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MADISON, GEORGIA 678-***-****

Enthusiastic, caring and experienced educator, coach, and mentor skilled in building positive rapport, mutual respect and collaboration with students and colleagues at all school levels.

Known for creating engaging and rigorous learning environments featuring thematic units with integrated curriculum, hands-on, interactive lessons and multimedia technology. Ability to accommodate diverse cultures, academic levels and learning styles.

Small business owner and mission-driven advocate of continued learning and student advancement. Extremely passionate and effective in influencing grasp of knowledge and love of learning in others. CORE COMPETENCIES

Daily Operations • Faculty & Administrative Supervision • Performance Evaluation • Faculty Acquisition Faculty Handbook Preparation & Revision • Best Practices/Policy Development & Implementation • Reporting Constituent & Donor Relationship Management • Board Policy & Decision Execution • Communication Plans Annual Budgeting • Tuition & Salary Adjustments • Enrollment Projections • Campus Health & Safety PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HUMANITIES AND MATH TEACHER- Menlo Park Academy March 2023- Nov 2023, Cleveland, OH Taught 4/5th grade gifted class of Singapore Math and Humanities. Utilized William and Mary ELA curriculum and Ohio Perspectives Social Studies. Oversaw Elective classes (Chess, Literary Cirlces, and Health & Wellness) as well as Boat Building for intercession week. Created written education and personalized plans as well as Gifted Endorsement professional developments. Administered NWEA, other standardized tests, and admissions tests.

Select Accomplishment:

● Grew student Math MAP scores by 17%. Mastered Singapore Math curriculum and IXL while differentiating lesson plans for accelerated students and loss of learning students.

● Created curriculum for advisory and directed 28 students in SEL skills.

● Directed chess and health & wellness electives

● Lead the cardboard boat building intercession for 2nd and 3rd graders ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS (ELA) TEACHER – Lake Oconee Academy July 2021 – May 2022 Greensboro, GA Taught six ELA classes for up to 102 sixth and seventh grade students daily, develop personalized lesson plans, and manage classrooms focused on project-based learning curriculum with mastery in No Red Ink Oversee debate team. Collaborate with resource and linguist specialists amending accommodations and 504 plans for 14 students. Lead speech, senate, and Model UN club with 40+ students for grades six through 12. Select Accomplishment:

● Enabled permanent teaching position at Lake Oconee Academy by transferring California credential, completing both Elementary and Middle School Language Art Georgia Assessment for Certified Educators (GACE) tests.

OWNER – Dave’s Total Tutoring, Teaching, and Coaching 2020 – Present; Madison, GA Counsel, coach and tutor second through twelfth grade students in preparation for aptitude tests and college applications as well as marginalized youth ages eight to 10 in soccer and basketball. Additionally running tennis and critical thinking summer camps as the Hawken Boys Tennis Coach. Serve as a long term substitute teacher, implementing learning plans and instructions consistent with classroom teacher's guidelines and standards. Implement reading and writing techniques based on personalized learning plans designed to raise Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) scores. Offer financial aid to struggling families. Initiated the resurfacing of tennis courts at Greene Recreation Center, serving as volunteer. Select Accomplishments:

● Grew diverse socio-economic client base from zero to forty two students over 36 months through collaboration, word of mouth, and the financial aid program.

● Enabled 40+ students to compete in organized sports by providing financial aid and volunteer opportunities through coaching and mentoring marginalized youth as soccer, basketball and tennis coach at Greene Recreation Center.

GENERAL MANAGER – Peak Tennis Center 2019; Broadview Heights, OH Led tennis program, planning and implementing curriculum for up to 250+ youth and adult students from beginner to pro level. Worked closely with Cleveland Sports Institute to implement program activities. Select Accomplishments:

● Boosted revenue by 18% over 10 months by leveraging business planning and operations expertise.

● Assisted four students in attending program through scholarship program over ten months. ENGLISH TEACHER – Quarry Lane School 2018 – 2019; Dublin, CA Taught language arts and reading skills to up to 68 middle school students in five classes daily, assisting with model UN, speech and debate. Developed lesson plans, created custom assignments and evaluated student learning. Coached students in public speaking and debates. Select Accomplishments:

● Selected by Principal to head Advisory Group presenting social-emotional and career skills and strategies.

● Conducted successful year-long Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) curriculum mapping audit, while performing regular teaching and coaching duties. OWNER/COACH – Paradzik Institute of Tennis (PIT) 2004 – 2018; Los Angeles, CA Provided youth high-performance tennis training and physical education independent study for Manhattan Beach school district. Coached and mentored junior players into collegiate play, securing athletic scholarships for all.

Select Accomplishments:

● Grew company from ground up to 250 clients, nationally recognized as high-performance coach.

● Mentored top tennis players including: Clay Thompson, Nicole Gibbs, Zac Brodney and Lauren Davis. TEACHER – American Martyrs Catholic School 2015 – 2018; Manhattan Beach, CA Taught and mentored sixth grade students in self-contained classroom. Served as Da Vinci teacher and decathlon coach to broaden students’ awareness of various languages and literature. Organized and led student reading and writing workshops. Collaborated with resource specialists on individual education plans

(IEP) and 504 accommodations and plans.

Select Accomplishments:

● Improved average student reading level from 4.9 to 7.1 grade level over three years by following Lucy Calkins workshop model as well as competitive book clubs.

● Mentored student that finished in first place in Sherlock Holmes ELA Decathlon out of 100+ students. ENGLISH TEACHER – Valley High School 2014 – 2015; Valley Village, CA Planned, developed, and facilitated student learning and curricula in English, writing, and creative writing for ninth through twelfth grade in alignment with California state standards. Oversaw the debate club, providing guidance and direction on debate techniques. Managed the school’s newspaper publication. Select Accomplishment:

● Chosen by Principal to lead Think Tank Advisory group tasked with cultivating positive social and learning experiences for high school students.

ENGLISH TEACHER – Sierra Canyon School 2011 – 2014; Chatsworth, CA Served as 9th grade teacher, librarian, advisory leader and resource specialist. Instructed students on life skills, including time management, organization, and written communication. Managed the library operations and special events to promote reading throughout the school. Select Accomplishments:

● Facilitated maintenance of academic eligibility for student-athlete Division 1 scholarships and future NBA stars by launching peer tutoring program, creating opportunities for older students needing service hours and improving struggling students’ grades.

● Developed and implemented first of its kind fiction-to-film course for High School Seniors resulting in 12 students creating final projects with scripts and reports. INTERIM ATHLETIC DIRECTOR – Shalhevet High School 2010 – 2011; Los Angeles, CA Managed athletic program and sports activities for 120+ students in sixth through twelfth grade. Assisted with recruitment of permanent director to fill critical resource requirement. Created course curricula and lesson plans while teaching physical education and philosophy classes Select Accomplishments:

● Entrusted by Board of Directors to serve as Interim Athletic Director in Athletic Director’s unexpected absence, sustaining athletic program during transition, additionally filling in for volleyball and soccer coaches.

● Grew team participation by 15% over one year and led three teams to playoffs. PREVIOUS POSITION: LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE, RESOURCE SPECIALIST AND TENNIS HEAD COACH at XRDS School for Arts & Sciences. 2006-2010, Santa Monica, CA.

EDUCATION

MASTER OF EDUCATION – Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH – University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI David Paradzik I • 678-***-**** • ad3764@r.postjobfree.com

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