activities and communicated

with residents) 2003-04.

John K. Satkowski

9898 Jackman Road

Temperance, Michigan 48182

acgmre@r.postjobfree.com

Home Phone: 734-***-****

Cell phone: 419-***-****

References

Mary Zagorski, MA

Special Education Teacher Consultant

Orchard Center High School

1750 Oak Street

Monroe, Michigan 48161

Work: 734-***-****

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Christopher Kunder

Lead Teacher

Orchard Center High School

1750 Oak Street

Monroe, Michigan 48161

Work: 734-***-****

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Ronald Polek

Retired Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

Bedford Public Schools

2305 Fountain Circle

Lambertville, Michigan 48144

734-***-****

Jason Sanderson

Bedford High School Art Department

5553 Chippewa

Toledo, Ohio 43613

Work: 734-***-****

Home: 419-***-****

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